Philanthropy Ohio is a statewide association that provides the network, tools and knowledge to help people engaged in philanthropy become more effective, powerful change agents in their communities.
Why you should join
Build a strong network of peers you can turn to for advice on how to solve problems, collaborate in communities, improve systems and processes and tell your organization’s story of impact and value.
Advance your professional development and career through high-quality programs and publications that bring you the latest and best innovations in the field focused on helping you work smarter and more effectively.
Amplify your voice with key external audiences to protect and advance the sector’s public policy interests – from federal tax policy that encourages charitable giving to Ohio’s health and education policy – as we advocate with and for you.
Who can join
Membership is open to philanthropic organizations and individuals in Ohio that make contributions to multiple 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Philanthropy Ohio membership includes private and family foundations, community foundations, corporate foundations and giving programs, federated funds, grantmaking public charities, government agencies, giving circles, United Ways, supporting organizaitons, component funds and individual donors.
Our Professional Partners membership category is open to companies that provide services to these organizations, such as:
- Accounting/Auditing
- Consulting
- Insurance
- Investment/Financial Advising
- Information Technology (IT)/Software
- Legal
How to join
For funder members
Membership support is calculated on a sliding scale for most members, based on grantmaking averaged over a three-year period. Minimum dues are $750, with an upper limit of $13,000. Government grantmakers, individuals and Professional Partners pay fees ranging from $750 to $1,500. Your membership support is for the calendar year beginning in January. New members who join after July 1 are eligible for a 50% discount on their calendar year membership.
To join Philanthropy Ohio, complete the and email to jhoward@philanthropyohio.org, or mail with your check to:
Philanthropy Ohio
500 S. Front Street, Suite 900
Columbus, Ohio 43215
For Professional Partner members: Click here to join.
Membership support is $1,500.
Member Benefits
For funder members
- Access to our online membership directory
- Attend member-only events and receive discounts on registration fees
- Subscription to weekly, monthly and quarterly news & knowledge publications
- Free job postings on the Job Board
- One hour of free legal consultation
- MemberDeals discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, hotel stays, rental cars and more.
- Enrollment in listservs to pose questions and seek advice of peers
- Free use of our Columbus and Cleveland conference rooms for meetings up to 25 people
- Individualized research by Philanthropy Ohio staff
- Access to hundreds of sample documents, program materials and other resources online
- Access to insurance for D&O liability and management liability coverages.
Discounts on popular services and products:
- Alliance Magazine
- Altum
- Amalgamated Bank
- Bromelkamp
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Cureo
- Inside Philanthropy
- On-Line CF Express Training
- RingCentral
- Standford Social Innovation Review
Cyber Security Discounts
For Professional Partner members
- Access to members-only website, including our online membership directory
- Attend Philanthropy Forward conference at discounted rate
- Subscription to weekly, monthly and quarterly news & knowledge publications
- MemberDeals discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, hotel stays, rental cars and more.
- Opportunity to submit articles for print and digital publications
- Free job postings on the Job Board
- Discounted exhibitor rate at Philanthropy Forward conference
For questions or assistance in accessing any of your membership benefits, please contact Jessica Howard.