On behalf of the Philanthropy Ohio Board of Trustees, I am delighted to share exciting news with you. We have concluded an extensive executive search process and are proud to announce Meghan Cummings' appointment as our next president and CEO, effective June 16, 2025. I am thrilled to welcome Meghan to the Philanthropy Ohio CEO role as we look forward to celebrating Philanthropy Ohio’s 40th anniversary under her leadership.
With more than 20 years of experience in the philanthropic sector, she is well-positioned to lead our talented team and guide Philanthropy Ohio into its next chapter. Meghan is a visionary leader with deep philanthropic sector experience and demonstrated success collaborating across sectors to solve community issues. Her proven ability to build partnerships, unite and inspire diverse groups and advocate for systemic change will drive meaningful impact for our members and the communities they serve.
Most recently, Meghan served as senior vice president for strategy, impact and operations at a national philanthropy-serving organization, CFLeads, activating community foundations to speed the pace of change on critical community issues. Prior to her role at CFLeads, Meghan held leadership roles at Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) for over a decade. At GCF, she led the foundation’s community leadership initiatives, including policy advocacy and driving large-scale initiatives across sectors. She also served as executive director of the foundation’s Women’s Fund for seven years.
An Ohio native from Cincinnati, she has held fundraising and corporate giving positions with Onesight, EssilorLuxottica's Corporate Foundation, the Center for Addiction Treatment and the Alzheimer’s Association. Meghan has won numerous awards and has a strong background in volunteer leadership, currently serving on Philanthropy Ohio’s Board of Trustees as Board Vice Chair and Chair of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee. Meghan earned a Master of Business Administration from Xavier University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English/Journalism from Miami University.
"Ohio is brimming with opportunity—a place where bold ideas and collaborative action can shape a vibrant future for every community,” said Meghan Cummings. “I am deeply honored to join Philanthropy Ohio as CEO and to partner with our members in advancing the power of philanthropy. The road ahead is full of promise. I look forward to building on the organization’s strong 40-year history and sparking meaningful action in its next chapter.”
I'd also like to sincerely thank Claudia Y.W. Herrold for serving as Philanthropy Ohio's interim president & CEO. Her last day will be Friday, June 20. Claudia has provided exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication during her tenure, and the Board and I are deeply grateful for her expertise, vision and integrity in guiding our network during this transitional period.
Please join me in warmly welcoming Meghan Cummings to her new role as Philanthropy Ohio President & CEO. We are excited about the leadership and expertise she brings to our organization and look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen Ohio’s philanthropic sector.
Sincerely,
Steven Moore
Chair, Philanthropy Ohio Board of Trustees