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Policy Alert – House Passes Tax Bill – Key Wins & Remaining Concerns as Bill Heads to Senate

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is now in the Senate for consideration and continues to include significant changes impacting the philanthropic sector. We encourage you to contact your U.S. Senator to share your concerns and how these provisions would impact your communities.

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Exciting leadership announcement: Philanthropy Ohio appoints Meghan Cummings as president & CEO

We are delighted to announce a new leader at Philanthropy Ohio: Meghan Cummings is our next president & CEO! We are excited about the vision, leadership and expertise she brings to our organization. Please join us in welcoming Meghan to her new role as Philanthropy Ohio’s CEO!

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Marked by four decades of change, Philanthropy Ohio celebrates its 40th anniversary

As Philanthropy Ohio celebrates 40 years, Interim President & CEO Claudia Herrold looks back on the many changes that have shaped the organization alongside the guidance of strong leaders, shifting member needs and a changing world. With a foundation built on core values and a commitment to learning, the organization is poised to embrace future change and growth to remain vital and impactful.

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Leaning In

Philanthropy Ohio interim president & CEO, Claudia Y.W. Herrold, delivers a call to action and encourages members to lean in during challenging times.

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4 ways non-black people can commit to racial equity and justice

The way non-Black people can help is first, to listen. As Dave Chappelle recently quipped, “…the streets are talking…” and we would all do well to listen.

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From grief to hope, our commitment to racial equity

The opportunities that Philanthropy Ohio has provided over the last 13 years for members to learn and share how to strategically and intentionally advance diversity, equity and inclusion in our organizations and grantmaking have provided a foundation for how we can be responsive in this moment.

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Connect with fellow Ohio funders about the challenges and possibilities and identify opportunities to collaborate. Get the mentoring and training you need and be reassured you’re doing things in the best way possible. You have the ability to become the funder you envision and seek to be.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Leading and supporting philanthropic work to center racial equity, we bring training, tools, inspiration and conversations to our members, holding space for peer sharing and cohort learning and expanding to include other marginalized identities and issues.

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Elevate your work, grow in your career, exercise your leadership and demonstrate your expertise among your peers. When you join a committee, connect with a peer group or participate in a policy initiative, not only are you giving back to the sector, but you’re also gaining valuable skills and relationships.

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