In response to recent federal actions that pose a threat to the philanthropic sector, we have created this resource page to keep you informed. Our goal is to provide clarity, eliminate…
This training with Bolder Advocacy shared how your public charity can appropriately engage in education and advocacy this year and beyond.
2025 Foundation Salary Reports
The Ohio Foundation Salary Report is the most requested resource by Philanthropy Ohio members. This exclusive, data-driven publication provides a comprehensive overview of compensation and benefits within Ohio’s philanthropic sector. The 2025 Midwest Grantmaker Salary, Benefits & Demographics Report offers benchmarking for compensation metrics specific to Midwest funders. These reports are available exclusively to Philanthropy Ohio members, who are encouraged to use them in conjunction with other data sources to inform their staff salary decisions and planning.
Community Foundation Sample Policies
This resource offers a selection of fundamental administrative materials and sample policy documents commonly used by community foundations. It includes examples of core operational policies such as Gift Acceptance, Grantmaking, Donor Advised Fund and Scholarship Policies. Additionally, it offers templates and references for important administrative documents, including Fund Agreements and Gift Acknowledgments.
Philanthropy Ohio Post-Budget Legislative Update Program Recording
Learn about Ohio’s recently passed biennium budget (FY 2026-2027) and how key provisions impact health, education, housing and more.
Have a question you’d like us to research or need help registering for a program? Contact Alyssa Donahey.
Fundraising to Reach Open Fund Poilcy Minimum Listserv Query
This collection of responses from community foundation members shares about their fund requirements including minimum balances needed to establish those funds.
Scholarship Recipient Media Listserv Query
This collection of responses and staff research delves into how various organizations decide on whether or not to publish scholarship recipient names for publication as well as provides samples of language that can be included in disclosure agreements.
Using Peacebuilding to Improve Funder-Nonprofit Collaboration Program Recording
Develop peacebuilding skills to enhance your funder-nonprofit collaboration in this Midwest Partnership Series program recording.
Democracy Table Program Recording – August 2024
The August Democracy Table focused on voter access and rights with presentations from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office, League of Women Voters' of Ohio; and Seasongood Foundation and the Joyce Foundation discussed their democracy-building work.
Education Policy Table Program Recording – August 2024
The August Education Policy Table focused on how the workforce fits into the Department of Education and Workforce’s new structure and Deaconess Foundation's work to support career pathways and workforce development.
Housing Policy Table Program Recording – August 2024
The August Housing Policy Table featured presentations on Funders Together to End Homelessness’ new Policy Framework and Ohio Access to Justice Foundation's work to increase affordable housing stock.
Health Policy Table Program Recording – August 2024
The August Health Policy Table featured presentations on the new Ohio Department of Children and Youth's priorities and bi3's work to reduce maternal and infant health disparities.
Collaborating to Celebrate America's 250th Program Recording
Hear how the America 250 – Ohio Commission is partnering with communities to celebrate our history!
Philanthropy Ohio 2023 Audit Final Report & Financial Statements
Philanthropy Ohio 2023 Audit Final Report & Financial Statements
Philanthropy Review Summer 2024
The summer Philanthropy Review edition features reflections on three members' experiences in a racial equity learning exchange cohort; considerations to contemplate when looking to partner with a managed IT service provider for your foundation; Dean Jacob's thoughts before he retires from Marion Community Foundation; Deborah Aubert Thomas' final President's Pen column; interviews with new sector leaders; the 2024 Ohio Philanthropy Awards, and more!
Childcare Funding Listserv Query
This collection of responses from community foundation members discusses new ways to fund childcare in their community.