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Providing Clarity in a Changing Legal and Policy Landscape

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…

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Bolder Advocacy Training Nonprofit Session - How 501c3s Can Educate and Advocate During Election Season Program Recording

This training with Bolder Advocacy shared how your public charity can appropriately engage in education and advocacy this year and beyond.

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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.

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Philanthropy Review Summer 2025

The Summer Philanthropy Review edition features a policy update on the latest actions in Ohio; Meghan Cummings' inagural President's Pen message as the new CEO of Philanthropy Ohio; details on the annual Philanthropy Awards that we'll celebrate at Philanthropy Forward '25 in Cleveland this fall; a welcome to two new foundation executive directors, as well as two new Philanthropy Ohio staff members; and more!

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