Blog

We are delighted to honor Britt Lovett, Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, Isabelle Ridgway Foundation, John Corlett and Melissa A. Kleptz.

Philanthropy Ohio Senior Vice President for Operations & Strategy Mary Dunbar to retire at the end of October. We caught up with her before she goes to learn about her career path, advice for those entering the field and what’s next.

When asked to cite examples of what’s working, many of us point to other cities, states or nations – rather than the solutions happening right in our backyards. To change people’s minds, we must shift the narrative – the stories we tell ourselves about how society works and what obstructs change – toward the things nonprofits and their partners are already doing about deep-seated problems.

It was the consensus of the Philanthropy Ohio Board to oppose the passage of Issue 1. Of equal importance was the consensus of the Board that the members of Philanthropy Ohio be given the appropriate tools and information so that they and their community partners can make an informed decision on August 8.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are vital components of a just society, and affirmative action measures are necessary to address the systemic barriers that have historically disadvantaged marginalized groups. I encourage all our members to engage in constructive dialogue, educate others about the importance of affirmative action and advocate for policies that promote equity and inclusivity.

As spring brings forth new beginnings and new ideas, a national dialogue on philanthropy and pluralism is drawing attention and debate. I’m sharing what has brought me inspiration and hope during the first quarter as I was fortunate to engage in learning opportunities supported by our members and resources shared through conversations with peers in our network.

This past February, Resilia and Philanthropy Ohio held a learning conversation on the capacity-building landscape of Ohio nonprofits with key funders in the state and members of Philanthropy Ohio. The discussion was thought-provoking and rich, with a key takeaway: both funders and nonprofits need support in building their own capacity to engage in trust-based work.

On Tuesday, April 25, funders from across the state will gather in Columbus for a whole day dedicated to philanthropy at the Ohio Statehouse and the Athletic Club of Columbus.

With a new year comes a new team! Philanthropy Ohio expanded its staff in 2022, bringing on four new staff members: Carrie Arblaster, Grant Stahl, Brittany Hardgrove and Krista Ivey.

Resilia is a Black-led social enterprise organization, and this partnership will help you in your efforts to provide enhanced, trust-based, capacity-building resources for the nonprofits and community partners that you support.