The November Health Policy Table featured a presentation from Interim Director Tia Marcell Moretti on the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health's key priorities to ensure access to quality behavioral health care for all Ohioans, including state and regional efforts focused on youth mental health, crisis stabilization, the behavioral health workforce and more.
The Strengthening Governance and Equity in the RFP Process program shared ways to navigate the process of selecting an investment consultant, gave practical insights into the essential components of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and offered guidance on structuring your RFP to attract qualified firms that align with your long-term vision with guest presenters from Highland Consulting Associates, Inc.
The November Education Policy Table featured Learn to Earn Dayton's innovative dashboard tools with key cradle-to-career data, including academic data for all 611 districts in Ohio and comparative community data; and discussion of how you can use data to advance state and local policies that lead to better outcomes for Ohio’s students.
The November Housing Policy Table featured presentations on Rocket Community Fund's initiatives to support housing stability through property tax foreclosure prevention, home repair and pathways to homeownership, including Cleveland’s “Make it Home” program; and the Hamilton County Clerk of Court's Help Center pilot project and partnerships to provide same-day legal representation for tenants and its efforts to mitigate the harmful impacts of evictions.
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.
Kerri Mollard from Mollard Consulting presented this session on the power dynamics funders navigate on a regular basis from various sources – a donor, a legacy volunteer or a major funder. We discussed power dynamics, acknowledged realities and reviewed current research on the topic.
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Learn how Ohio’s capital budget supports infrastructure and community projects across the state, ranging from parks and recreation to cultural and sports facilities. Gain a greater understanding of the capital bill process, timelines and opportunities to advocate for capital improvement projects in your community. Strategize how to connect with stakeholders and legislators to identify priority investments to meet local needs.
