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The Legacy of Bill and Sue Friedlander
As Greater Cincinnati Foundation celebrates 60 years of impact, our organization is reminded of the journey our community…
Celebrating 60 Years with Acts of Kindness and Generosity
In honor of our 60-year anniversary, the staff at Greater Cincinnati Foundation is participating in 60 acts of…
A New Outlook for Hollywood Apartments
Home is more than a roof over our heads, it’s a place for us to rest, learn, grow…
Smart disaster giving can offer predictability to the unpredictable
Disasters such as the Maui fires and Hurricane Idalia are both unpredictable and yet, sadly, predictable. Multi-billion-dollar damage…
For clients who may sell a business, the time to think charitably is right now
Business brokers may tell you that many owners fail to optimize—and sometimes even compromise—the value of their business’s…
Keep your eye on clients’ appreciated stock
In August 2022, markets were down 12% for the year, and inflation was up 8.3% year-over-year. Annual charitable…
Helping your clients get organized: Structure is a critical step in multi-generational philanthropy
Instilling philanthropic values in children and grandchildren may sound simple, but where do you begin? More and more,…
Legacy giving: A conversation that’s full of opportunity
Did you know that August is National Make-A-Will Month? Charitable giving is an important part of any estate…
Building on the Legacy of Black Philanthropy
August marks the start of Black Philanthropy Month! Black Philanthropy Month is a concentrated effort to celebrate the…
Matthew Randazzo harnesses balance, passion for GCF role
Armed with experience leading Texas’ first community foundation, as well as years advancing educational equity, new CEO tackles…
How “catch-up” contributions can boost clients’ giving
As you may know, there are tremendous benefits to both clients and charities when a client names a…
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community
Everyone deserves to feel safe and at home. Over the past 60 years, GCF has led the charge…
Dynamic solutions that drive economic mobility
Economic mobility—or increasing income and wealth to improve life outcomes—is a critical indicator of robust economic growth and…
GCF awards $150,000 to disrupt the eviction process and prevent homelessness
Eviction is the leading cause of homelessness, creating trauma and family instability and often disqualifying a family from…
Bridging the gaps in multi-generational family philanthropy
According to figures cited in a May 2023 New York Times article (subscription required), total U.S. family wealth…
Gifts of cash or stock: Is it a toss up?
As your philanthropic clients can likely attest, the going has been rough for many of the nonprofits they…