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Many local companies take pride in the way they give back to their communities, and their contributions – whether financial, service hours, or talent share – can become a keystone of their corporate values, internal culture, and regional presence. Especially in the wake of the considerable and enduring challenges caused…

Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has a 20-year history of impact investing with our visionary donors to generate social change. This innovative approach enables investments with a financial return and social return to tackle large-scale issues that affect the wellbeing of the entire region. One of those critical issues with deep…

Give back to the communities where we work and serve. Think big; dream big. Do the right thing. Take care of each other. These are Paycor’s cultural tenants. And these principles have made Paycor a leader in the employee engagement space. Giving has always been in Paycor’s DNA. For many…

Maya Angelou said, “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver,” and that quote of hers resonates with me as I complete a rewarding two-year term as Chair of the Governing Board of GCF.  When I was asked to serve as chair in…

If you haven’t already had the pleasure, let me introduce you to a partner in our work, Robert Killins, Jr. Robert is Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s (GCF) Director, Special Initiatives and a long-time community leader. He’s often humble about his impact, but as a close partner in our work, I think…

Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is celebrating the Racial Justice Fund’s first anniversary. Last fall, the Fund began distributing grants to local nonprofits addressing the root causes of systemic racism. Beyond grantmaking, GCF applied teachings from Racial Equity Matters, presented by bi3 and Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation research…

Eddie Koen, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, discusses how its grant from the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund helped the Urban League impact local health disparities. “So it [COVID-19 Regional Response Fund grant] has really provided clarity on using our trusted reputation in the community. The impact…

Meet Rasheda Cromwell, Senior Director, Community Strategies. Rasheda defines her role and highlights key components to make an impact in the community. “Beyond the grantmaking we’re also investing, educating, convening, bringing very different people together to have tough conversation to discuss unjust issues and collaborate how we can collectively solve…

Despite a racial wealth gap, Black households are still donating to the causes they care about Black Cincinnatians have a long and storied tradition of carving out space for and investing in their communities – creating economic opportunity where there was none. One such Cincinnatian was Wendell P. Dabney. He…

Meet Robert Killins, Jr., Director, Special Initiatives. Robert Killins, Director, Special Initiatives, explains the urgency and importance to address affordable housing. “Affordable Housing is a need that affects everyone in our region”

Meet Samantha Lane, Inclusive Giving Advisor. Samantha describes her role at GCF and intentions for the year. “I feel very passionate about creating experiences that allow people to connect with purpose, to connect what they really value.”    

Planned giving is crucial for the region’s future William “Bill” Paul is focused on the next generation of philanthropy, making sure his children can continue to support our community for years to come. Bill recently made plans to provide support for his favorite nonprofits after his lifetime – and for…

What does it take to live within your means? By design, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is positioned to be aware of and respond to the needs of the community. Every day staff are intimately working with our community partners across sectors – ranging from hunger to housing and education to…

Use these 5 tips to strengthen your grant proposal Writing a grant proposal is not as complex as it may seem. Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is here to assist as you begin to think of programs or projects that may need funding. Utilize these tips when crafting your grant proposal…

Wondering how you can make a difference during PRIDE? This June, celebrate Pride Month by watching the iHeartRadio and P&G’s Can’t Cancel Pride show: a celebration to raise visibility and funds for the LGBTQ+ community. The second annual fundraising event brings together the most influential voices in music, culture and…

Many advisors really want to bring up charitable giving in client meetings, especially while updates to tax and estate plans are underway. Indeed, many advisors believe they have a responsibility to raise the issue. But how? Addressing charitable giving priorities with clients does not need to be hard. In fact,…