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The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and several others in 2020 highlighted a long history of community and police tension across the nation. The Greater Cincinnati region is not omitted from this notion of bias policing, police reform and misconduct. We have our past. However, we also have our…

Most of your philanthropic clients likely support a wide variety of charities year after year, and represent a range of motivations, including personal experience, a role as a volunteer or board member, family tradition, or alignment with values and community priorities. Especially when the organizations your clients support are local,…

As you contemplate your legacy and adjust your estate plan, it’s natural to focus on your children and family as the primary beneficiaries in your will and trust. If you’re like an increasing number of charitably-minded individuals, though, you might find that your perspectives about what exactly it means to…

For 30 years, John and Jane Domaschko have supported St. Elizabeth Healthcare, recognizing the organization as a major asset to the community. “We love St. E’s for assembling such a talented and caring team to shepherd us through our own personal health crises with sincere, heartfelt compassion,” said John. “To…

The housing market is showing no signs of slowing down in 2021. For certain clients, this presents a strong opportunity for charitable gifts of real estate, whether a primary residence, second home, rental property, or even niche commercial property that’s benefited from a multi-faceted pandemic marketplace.   As is the case with…

Last summer, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) was able to secure laptop devices for each student needing a way to connect to upcoming remote learning. Connecting those devices for remote learning proved another issue. CPS set to work with Cincinnati Bell and Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) to develop a program that…

On April 7, 2001, Timothy Thomas—19 and unarmed—became the 15th African American to die at the hands of the Cincinnati police in a span of six years. In the days that followed, Cincinnati made international headlines as protests turned to civil unrest, leaving hundreds injured, hundreds arrested and nearly $1 million…

Money, mortality and family relationships. Each of those topics alone can be tough for anyone to address head on, and when you combine them, it’s no wonder so many people put off setting up or updating their estate plans. Establishing a will, trust, and beneficiary designations forces a person to…

While aspiring entrepreneurs from historically marginalized communities often hear the word “no,” MORTAR tells them, “yes.” Operating in six neighborhoods in Cincinnati and in four other cities, the organization aims to create diverse communities by enabling those entrepreneurs to access the resources needed to start and run successful businesses. MORTAR…

Funded by Greater Cincinnati Foundation & United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s COVID-19 Regional Response Fund. DCCH Center for Children and Families was recently awarded a $10,000 COVID-19 Regional Response Fund grant to support critical care for victims of child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid-response fund, activated by Greater…

Our region’s well-documented lack of affordable housing – more than 40,000 units – has been a key factor in Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s (GCF) focus on racial equity. The lack of affordable housing can be the linchpin for many other issues contributing to racial inequality, from education and employment opportunities, lack…

Your clients who are corporate executives have likely wondered at some point about the benefits of aligning their companies with philanthropy, whether specific causes or organizations. In general, a community engagement strategy can be good for business, if well-executed. For example, almost half of consumers view a brand favorably when…

Working with clients who are looking to finalize their estate plans? GCF can help you with your clients’ long-term charitable giving plans by putting in place the structures to receive bequests decades from now. Adjusting Charitable Bequests: A Common Story at GCF You might have a client who would like…

Now more than ever, our community is demonstrating that we truly are stronger together. Thanks to your generous, immediate support, the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund was able to provide safe shelter to 40 single mothers and their children during this time of crisis. Through the work of the Women’s Fund…

“Our region has a long and proud history of stepping up in times of crises,” said Terence L. Horan, CLU, ChFC, President/CEO of HORAN. “Now, when so many of our institutions that create our areas underpinning are at risk, we look to the most fortunate of our Greater Cincinnati families and their…

Many people are not aware of the extent to which America’s charitable organizations help improve quality of life in our communities. From social services to the arts, virtually every aspect of our lives is touched by the work of nonprofits. Indeed, the gifts Americans give to charity every year total…