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Donors can rely on GCF to share current knowledge of critical needs in the community and connect them with trusted nonprofit partners. To achieve this goal, GCF’s President and CEO Matthew Randazzo and Chief Impact Officer Rasheda Cromwell, recently hosted a series of intentional community listening sessions with regional nonprofits and…

In 2017, GCF, together with donors and the Greenlight Fund, made a $1.8 million investment (over 5 years) to bring UpTogether, a national nonprofit, to Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to support families in our region. Thousands of lives have been transformed in our community through this program. Watch to…

Home is more than a roof over our heads, it’s a place for us to rest, learn, grow and make memories with loved ones. When our home is safe, clean and comfortable it provides us with a foundation from which we can thrive in day-to-day life. But for 34 apartment…

Eviction is the leading cause of homelessness, creating trauma and family instability and often disqualifying a family from obtaining housing in the future. Eviction isn’t just an upheaval—and a potential crisis—for the displaced family but also an incredible cost burden for property owners. The cost to a property owner to…

Michele Carey, a native of Temperance, Michigan (just across the border from Toledo, Ohio), received her bachelor’s degree in English from University of Toledo. She and her husband Matt live in Mount Lookout; their son and daughter graduated from Walnut Hills High School and attend The Ohio State University. Share…

Each day our lives begin and end in the place we call home. Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) recognizes the positive and transformative impact that safe, affordable, and quality housing can make on individuals and families. As a community foundation, GCF is committed to creating a vibrant region by investing in…

What does it mean to be a leader? More than anything, I think being a leader means you’re given opportunities: the opportunity to shape your community, the opportunity to shine a light on problems and be part of the solution, the opportunity to invest your time, talent and treasure in…

Rickell Howard Smith, JD, a Cincinnati native and graduate of Walnut Hills High School, lives in Roselawn with her husband, 15-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration/international business from Howard University and her law degree from Temple University. Share details about your personal and professional…

For most people, charitable giving means donating cash with a check or credit card. You might be surprised to know that cash gifts can be the least advantageous from both tax-savings and charitable impact perspectives. Leave the cash in your wallet, and learn how you can donate appreciated assets or…

As community events start ramping up this fall and your clients attend fundraising events for their favorite charities, it is important to be clear on IRS rules for giving to events through donor advised funds (DAFs). Your client may ask: “We wanted to buy a table at the fall gala…

GCF partners with Cincinnati NAACP to strengthen democracy through innovative voter registration. The 2024 election season is upon us – from choosing the next president, electing senators and state-wide officials, voting on ballot issues and more, the outcome of this year’s election holds gravity for every person living in the…

At Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), we have been aligning all we do to creating a community where racial equity may finally have the chance to become a reality. One where freedom and justice is not a right that only white people enjoy. This week, I hang my head in pain…

August marks the start of Black Philanthropy Month! Black Philanthropy Month is a concentrated effort to celebrate the long history of Black philanthropy and raise funds for Black-led and Black-serving organizations. In 2011, the first Black Philanthropy Month global summit took place, sparking action to increase the amount of philanthropic…

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…

Thoughts of year-end tax planning are a seasonal tradition as pervasive as the leaves turning color. As you consider your charitable priorities, your accountant may have already discussed the advantages of making a charitable gift of publicly-traded stock that has appreciated in value over time. For business owners, shareholders of…

The Devou Cup, created by the Northern Kentucky Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, honors the generosity of individuals who make a profound difference in the quality of community life in Northern Kentucky. GCF is delighted to present the 2022 Devou Cup to Bob and Dell Ann Sathe for their…