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Jane Page-Steiner, Owner & Publisher – jane@gcnonprofitnews.com

Kelli Tarantino, Editor - kelli@gcnonprofitnews.com

Depending on your organization’s size and constituency, you may want to send more than the number of emails I suggest for the critical year-end fundraising month of December.

If you’re smart, you’ll never send less. Because this is the time of year people are feeling most big-hearted and generous. If you’re a savvy philanthropy facilitator, you won’t want to waste this most wonderful time of the year!

You’ll raise more money this time of year than any other time. People often set aside a certain amount of money to give to friends, coworkers and nonprofits. If you want them to give to your nonprofit as well, it’s wise to be proactive.

So, how about adding some extra energy to your email strategy to grab donors’ attention? People miss a lot of emails. Unlike direct mail, they aren’t on the kitchen table for a week or more. They’re either opened right away or that’s the end of it. When folks are busy and stressed — not to mention inundated with other nonprofit appeals — you may catch them on a day they just can’t be bothered.

So, not sending enough year-end emails is a risky proposition.

Don’t hamstring yourself by placing your bet on your solitary email finding your would-be donor in a good mood. The odds are against it, with a nonprofit email open rate of 29%.

Give people more chances than that. Here is my advice:

Plan an email strategy — with a nice mix of alternating monetary appeals and cultivation messages — that will make folks sit up and pay attention. The best way to set the table so the donor decides to enjoy your feast — aka what’s inside the email — is to use a resonant subject line. Be sure all of your emails tap into donors’ needs and motivations, so avoid using phrases like these:

Remember, donors don’t care about your timelines. Most don’t even care about tax benefits, especially since fewer and fewer itemize deductions. As you write your subject line, consider what’s in it for the donor.

Arguably the “from” line is more important than the subject line because...Read more...

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DePaul Cristo Rey High School's first-ever Pickleball Palooza was a resounding success with a full house of 35 teams at The Pickle Lodge in West Chester. The November 4 event raised $10,000 in support of the school.  

Florence Christian Church (DOC) in Florence KY is grateful to announce the receipt of a $5,000 grant from the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church to minister to senior adults through the Fresh Start Shower Ministry.  

Cincinnati Country Day School welcomes the third class of inductees into the school's Arts Hall of Fame: Aaron Dessner `94, Bryce Dessner `94, Ashley Kahn `78, Barbara Kellar, and Kim Kern `87.

Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is grateful to The Spaulding Foundation for a $20,000 grant to provide adaptive daily living skills instruction and equipment. 

CABVI appreciates a $25,000 grant from The Thomas J. Emery Memorial to help underwrite the renovation costs for CABVI’s new computer lab.

The Cure Starts Now Foundation along with their 46 chapters around the world, put our kids and families first setting an all-time record by raising over $730,000 with their GIVING FIRST efforts.   

As of Thursday, November 16th, the Winter Shelter at 411 Gest Street is open every night this winter at 7:00pm. Anyone who would otherwise be sleeping outdoors, in a car, an abandoned building or anywhere not meant for humans is welcome and encouraged to go. Winter Shelter is operated by Shelterhouse. 

MariElders Senior Center is grateful to the voters of Mariemont for supporting us through our levy. Your support ensures that MariElders remains the hub of senior services in Mariemont and surrounding communities. 

Jack Quehl Foundation and Do it for Jack enjoyed a successful evening of Art and Altruism at Cincinnati Distilling, raising over $43,000 to spread awareness of the dangers of fentanyl poisoning.

Winn Reading is thrilled to share they have received funding from the Scripps Howard Fund for their "Building Literacy Resources for Future Readers" program. This program is a continuation of the work they do with the Cincinnati Public Schools, and in 2024, will provide books to students that they will be able to take home to build their own home libraries along with additional literacy resources.  

Santa Maria Community Services is grateful for the following grants in support of its services: The Charles H. Dater Foundation ($75,000), PNC Foundation ($25,000), and Sutphin Family Foundation ($25,000).

Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati is so pleased and thankful to The Dater Foundation for the generous grant of $75,000. This grant will be used to help fund Operation School Bell whereby students from 50 local schools receive school uniforms.

Greater Cincinnati Foundation in partnership with the City of Cincinnati and Interact for Health, is pleased to announce a second round of Boots on the Ground Fund grants in its continued efforts to strengthen the capacity of small, community-based organizations driving change in our city. More than $750,000 will be made available for this unprecedented initiative dedicated to small, grassroots organizations that demonstrate the involvement of community members in its decision-making and give voices to those directly impacted by issues. Find more information here.

Impact 100 invites interested non-profit organizations to submit a Letter of Intent for its 2024 grant cycle. Nonprofits providing services within the 10-county Greater Cincinnati region may apply for a $100,000 grant in the focus areas of Culture, Education, Environment, Family, or Health & Wellness. The online Letter of Intent (LOI) application is now available and is due January 4, 2024. A series of information sessions are scheduled throughout November, including a general overview of the process, a Q&A session, and a panel of past grant recipients. Access the online LOI form, view and/or register for the information sessions, and learn more about the process here.

Main Street Ventures, an entrepreneur support organization providing equity-free funding to startups across the Tri-State region, is excited to announce that the application for 2024's Launch It: Cincy summer program for undergraduate students is now open. The program provides undergraduate entrepreneurs the opportunity to spend the summer living and working in Cincinnati while having access to office space, mentoring, finance support, and other resources to help grow their business ideas.

altafiber's Bell Charitable Foundation has funding available for programs serving OH, KY, IN and HI in Economic and Social Mobility, or Sustainability. Grants will be $25,000 on average. Our application can be found on bellfdn.org and is due on October 31. Contact bcf@altafiber.com with any questions.

The Junior League of Cincinnati (JLC) invites interested non-profit organizations to submit an application of interest for partnership and funding. We have a long history of creating and partnering with non-profit organizations in the Cincinnati area to address community needs. This year, our goal is to partner with an existing 501(c) (3) organization that has an idea of a new initiative or additional aspect of an existing program for the JLC to champion. We hope you will consider whether you have an opportunity the JLC can help to realize. Details about the application process, key dates and what you can expect from a JLC partnership are listed in the Information Packet and Phase 1 online application. 

The Reimagining Communities Match Program doubles donations for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residents or BIPOC-led groups who crowdfund for projects that reimagine public spaces and infrastructure. This match program supports BIPOC residents and BIPOC-led unincorporated groups or small nonprofits (with budgets under $250,000) to crowdfund for projects that will radically reimagine public space or support the implementation of public infrastructure investment in their communities. More information and details on eligibility requirements can be found here.      

A competitive grant from the Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency in nonprofit facilities was recently announced. Faith communities may qualify for funding for energy efficiency improvements to their house of worship building, provided they own their building. Find more details about Faith Communities Go Green here. 

The Warren County Environmental Forum, in collaboration with the Warren County Foundation, is focused on developing and growing conservation funding support for individuals and businesses. Grant proposals are being accepted by the Warren County Foundation that demonstrate a positive environmental change or a conservation minded practice.

Interact for Health opened its first-round of 2023 grant applications. The $2.6M in funding are directly tied to the foundation’s new strategic plan, which will prioritize mental health and well-being with a strong focus on youth mental health, investments in policy and systems change, and building community power. For more information about funding opportunities and Interact for Health’s new strategic plan, visit their website.

Bethany Legacy Foundation grant application portal is launched and ready to receive applications. Non-profit organizations who serve youth, adults, and seniors in need are encouraged to develop initiatives and to apply for grants that fall within their funding priorities. Information can be found on their website or email bethany@bethanylegacy.org.

Living Room Conversation, Mental Health in our Schools, Thursday, November 30, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, Red Tree Gallery and Coffee Shop, hosted by the Greater Cincinnati Conflict Resolution Program. Schools have been hit hard with the complex task of teaching the rising generation, dealing with staff shortages and operating within budget constraints. Join the conversation and reserve your spot (call or text 513-237-4752). 

One of Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s most important assets is their group of passionate and dedicated volunteers. Every day they truly make a difference by helping to enrich the lives of our clients. Find more information and apply to volunteer here. 

Growing your nonprofit with fractional staffing How will nonprofit organizations meet the growing demand for the important work they do? Letting go of outdated staffing models and approaching human capital needs strategically would be a good start.

Philanthropy and DEI: building on momentum post-2020 As philanthropy has become more effective in bringing power and voice to the voiceless, the oppressed, and the minority, there has been a call for the sector—which, according to Candid data, encompasses 1.8 million nonprofits registered with the Internal Revenue Service—to practice what it preaches, and reflect the communities it serves. 

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Executive Director, Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio (Posted 11/22/2023) Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio is an independent, nonpartisan organization focused on workforce development and innovation in Cincinnati and Hamilton County. The Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership to a team of five employees and to the Board of Directors of Southwest Council of Southwest Ohio, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit work board serving the Cincinnati tristate region. This is your chance to lead the way in public workforce innovation by providing outstanding service to the Cincinnati region’s diverse customer base, community, and region. Learn more…

Development Director, Pregnancy Center West, Inc. (Posted 11/22/2023) This role develops, plans and implements all facets of PCW’s efforts in the areas of fundraising, donor relations, donor marketing and public relations.  The Development Director works with the Executive Director to establish the Annual Budget. The Development Director is expected to meet or exceed the Income goals set forth in the Budget while managing Development-related expenses within budgetary guidelines. Learn more…

Executive Assistant, Ignite Philanthropy (Posted 11/22/2023) Reporting to the Director, HR & Operations, the Executive Assistant supports the company’s operational functions by providing executive support, business development support, and office management. The Executive Assistant provides direct scheduling and administrative support to three members of the firm’s Executive Team, as well as operations and office management support to the full team. Learn more…

Philanthropy Advisor, Mount St. Joseph University (Posted 11/22/2023) The Philanthropy Advisor is an informed advocate for Mount St. Joseph University and is responsible for fundraising activities and strategies designed to increase giving to Mount St. Joseph University by alumni and friends of the University. The Philanthropy Advisor is an enthusiastic and skilled networker who enjoys getting out into the community, attending events and participating in opportunities that position the Mount for success. Learn more…

Human Resources Generalist, St. Vincent de Paul (Posted 11/16/2023) SVDP is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our dynamic team who can navigate with agility and compassion during a high growth period. As part of the SVDP HR team, you will play a key role in helping to shape practices that encourage employee engagement and service excellence. You will work closely with managers and staff at the stores to support their Human Capital needs. Learn more…

Direct Care Specialist, BLOC Ministries (Posted 11/16/2023) Redeemed Homestead is a safe home licensed by the state of Ohio for girls ages 11-17 who have been victims of sex trafficking. The Homestead creates physical distance from the areas where these young women are experiencing trauma while giving them a peaceful environment to heal. As a program of BLOC Ministries, our goal is to promote transformational physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing for each of our residents. Learn more…

Youth Van Driver, Inner City Youth Opportunities (part-time) (Posted 11/16/2023) Inner City Youth Opportunities is seeking a dedicated and responsible individual to join our team as a Youth Van Driver. In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting young individuals to and from various locations within the Cincinnati area. Learn more…

Director of Finance, Ken Anderson Alliance (Posted 11/16/2023) We’re seeking a highly skilled and experience Director of Finance to lead our financial management and reporting functions. This key leadership role will play a crucial part in ensuring the financial stability and growth of our organization as we continue to pursue our mission. The Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the organization, including budgeting, financial planning, cash flow and forecasting, reporting, and compliance. Learn more…

Therapist, Transitions, Inc. (Posted 11/16/2023) Transitions, Inc. is looking for licensed professionals to join our team with opportunities within Residential, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Services. Transitions offers an environment for individuals to understand and treat the complex nature of Substance Use Disorders as well as co-occurring mental health disorders. Learn more…

Senior Development Manager, St. Vincent de Paul (Posted 11/16/2023) This position is a management position providing oversight, coaching, and mentorship to three development team members: Grants Manager, Events & Partnership Manager, and Gift Processing Coordinator. Reporting to the VP of External Relations, this role works collaboratively with the Senior Marketing Manager, Giving Officer, and the team at the Outreach Center to maximize our impact through our annual fundraising efforts, grants, planned-giving drives, and events. Learn more…

Support & Volunteer Coordinator, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank (Posted 11/16/2023) The Volunteer & Support Coordinator is a critical role for the organization, providing consistent administrative support to all staff and helping manage the thousands of volunteers we welcome each year. Learn more…

Executive Director, Women Writing for (a) Change (Posted 11/9/2023) As Executive Director, you will lead an organization in its fourth decade of operation. We are looking for a highly skilled Executive Director to help us elevate the organization as we grow into the future and continue to embody our commitment to equity. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will oversee programming, operations, and strategy. Learn more…

Marketing & Engagement Coordinator, Karen Wellington Foundation (Posted 11/9/2023) This role will report directly to the Executive Director and will lead strategy and implementation of the foundation’s marketing, events, and overall brand engagement. The right candidate should be skilled in event work, understand holistic marketing strategies, and enjoy community engagement. Learn more…

Operations Associate, Karen Wellington Foundation (part-time) (Posted 11/9/2023) The Operations Associate provides support for the Operations Director (OD) by maintaining data integrity, producing custom and scheduled reports, and managing the donation/gift documentation process. They will work with the OD to ensure all systems are accurate, efficient and updated as necessary. Learn more…

Director of Executive & Board Operations, St. Joseph Infant and Maternity Home (Posted 11/9/2023) This position coordinates the day-to-day administrative operations of the President/CEO to assure efficient workflow and communications. Functions as a liaison between the President, various departments, Board of Trustee, parents/guardians, public and others. Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO’s office and Board members, partners, staff, and others. Learn more…

Development Manager, Women Writing for (a) Change (part-time) (Posted 11/9/2023) The development manager will be responsible for building good relationships with prospective donors and clients across multiple sectors, communicating with the broader public and internal teams, delegating tasks, and drawing up plans to ensure annual fundraising targets are met. Learn more…

Children’s Services Worker (Part-time, Intake Non-Field Day Hours), Hamilton County Job and Family Services (part-time) (Posted 11/2/2023) This is a critical role that directly impacts the outcomes of the children and families whom we serve. This role may be a good fit if you excel in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment. Learn more…

Children’s Services Worker (Part-time, Intake Worker After Hours), Hamilton County Job and Family Services (part-time) (Posted 11/2/2023) This is a critical role that directly impacts the outcomes of the children and families whom we serve. This role may be a good fit if you excel in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment. Learn more…

Children’s Services Case Worker, Hamilton County Job and Family Services (Posted 11/2/2023) You will support children and families by keeping children safe and advocating for families. We offer a comprehensive training program for all new hires, including classroom training, shadowing, virtual reality experience, coaching, and engagement with our regional training center. This is a critical role that directly impacts the outcomes of the children and families whom we serve. This role may be a good fit if you excel in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and enjoy fast paced work environments. Learn more…

Facilities Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 11/2/2023) At Cincinnati’s RMHC, we have a culture of gratitude, fun, collaboration and compassion. The Facilities Director must be exceptionally talented, driven, organized and – most importantly – passionate about what we do and helping others succeed. You will work as a team with the Facilities Engineers, Chief Operating Officer, Guest Services and Housekeeping teams as well as volunteers by managing daily and long-term needs of the House to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of our guests. Learn more…

Program Manager, From Fatherless to Fearless (Posted 11/2/2023) The Program Manager will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of ongoing programming for From Fatherless to Fearless, including planning, organizing, staffing, training, and leading program activities. Learn more…

Advancement Director, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, NKY (Posted 11/2/2023) As part of our leadership team, our Advancement Director is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program that includes major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving and special events. The Advancement Director will work closely with our Executive Director, spreading the good news of what our society does. Learn more…

Center Director – Batavia Heights Child Care, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 11/2/2023) Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of our littlest learners? We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and dedicated Center Director to nurture, educate, and inspire the youngest members of our Batavia Heights community. Learn more…

Wellness Resource Specialist, Art Academy of Cincinnati (part-time) (Posted 11/2/2023) The Wellness Resource Specialist will serve as a senior leader to support AAC’s commitment to the Health and Wellness of its student community. The range of services will include prevention, intervention, psychoeducation, crisis management, and health promotion for AAC students, consultation to faculty, staff, and organizations within the campus community as well as assessing and analyzing clinical signs and symptoms and diagnosing actual/potential health problems. Learn more…

Executive Director, Pyramid Hill (Posted 10/26/2023) Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum seeks a community-minded, fiscally responsible, innovative team-builder as the next Executive Director. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of successful, visionary, collaborative, and empathetic leadership necessary to deliver all aspects of The Park's unique operations while also moving The Park forward on its strategic mission. Learn more…

Director of Development, Ken Anderson Alliance (Posted 10/26/2023) We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts with a focus on donor cultivation and outreach. The Director of Development will play a key role in securing funding to support our programs and initiatives, researching and writing grants, as well as planning and executing successful fundraising events. Learn more…

Grants & Communication Specialist, Beech Acres Parenting Center (Posted 10/26/2023) Our organization is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented project manager and writer to join our team as a Grants and Communication Specialist. This individual will be responsible for managing a robust grants program to achieve meaningful revenue to support our programs, in addition to the creation and distribution of communication to amplify the community will and share stories of impact for Beech Acres Parenting Center to the public. Learn more…

Resource Coordinator, Rees E. Price Academy, Activities Beyond the Classroom (Posted 10/26/2023) To support the district-wide community learning center initiative of creating schools as centers of community, the Resource Coordinator will initiate, facilitate, and maintain programs and strategies that are aligned with the school academic goals, as well as youth and community development objectives. He/she develops, promotes and furthers the wisest use of community resources to create optimal positive impact by enhancing community and individual assets, meeting critical human service needs, and promoting long-term community solutions. Learn more…

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