We Help You Help Others^SM – Air Camp

When a stark realization emerged in 2006 of the critical need to engage more youth in pursuing STEM careers, four prominent local leaders stepped up. Fueled by examples such as the United States Navy’s National Flight Academy in Florida and Space Camp in Alabama, they recruited solid community support and enlisted local STEM professionals as volunteers to bring Air Camp, Inc., to fruition in 2010.

“We’ve received nothing but exceptional support from The Dayton Foundation since our inception. In recent years, special projects involving facility planning, STEM workforce development, program growth, broader base fundraising and now this scholarship have been enabled with superb Dayton Foundation help,” said Dan Sadlier, one of the Air Camp co-founders. “The Foundation staff is universally helpful and a genuine joy with which to do business.”

Read more about Air Camp and how its founders are using their Dayton Foundation fund to help ensure students of all income levels can attend camp for years to come.

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From stories about how a grant is helping emerging dancers become professionals, to an article about how donors can benefit from using a community foundation for their giving, the Spring issue of Good News has the latest updates and information to keep you informed about what is happening at The Dayton Foundation. Read it here.

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Recent Event Helps Nonprofits Focus on Finances

The Dayton Foundation recently hosted Nonprofit Connections Live, a free, in-person event for nonprofit professionals to connect with the Foundation's Community Engagement staff and learn about ways to strengthen their organizations.

April's event featured Barbra Stonerock, vice president of Community Engagement for The Dayton Foundation, who spoke about the importance of engaging a nonprofit's boards in the organization's finances. Headlining the event was Dayton Foundation Governing Board Member James Vaughn, who is the vice president of Finance for Taylor Communications, Inc. He presented a session on the importance of financial planning, revenue recognition and funding administration costs, among other topics. Click here to read the top ten highlights of his presentation.

Local Nonprofits Receive Nearly $725,000 in Discretionary and Greenlight Grants^SM

Forty-six local nonprofit organizations recently received discretionary and Greenlight Grants^SM totaling $724,983 awarded by The Dayton Foundation to address emerging needs and opportunities in the region.

Read more about these grants and the nonprofit organizations they are supporting here.

Need Funding? Check Out Our Upcoming Grant Opportunities

Are you looking for funding for an innovative, dynamic or collaborative local project? If so, be sure to visit our Current Grant Opportunities page to see if your organization is eligible to apply for a grant from The Dayton Foundation or one of our affiliated funds or groups. Learn more here.