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The GC Nonprofit News team is excited to continue to bring nonprofit news and job openings to our readers in 2023.

Our feature article this week shares a finding that many nonprofit employers already know. “Employment in the nonprofit sector fell by 1.6 million during the pandemic, according to HUB’s report, then decreased further during the Great Resignation. In addition, the tight labor market increased talent competition, leaving a large number of nonprofits short-staffed.”

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From the state of the market to increased cyber risk, here are four challenges nonprofit organizations should keep in mind as they move into 2023.

Every quarter of society was presented with challenges that began with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the nonprofit sector was no exception. Ongoing economic volatility has placed even more strain on nonprofits as they face greater demand for their services, disruption of operations due to labor shortages and uncertainty over funding.

Through it all, nonprofits have continued to provide essential services — services that, in many cases, the for-profit sector doesn’t address.

According to a 2023 Nonprofit Outlook report from HUB and other sources, here are some of the risk management areas nonprofit boards and staff will need to have their eye on as we move into 2023 if they are to survive and thrive.

Nonprofit organizations, especially in the health and human services (HHS) sector, have experienced an increased demand for their services over the past few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While numerous nonprofits saw an accompanying surge in federal funding and donations, they are now challenged with finding financial stability as that federal support and other funding streams taper off.

Given that inflation reached a 40-year high in June and the S&P 500 is down 15% year-over-year, donors are pessimistic about the economic forecast. While the amount of money for crisis-related causes rose, the number of donors resumed a more than 10-year decline in 2022, according to Independent Sector’s Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector Quarterly Review, released in September 2022.

U.S. nonprofits, a valuable contributor to the economy, added $1.4 trillion in the second quarter of 2022 in fees, service charges, government payments and philanthropy, as reported in the Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector Quarterly Review. While nonprofits contribute significantly to the economy, most have limited resources.

Finances have been further strained for nonprofits that dipped into their reserves or borrowed to get through the pandemic, The Urban Institute reported in Nonprofit Trends and Impacts 2021. The financial pressures experienced during inflation include reduced donations, shrinking government funds and rising operating costs.

From an insurance perspective, directors will also need to plan for increased insurance rates, including cyber, automobile, general liability, property insurance, and umbrella and excess liability, as HUB forecasts in its Nonprofit Industry Rate Outlook.

When resources are tight, the focus should be on innovative solutions to achieve efficiency. HUB encourages organizations to align with partners across nonprofits and even across sectors to leverage their paid and voluntary workforce. Following best practices in fundraising will always include diversifying funding sources, but efficiencies can be reached through partnerships with complementary nonprofits to maximize the pool of potential donors.

Nonprofit leaders would be wise to develop a communication strategy to pinpoint and reach their target audience. To remain relevant to donors, nonprofits can leverage technology, identify the appropriate medium and utilize social media to engage supporters. They can also create additional giving opportunities through storytelling, testimonials, pictures and graphics that communicate measurable outcomes to demonstrate impact.

Nonprofits as a sector are the third-largest private employer in the U.S., with 12.3 million employees — 81% of whom are in health and human services, reports Independent Sector in its Quarterly Snapshot. Read more...

The Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News is accepting 2023 Sponsorships. Learn more here and contact us to schedule a discovery call.

The Health Gap is sponsoring a free flu and COVID vaccination clinic on Saturday, January 14, 2023, noon – 1:30pm, Bush Recreation Center. Register and find directions here.

Health Care Access Now has received a grant of $50,000 from The Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Foundation, distributed by The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank. These funds will be used to create a sustainable, effective system to help Black women from the Cincinnati region to access consistent medical care and insurance coverage and address basic needs.

Easterseals Redwood has received an Aldi Cares Community Grant to purchase program supplies for the Early Care and Education Program. The organization thanks Aldi for their support.

Take Advantage Of $156,000 In Free Digital Advertising, The Google + Microsoft Ad Grants For Nonprofits, February 1, 2023, 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Join this webinar with Emily Fisher, Google Ad Grants Area of Practice Manager and Regan Dishon, Director of Revenue at Community Boost as they de-mystify the grant opportunities and dive into the practical ways you can leverage this to drive more traffic (+ supporters) to your website. Find details and registration here. 

Ingage Partners and its nonprofit partner, Pay It Forward Cincinnati, are excited to announce that the 2023 Social Impact Fund is now accepting applications! The 2023 Social Impact Fund is awarding a $30,000 grant and 100 pro bono hours from Ingage Partners. This opportunity is open to local 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that are implementing solutions to address the root causes of some of our region's greatest challenges in one these focus areas: children's health & wellness and financial security. Apply by January 18, 2023 for consideration.

Greater Cincinnati Foundation announces a new partnership with the City of Cincinnati to strengthen the capacity of small, community-based organizations to drive equitable change in our community. GCF has established Boots on the Ground Fund to provide capacity-building grants, up to $25,000, that will allow nonprofits to build and grow their organizational effectiveness. With the support of the City of Cincinnati, GCF plans to distribute approximately $400,000 through this fund in its first year. Learn more here.

Aviatra Accelerators, a non-profit accelerator devoted to empowering women-owned startups and small businesses, has opened applications for its next Launch® program, a 10-week, 30-hour program designed specifically for newer, revenue-positive businesses – those in business for between 1 and 3 years who are seeking to take their business to the next level. At the end of the 10-week program, female entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to compete for funding in Aviatra's Flight-Night pitch competition, a combination in-person and virtual event. Find more information about Launch® here or apply at: Aviatra Launch Application.

Community Engagement Collective has launched the first Black Indigenous and People of Color Mental and Behavioral Health Provider Directory. The free directory is sponsored by Interact for Health. Click here to learn more about the directory and to download.  

Join Gilman Partners on January 24^th, 2023, for a short lunchtime event to learn more about the GP Elevate leadership development program. We'll share an overview of the program goals and content, and you'll hear from GP Elevate alums about their experience and how the program has impacted them. Click here to register. 

“Why You Want to Serve on a Nonprofit Board” Join us for an interactive panel discussion designed for individuals who have an interest in nonprofit board service. We will discuss the merits, challenges and opportunities of nonprofit board service. Panel members include Beth Benson, John Domaschko, Jamila Watson and Andrew Brunsman. Panel facilitator, Jane Page-Steiner. Thursday, January 26^th 5:30 to 7:00pm, Metropolitan Club.  A Happy Hour will follow the discussion. RSVP for this free event at [email protected] or call 859-392-2465. Sponsored by Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News, Covington Business Council and Community Matters Pillar from the Metropolitan Club.  

OneSource Center presents Conflict Resolution Workshop, January 31, 2023, 9:00am – 11:30am. This hands-on program will present some of the most common causes of conflict in the workplace today, and how you can identify and work towards solving them. Participants will learn and practice skills to use in managing conflict and will also learn how to determine the level of conflict, and where to find additional resources for more complex problems. Sponsored by General Electric Credit Union. Register and find more information here.

Leadership Council for Nonprofits is seeking breakout session presenters for its Securing the Future conference, 3/1/23. The 2023 conference theme is: Power, People, and Perspective: Provocative Conversations for Nonprofit Leaders. Up to four breakout sessions will be selected to complement keynote speaker Vu Le, nonprofit speaker and thought leader, author of the blog Nonprofit AF. Guidelines and nomination form available here.

Do you have 6-8 hours a month to change a child’s story? Parachute: Butler County CASA is in desperate need of volunteers to serve as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for a child in need. Trainings start in February. More information can be found here.

The power of data: 5 ways to maximize your nonprofit programs Nearly every excelling nonprofit grows on the foundation of innovative idealism. However, the other integral aspect to these organizations’ successes is the careful planning that goes into the idea-implementation process.

Turning NIMBY into YIMBY A practical community engagement framework will lead to support for your nonprofit programs. The Problem: Nonprofits are generally admired in our society but organizations that provide direct social services often meet opposition when expanding services in a community due to NIMBY or Not in My Background Syndrome.

Our micro-podcast series is brought to you by the Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News hosted by Jane Page-Steiner, owner and publisher of the Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News. In each episode Jane talks with thought leaders and professionals about topics and issues of interest to the nonprofit community. Every episode ends with a quick joke from our guest in the spirit of keeping things fun.

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If you have questions or comments about the podcast please email Jane at [email protected].

Season 2, Episode 7: Mergers-Staff Expectations & Concerns In this episode we speak with CEO of Easterseals Redwood, Pam Green, and CEO of Redwood, Sharon Fusco, about staffing challenges and opportunities during a merger. Click here to listen and share.

Our sponsor marketplace serves to further connect our readers with our advertisers who are focused on serving nonprofits. Please keep in mind that you should always check references before hiring a consultant or vendor. Contact Kelli Tarantino, editor, at [email protected] to learn how your business or organization can become a sponsor of the Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News.

Blue & Co., LLC: is an independent accounting and advisory firm with more than 450 people in 11 offices across Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Our growing list of not-for-profit clients (more than 1,000 and counting) is proof of the expertise we demonstrate in areas that are relevant to you as a not-for-profit organization. We are able to identify day-to-day management issues and operational concerns - such as internal controls, software implementation and improvement, accounting process improvement, and segregation of duties issues in addition to assurance and tax services. Please contact Judy Simpson, [email protected] for more information.

VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm: With offices in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm is one of the largest private CPA and Advisory Firms in the region with over 140 employees. Having served the nonprofit sector since 1946, VonLehman's Nonprofit Group has a profound understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing charitable and tax-exempt organizations. During this time, we've helped nonprofits negotiate the push-pull between capacity and mission. VonLehman currently supports over 250 nonprofits throughout our region. Our firm has more than 30 professionals dedicated to the nonprofit sector, providing audit, accounting, tax and consulting service expertise. Learn more about how we help nonprofits achieve their mission at www.vlcpa.com/nonprofit or contact Stephanie Allgeyer at [email protected] with any questions. 

Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP): AFP-Cincinnati Chapter fosters the growth and development of philanthropy, the fund-raising profession, the chapter and its individual members.

CFBank is committed to helping non-profit organizations that give back to the local community. We strive to be a premier commercial bank providing full-service solutions to non-profit organizations like yours. At CFBank, we offer a tailored approach with a mix of banking products and services that helps our local non-profits be successful and give back. We understand that having a bank that offers Tailored Relationship Pricing is more important that ever. Currently, we are offering 2.2% on money market accounts for non-profits. Contact Scott Smith (Market President) 513-200-8729 Or Pam Kool (Treasury Management) 513-360-6533 today!

Best Point Education and Behavioral Health is a non-profit provider specializing in youth and family therapeutic, educational, autism services and behavioral health services. Visit www.bestpoint.org to learn more. We provide more than 40 programs and services to 18,000 children, in seven Best Point locations across Greater Cincinnati, and in over 70 partner schools. Visit our careers page to join our team and make a difference!

BOLD: (Board Orientation + Leadership Development) is Greater Cincinnati's leading nonprofit board training program. BOLD creates pathways for you to turn your passion into action! Contribute your skills, expertise and access to resources to strengthen nonprofit organizations. Support, empower and strengthen the community in which you live, work and play. We have generous and full scholarship opportunities available. Apply today! For more information about the program, application or questions, please contact Jay Shatz at [email protected].

Gilman Partners: Every nonprofit organization needs leaders who are passionate about its mission, fit with its culture, and will drive success with the right mix of expertise and leadership. Our Nonprofit Leadership Practice partners with Boards and Search Committees to navigate critical succession planning decisions and recruit and develop the best leaders to guide you forward. Gilman Partners is also proud to offer GP Elevate, a leadership development program uniquely designed to prepare high-potential leaders for executive roles. Contact Barry Elkus at 513-842-5331 or [email protected] to discuss your talent needs. 

JVS Careers: For over 80 years, JVS Careers has been a trusted advisor to businesses, employees, and job-seekers in the Cincinnati community. We provide talent acquisition, executive coaching, outplacement, job seeker services, and career coaching to our clients. Contact us at 513-936-9675 or [email protected] to discuss your job needs.

Ignite Philanthropy serves all aspects of the philanthropic and non-profit sector—from non-profits looking for an experienced fundraising partner to raise capital to accomplish their mission to foundations seeking to strategically manage their charitable giving. In 2021, Ignite raised over $70 million for its nonprofit clients and supported the grant making for foundations distributing more than $10 million. Please visit https://ignitephilanthropy.com/contact/ or contact Tara Noland at [email protected] to discuss how Ignite can support your work in the community.

HR Elements provides customized outsourced HR services to over 200 clients annually. Need temporary HR assistance or ongoing, we work across the employee lifecycle from hire to retire including employee relations, HR management, management/leadership coaching, HRIS and organizational development. Our experienced, certified HR professionals are what sets us apart from the competition. Take your business to the next level with a trusted HR partner. Check us out at www.HRelements.com. Email Tina Taylor for more information at [email protected].

Manley Burke, LPA, is a Cincinnati law firm with a practice group focused on the issues facing nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. Our attorneys have assisted nonprofits in all aspects of the nonprofits’ lifecycle, from formation and application for tax exemption, to operation and maintenance, and even through dissolution if necessary. We have a wide range of knowledge about various issues that nonprofits face and our goal is to assist you so that you can focus on your mission and the people and organizations that you are helping. Our nonprofit team is supported by the fleet of services offered at Manley Burke, allowing us to serve our clients as a single-legal-services provider and advisor, while drawing on the knowledge and experience of attorneys across practice areas. Every circumstance is unique, and our long experience allows us to guide you with confidence. You and your staff already go above and beyond to fulfill your mission. Contact us today to see how we can go above and beyond for you. Call us at (513)-721-5525, email us at [email protected], or visit our website today.

Cincinnati Marketing Solutions: We serve as a professional, full-service, offsite marketing team to a variety of nonprofits and stand ready to manage your one-time project or create and execute a comprehensive and strategic marketing plan to meet your needs, goals and budget. With more than 50 years of experience between two senior level marketers, your nonprofit will always have the expertise needed for any situation that may arise. At CMS, we will define your target audience to communicate a consistent message with a compelling brand story to the community-at-large, the media, your stakeholders, donors and volunteers. Visit our website or contact Kelli Tarantino, President [email protected] or 513-300-4653 to schedule a discovery call today!

STRONG Workplace Solutions: Many nonprofit organizations are stretched to their limit these days trying to meet the needs of the people they serve. Today’s complicated times demand strong solutions. We offer strengths-based programs, tools, and customized consultations that activate strengths in individuals and teams to drive engagement, performance, and wellbeing across your organization. It’s the perspective shift and culture change that can make all the difference in accomplishing your goals. Whether you participate in our six-week STRONG Institute or attend one of our Strengths to Lead Workshops for emerging leaders, we will help everyone bring their best selves to work every day. Contact: [email protected].

Get that extra office space leased or land/building sold by using the new GC Nonprofit News real estate section to let people know you have extra space, an extra building or even commercial or residential property for sale. Photos and a web link may be included to give readers more information. To learn more about our affordable rates, contact Kelli Tarantino, editor, at [email protected].

Let nonprofits know your space is available to rent for meetings and events in the GC Nonprofit News event-space rentals. Photo of the space and a web link may be included to give readers more information. To learn more about our affordable rates, contact Kelli Tarantino, editor at [email protected]. 

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Development Director, Go Red for Women, American Heart Association (Posted 1/12/2023) The Development Director will be responsible for corporate fundraising, volunteer recruitment and management, and event management for our Cincinnati Go Red for Women campaign. The campaign includes our signature Go Red for Women Luncheon event. The Director will be part of a 3-person team coordinating the campaign. Learn more…

Fund Development & Marketing Assistant, Working in Neighborhoods (Posted 1/12/2023) The Fund Development & Marketing Assistant is responsible for assisting the director with stewarding the organization’s development and marketing efforts.  Key responsibilities include, event implementation, database management and assisting in the production of print and electronic marketing materials. Learn more…

Development Manager, CancerFree KIDS (Posted 1/12/2023) CancerFree KIDS is seeking a dynamic fundraiser to lead the execution of the organization's peer-to-peer, social, and team-based fundraising efforts. Learn more…

Development Director, Heart Challenge, American Heart Association (Posted 1/12/2023) The Development Director will be part of a 6-person team that oversees our Cincinnati Heart Challenge campaign, with a focus on our Heart Mini and CycleNation events. Learn more…

Teacher Resource Store Coordinator, Crayons to Computers (Posted 1/5/2023) The Store Coordinator is responsible for merchandising the Store, providing guidance and supervision to volunteers who stock and prep materials for distribution, and ensuring all around excellent customer service for the Store experience. This role is integral in daily store shopping operations and interfaces regularly with teacher shoppers, volunteers, staff, and other visitors. Learn more…

Director of Corporate Partnerships, Junior Achievement of OKI Partners, Inc. (Posted 1/5/2023) Junior Achievement of OKI Partner’s (JAOKI) has an immediate opening for a Director of Corporate Partnerships in the Greater Cincinnati area. JAOKI’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement reaches nearly 40,000 students annually in relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their own businesses, and develop readiness for careers or college. Learn more…

Development Coordinator, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 1/5/2023 The Development Coordinator’s focus will be creating and overseeing a system that cultivates and stewards several key donor groups. The challenge of raising resources to fuel the mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati rests primarily with our Development Staff Team. Learn more…

Program Manager, Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation (Posted 12/29/2022) The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Jr. Foundation seeks a Program Manager who has deep knowledge of our region to provide operational and programmatic support to help further the Foundation's mission of improving the quality of life for the people and communities of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Learn more...

Director of Financial Operations, Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (Posted 12/22/2022) Highly respected non-profit seeks Director of Financial Operations with primary responsibility to oversee all budget and fiscal functions and policies and procedures of fiscal management. The DFO also oversees human resource functions, IT, and systems procurement. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of the management and future of an organization that assists and teaches low- to moderate-income individuals to become self-sufficient. Learn more…

Rural Summer Legal Fellow, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 12/22/2022) The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is accepting applications for an Equal Justice Works/Legal Services Corporation Rural Summer Law Clerk Fellowship. Applicants should have completed their second year of law school before the summer of 2023. Learn more…

Executive Director, Henry Hosea House (Posted 12/22/2022) The Executive Director is responsible for the planning, organization and direction of the organization’s operations and programs. In partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will develop and implement effective policies, procedures, and operational reporting metrics. The position will identify and solicit potential sources for fundraising opportunities, expanding revenue generation, and fundraising activities to support program operations. The Executive Director will provide leadership to and manage the staff to ensure appropriate support of all operations. Learn more…

Senior Program Manager of Community Engagement (Rural), Interact for Health (Posted 12/15/22) The Senior Program Manager of Community Engagement serves as Interact for Health’s presence in rural communities, representing Interact for Health to diverse audiences within communities, contributing to key community initiatives, and bringing knowledge of communities’ cultures, history, values, and landscape to inform decisions at all levels. Learn more…

Development Officer, The Bethesda Foundation (Posted 12/15/2022) The Bethesda Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Development Officer for Hospice of Cincinnati and Fernside, A Center for Grieving Children & Families. This position reports to the Director of Development of the Bethesda Foundation and provides direct major gift fundraising support for programs offered by Hospice of Cincinnati and Fernside Center for Grieving Children – all part of the TriHealth system. Learn more…

Gift Officer, Individual and Planned Gifts, Freestore Foodbank (Posted 12/15/2022) Identify, qualify, solicit, close and steward major gifts with a focus on high net-worth individuals. Create strategic requests and reports for donors by working with external affairs team staff to integrate into the overall department goals and plans. Monitor and report relationship management activity using constituent relationship management system including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective and current individual, corporate and foundation major donors. Learn more…

Receptionist, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 12/15/2022) The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati seeks a full-time or part-time Spanish-Speaking Receptionist in our Downtown Cincinnati office to welcome visitors and answer calls that come in through our main number. Legal Aid provides civil legal aid services to low-income persons in seven southwest Ohio counties. Learn more…

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