October 24, 2024

Please join us November 13th as GC Nonprofit News and Leadership Council for Nonprofits present a panel discussion on HR Challenges and Solutions. Publisher, Jane Page-Steiner will moderate a discussion on HR issues with top nonprofit leaders from our region. Panelists will share strategies they have used to retain and develop nonprofit employees. We are excited to have on the panel; Meredith Davis, Senior Director Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area, David Howard, Chief Human Resources Officer, CHNK Behavioral Health, and Thuy Kolik, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer Lighthouse Youth & Family Services. Click here to register for the workshop.

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How to Capitalize on the Historic Wealth Transfer

by Gabriella McKanna

We are in the midst of the largest wealth transfer in history. According to Cerulli, over the next 20 years, an estimated $84 trillion will be passed down from older generations. This shift in wealth presents a critical opportunity for nonprofits to actively re-examine their donor strategies and prepare to tap into new donor demographics. The up-and-coming generations set to inherit this wealth, millennials and Gen Zers, have demonstrated a strong commitment to social causes, acting as one of the most outspoken and engaged cohorts for social justice, equality and other causes that have both global and local impacts. 

That doesn’t mean the next generations’ giving habits will reflect their parents’ tendencies. Even further, the same fundraising strategies that might have worked for our older generational donors might not apply to the digital-first, tech-savvy and discerning younger generations. 

Your organization needs to have a thoughtful fundraising strategy for millennial and Gen Z donors that helps them see the direct impact they have on the community you serve. In doing so, you position your nonprofit to form deeper connections with these potential donors, coordinate existing donors’ wealth transfer and secure long-term financial support to drive meaningful impact for your cause.  

Estate Planning for Multigenerational Support

Baby boomers beginning the wealth transfer process may have questions about how they can continue their legacy of giving beyond their lifetime. As a nonprofit, you can engage your long-term donors in this conversation by providing them with information about your planned giving program and encouraging them to discuss charitable giving as part of the broader estate planning discussion they may be having with their financial adviser. 

By having this discussion early, you help them engage their children and grandchildren in the giving tradition and create a multigenerational donor base committed to your cause.

Revamping Your Digital Strategy to Meet New Donors Where They Are

Nonprofits should not overlook the importance of directly engaging with younger donors in the early stages of wealth-building. Many potential donors in this generation may feel that their donations are too small to make a difference or may simply be unaware of how they can support a cause they care about. As a nonprofit, it is imperative to meet these donors where they naturally engage and communicate the impact of their giving.

As digitally native generations, millennials and Gen Z turn to social media not just for interpersonal connection but for information gathering, shopping and more. Over 46% of Gen Z use social media for online searches rather than traditional search engines, like Google, while 55% make purchases directly through social media. These socially conscious potential donors are actively online and have an appetite to align their dollars with the causes close to their hearts. 

Unlike donors of previous generations, who may have consistently written checks to their preferred nonprofit year after year, millennial and Gen Z donors are more apt to donate to crowdfunding sites, like GoFundme, where the dollars go directly to helping someone in need and the impact is clear and immediate. By sharing strategic, interactive social media content, nonprofits can raise awareness of their mission, demonstrate the impact of donations of all dollar values, and build a vocal community of donors. Social media platforms also boast peer influence as younger generations actively share their interests and publicly endorse social causes. These posts can build greater awareness for nonprofits and encourage existing donors’ friends, families and followers to also pledge support for nonprofit causes.

While cost efficiency is always a priority for nonprofits, social media strategies for donor acquisition and retention can also be more cost-effective than traditional fundraising methods, like pricey large-scale events. Social media engagement offers targeted initiatives to reach specific demographics of donors of all sizes.

Maximizing Reach and Impact 

The anticipated wealth transfer provides nonprofits an invaluable opportunity to usher forward the financial support they need to deliver on their missions and bring about lasting change. By focusing on both ends of the donor spectrum — securing multigenerational giving from older donors and cultivating the next wave of philanthropists, nonprofits can capitalize on changing demographics to ensure their sustainability for years to come. 

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

The Women's Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation has named Camilla Worrell as its next Executive Director.

Autism Connections is excited to announce the appointment of Christina Armstrong-Cattani as Program Director.

The Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News is accepting 2024 Sponsorships. Learn more here and contact us to schedule a discovery call.

DoiforJack and the Jack Quehl Foundation are thrilled to announce they raised over $86,000 at their Fall Art Night event. These critical donations have allowed us to update our website that will launch in November as well as filming and producing our own documentary to be used in our speaking engagements. We have also created film "shorts" to use in engagements, marketing and social media. 

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is proud and grateful to announce that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Scripps Howard Fund to support the Lighthouse Sheakley Center for Youth, a shelter for 18–24-year-olds experiencing homelessness. 

Bethany House Services raised $284,183, a new agency record at the Welcome Home Bash on October 10. All proceeds go to helping the most vulnerable families amongst us--those experiencing homelessness. 

Queer Kentucky is thrilled to announce that they are the recipient of $100,000 in funding from Press Forward in support of their editorial programming.

The University of Cincinnati Foundation recognized its Outstanding Philanthropic Volunteer Award honorees at the George Rieveschl Recognition Dinner on October 17. This annual event celebrates the individuals receiving the Foundation’s highest accolades for their extraordinary philanthropic and volunteer commitments to the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. The 2024 honorees are: the Rosenthal family; Arun Murthy, Bus ’95; the University of Cincinnati Band Alumni Association; Flávia Bastos, PhD; and Holly Giese, Bus ’24.

United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) is excited to announce its investment strategy for the remaining $22 million of MacKenzie Scott's extraordinary gift to the organization. These investments will continue to drive critical impact in education, housing and workforce readiness over the next three years. In addition, UWGC is announcing $2.3 million in partnerships and initiatives aimed at improving youth success and workforce readiness.

Africa Fire Mission honors Scott Holland as our Volunteer of the Year, Hank Clemmensen as our Instructor of the Year, and Matthew 25: Ministries as our 2024 Mission Partner. 



Food for the Soul, which prepares 1,500 meals weekly for those in need using rescued food, is a ministry of the Society of the Transfiguration and is grateful for a $20,000 grant from the Millstone Fund for its kitchen renovation.

Join the World Affairs Council’s Young Professionals Advisory Group, November 1, 4:00pm-6:00pm, for an exciting networking event at The Globe in Covington. Connect with fellow young professionals and strengthen your ties in the Cincinnati region. We're thrilled to welcome visiting international delegates who are here to explore Youth Empowerment and Civic Engagement. This is a unique chance to engage with professionals from around the world and discover new ways to get involved with international initiatives. Register here.

The bi3 Fund awarded $400,000 to Uzima Rejuvenation Station in conjunction with NyNi, Inc. to support the Black Midwives: Champions for Maternal Health Initiative.  The three-year grant will fuel culturally competent childbirth education and breastfeeding support, as well as resources to address the social determinants of health. The program will serve a significant portion of Black expectant parents and babies in Butler County, with a goal of improving infant mortality rates and health outcomes.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is pleased to announce its Board Officers and election of new Trustees for the 2024–25 fiscal year. Continuing in their Officer roles are Chair Rance Duke; President Bruce Petrie, Jr.; Vice President Andrew B. Quinn; Treasurer Susan Kelley-Fernandez; and Secretary Eric Kearney. Five new Trustees will serve their first term from 2024–2027: Hesham Tohamy Abd El Hak, Tracy Hartmann, Jackie Reau, Cheryl Rose and Christine Schiff. Lauren Hannan Shafer begins her first full year as a Trustee.



Main Street Ventures, an entrepreneur support organization providing equity-free funding to startups across the Tri-State region, is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Launch It: Cincy summer program for undergraduate students. In its fourth year, the program provides undergraduate entrepreneurs the opportunity to spend the summer living and working in Cincinnati, connections with other student founders, access to office space, mentoring, finance support, and other resources to help build and grow their ideas.

Could you use marketing help? If so, apply to participate in AMA Agency - a community outreach program that matches nonprofits and startups with experienced marketing professionals for 6-month marketing projects. The mission of the program is to help grow our local economy and build community resilience. Find more information and apply here. 

Aviatra Accelerators announces the launch of its Capital-Ready Women (CRW) program, the only fundability assessment and guided program in the U.S. that is not government-affiliated or associated with a financial institution. This program is specifically designed to help women in non-tech industries prepare to successfully access capital through loans or investments. Look here for more information about Aviatra's Capital-Ready Women program or to apply.

The Warren County Foundation is accepting applications for 2024 Impact Grants. Deadline is October 25. Funding is to support programs and collaborations that will impact the Warren County community in 2025.



Join the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) for its annual look at where the NKY Metro region and national economy are headed in the new year. Eggs 'N Issues: Regional Economic Outlook will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 7:30am - 9:15am at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center – South. Pre-registration is required online.

Free Non-Profit Dinner Workshop, October 30, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Coopers Hawk in Kenwood. Blue & Company will discuss their Accounting Services, SAXON will discuss their Employee Benefit Programs geared for Non-Profits and Mutual of America will discuss Retirement Plans for Non-Profits. RSVP to rgoldner@gosaxon.com or 513-317-8412.

When it comes to grant success, finding an aligned funder is everything. But how do you determine which opportunities are truly worth pursuing? Join us for a free Grantseeking Masterclass led by funding strategist Holly Alsop. This is not your typical webinar—expect an interactive crash course on identifying and securing your ideal funding matches. Tuesday, October 29, 1:00pm-2:00pm ET. Registration is free but spots are limited. 

Bridging Differences to Address Toxic Polarization with Eric Ward, presented by Interact for Health, October 31, 10:30am-12:00pm. We’re living in a time where society is being pulled in two directions: either we double down on fear, suspicion, and division, or we take the harder path of bridging—finding common ground in our shared humanity. In this virtual session, Eric K. Ward will break down why bridging differences isn’t about watering down our values or softening our fight for equity and justice—it’s about recognizing that real change requires us to lean into the hard work of facing our past, healing our collective wounds, and building a future together. This is a free event but registration is required. 

On November 13th from 9am-10:30am, GC Nonprofit News and Leadership Council for Nonprofits will present a panel discussion on HR Challenges and Solutions. Publisher, Jane Page-Steiner will moderate a discussion on HR issues with top nonprofit leaders from our region. Panelists will share strategies they have used to retain and develop nonprofit employees. We are excited to have on the panel; Meredith Davis, Senior Director Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area, David Howard, Chief Human Resources Officer, CHNK Behavioral Health, and Thuy Kolik, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer Lighthouse Youth & Family Services. Click here to register for the workshop.

Applications are being accepted for a special bilingual English/Spanish Community Health Worker Certification course. Classes are 5:00pm-8:30pm, Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning October 28, 2024. For more information contact Shinese Moye at smoye@healthcareaccessnow.org.  

There are many ways that you can volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul. Whether you would like to serve once, coordinate a group project or get involved on a regular basis, we are grateful for your time and talents. Multiple opportunities to serve during the holidays are now available. Register and find additional information here.

New FTC rules could aid donors in opting out Nonprofit managers are scrambling to get clarity on how to proceed regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “click to cancel” provisions requiring businesses to make it easier for consumers to cancel enrollment in recurring billing, such as memberships.

8 key responsibilities of treasurers of all-volunteer organizations Here is a wonderful, succinct guide that provides help for the 600,000 + treasurers of all-volunteer organizations (AVOs).

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