February 20, 2025



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What are Your Nonprofit's Priorities and Goals for 2025?

Prioritizing Collaboration and Sustainable Funding

Arts and Culture Alpine County (ACAC), a local arts agency, has obtained small grants from the Alpine County Board of Supervisors and Live Healthy, an organization under the Alpine County umbrella. Both of those groups have created memoranda of understanding (MOU) that spell out the responsibilities of both the receiving and giving organization.

This year, our executive director worked personally with the county’s development director to craft the MOU for the coming fiscal year. In addition to spelling out the work that ACAC is already doing, the MOU added a requirement for ACAC to support local artists with some financial compensation.

Also added was a requirement for the county to offer some assistance, such as putting ACAC in touch with people who could facilitate the financial increases and/or could offer intrinsic support, such as grantwriting classes.

Essentially, ACAC’s priorities are to hold events that benefit the community and include DEI and to work more with county representatives to increase collaboration and knowledge.

A grantwriting workshop and the continuation of arts shows in the local library are examples. Having an MOU with giving agencies is helpful when we ask for funding next cycle. We will be able to point out and document what we have done and ask for increased funding to do more, such as work on some public arts projects.

— January Riddle from Arts and Culture Alpine County

Diversifying Fundraising Strategies and Strengthening Donor Relationships

To effectively address fundraising challenges in 2025, we have developed an eight-point plan to stay focused and organized. We will diversify revenue streams and explore all our options. We will increase digital fundraising by developing a strong online presence, enhance our website and social media for compelling narratives, and host virtual events to leverage peer-to-peer fundraising.

We will strengthen donor relationships and build deeper, more sustainable relationships with our current and potential donors. We will encourage our supporters to create personal fundraising pages linked to our campaigns, especially during annual events and giving days. We will empower our supporters to be champions of our cause through engagement and through our volunteer opportunities.

We will research and target high-priority foundations and government funding sources while strengthening our relationships with our current funders. We will demonstrate the real-world impact of donations and gifts to create trust and confidence among our community. We will use data to inform and optimize our fundraising strategy for more targeted and effective efforts.

We will collaborate with like-minded organizations to amplify our impact. By setting clear, measurable goals and aligning them with a thoughtful strategy, our nonprofit will navigate all challenges head-on.

— Paul Marengo from The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center

Strengthening Board Governance and Organizational Efficiency

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Partners For Change is proud to announce the appointment of Stacie Strotman as its first President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Meals on Wheels is pleased to welcome veteran fundraising and philanthropy professional Mike Hogan as the nonprofit’s Chief Advancement Officer. 

Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio (PBPO) is pleased to share the election of Michael Moeddel, Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, to its Board of Directors.

The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County welcomes five new members to its board of directors: (L to R): Patrick N. Longo, Jacob G. Samad, Gina A. Hemenway, Todd S. Neumann, Robert D. Festenstein. 

Purcell Marian High School is thrilled to announce the 2025 Praestans Award recipients. Awardees must live exemplary lives in their chosen profession and embody the following: service to their community, loyalty, generosity, and be or have been a dedicated servant to Purcell Marian High School's historic family of schools. This year's award recipients are: Dr. Jeanne-Marie Tapke, Marian High School Class of 1969, Mark Frietch, Purcell High School Class of 1976, John Sarky, Purcell High School Class of 1978. 

DePaul Cristo Rey High School (DPCR) has received a $50,000 grant from Greater Cincinnati Foundation for the school's college and career-readiness workforce development program. DPCR is the only local high school offering students access to the national Cristo Rey education model that combines an academic program which prepares students for college while they participate in the school's Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP). 

The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit brings together 650 passionate and visionary leaders to share inspiring, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented ideas that propel us toward a healthier, more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. Join Fortune 500 powerhouses, innovative entrepreneurs, government officials, sustainability directors, academic, non-profit, and community leaders committed to solving some of the region's toughest environmental problems while creating a positive economic impact. We invite you to secure your spot today with Early Bird ticket prices. Ticket prices increase on April 1.

In celebration of Black History Month, the historic Harriet Beecher Stowe House is proud to announce a special Pop-Up Shop Day on Sunday, February 23, noon – 4:00pm. This event aims to highlight and support local Black-owned businesses and artisans, providing them with a platform to showcase their unique products and services. For more information about programs and events, call 513-751-0651 or visit www.stowehousecincy.org.

The Victorian at Riverside is most grateful for a grant of $5,000 from the William P. Anderson Foundation to support the meals program for residents of the assisted-living home in Covington. Access to nutrition enables older adults to live meaningful lives with as much independence as possible while avoiding unsafe shelter, hospitalization, and admission to a nursing home.

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented the NKY Community Award to Sheriff Mike Helmig at February's Eggs 'N Issues event held on Feb. 18. The award is given to individuals, businesses, or organizations throughout the Northern Kentucky Metro region to recognize their positive impact on the community.

Talbert House is proud to honor Cheryl Wilson as 2024 Employee of the Year. Joining her as Outstanding Employees are Shawn Holloway in Central Services, Angelika Faulkner-Nunn in Community Care, Sheila Lyons in Housing, Beth Alexander-Simpson in Addictions, and Rob Evans in Mental Health. These individuals were celebrated for their exceptional contributions at the agency’s annual Winterfest employee appreciation event.

The Samaritan Car Care Clinic is pleased to share that it has received several grants that will help address transportation barriers faced by low-income families. Grants came from: Zonta Club of Cincinnati; Christ Church Cathedral; Bell Charitable Foundation; PNC Foundation; Charles H. Dater Foundation; and the R. C. Durr Foundation. Together we are offering a hand-up with shared cost car repairs so that wage earners can keep getting to their jobs.



Saint Timothy Parish, Union, KY awards up to six (6) grants each year to Northern Kentucky nonprofit agencies. Each grant is limited to a maximum of $3000 each for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Nonprofit agencies must serve or benefit the disadvantaged and poor of the Northern Kentucky community and must meet our Eligibility Criteria and Grant Components outlined in the grant application. Contact Pat Seuberling for more information, pseuberling@saint-timothy.org. 

Zonta Club of Cincinnati will be accepting applications for our 2025 Grant Program to empower women through service and advocacy. Not-for-Profit organizations may apply for grants awards ranging in an amount from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $2,000 per funding cycle. All applications must be received by April 1, 2025, for the May 31, 2025, distribution. Find additional information here. 

A Spring 2025 class at NKU will look at occupational therapy intervention and program planning for group and activity development. We are looking for community partners who would benefit from our graduate student projects to help develop, improve, or maximize the psychosocial health and wellness of the organization's members. We invite applications from nonprofits (or programs within nonprofits) that are focused on supporting psychosocial support and group opportunities toward building a stronger community. Students in our class will review applications and select four community agencies that will then collaborate with our students and receive a student-designed group activity plan or a design to enhance psychosocial well-being in the community organization. Additional details may be found here. 

As part of his commitment to ensuring all Ohio children have the opportunity to build strong foundations for success, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director Kara B. Wente announced the availability of $5 million in grant funding to support training for teachers at early care and education programs on how to harness the Science of Reading to enrich their young students’ literacy skills from an early age. To learn more about DCY and its priorities, visit 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.



Join Interact for Health and ProBono Partnership of Ohio for a webinar designed specifically for nonprofit leaders and board members on Thursday, February 27 at 9 a.m. In this session, we will provide a clear and high-level legal overview of the latest Executive Orders impacting nonprofits, exploring what we know, what remains uncertain, and identify areas where your organization can take control amidst the changing landscape. Register here.

Volunteer for Visionaries + Voices at our annual fundraiser, Double Vision XVI, May 2, Memorial Hall. Double Vision is Cincinnati's unique art auction featuring collaborations between more than 40 community artists and V+V artists. Make a positive impact for artists with disabilities in our community by being a part of our volunteer team that supports a live and silent auction. This event runs from 6:30pm-10:30pm, volunteers work 2-hour shifts and are welcome to watch or participate in the art auction. Volunteer roles include direct guests to check-in, pass hors d'oeuvres, track auction winners, and wrap artwork. To volunteer please email mmcknight@visionariesandvoices.com.



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