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As we kick off the new calendar/fiscal year, it's a great time to evaluate revenue streams and update funding goals for your organization!

And grants are an excellent source of diversified funding, as they offer a broad range of possibilities and consistent revenue streams. Establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with a grantmaker can help turn grants into a reliable source of revenue to aid growth.

However, grant writing can be resource-intensive, making acquiring grants challenging and time consuming.

But, that doesn’t mean grants aren’t worth the time and effort! A recent study found that 40% of funders aren't giving as much as they could be, meaning most nonprofits have high-capacity donors that they may not be aware of, and who are ready to be discovered - which presents a huge opportunity. With an effective process, organizations can discover opportunities that they have not yet tapped into, and ultimately move these donors into greater levels of giving.

So how do we achieve this? The process of finding these donors starts with prospecting and prioritizing, which requires asking the right questions and having the right information.

Data about funders is abundant, but siloed, making prospecting and researching oftentimes time-consuming and challenging. To accelerate this process, we suggest taking a step back and thinking about things from a new perspective.

First, think about what information is actually important. Every nonprofit has different needs, therefore the questions you need to answer about a funder may differ.

Questions that can be used as a starting point include:

● What are the giving patterns of potential donors?

● Who were the past grantees? What types of projects were funded?

● Where geographically do potential donors focus their giving?

● Does your organization have the bandwidth to write a proposal AND meet reporting requirements?

Join our FREE workshop on Wednesday, April 5th for 16 key questions to ask yourself to evaluate good fit funders 

Next, it’s important to consider where you’re looking for funding opportunities, and how funder data is being presented to you. For many, Google is an obvious go-to search engine for this task, but it’s 2023 - there are better prospect research strategies and solutions that allow you to secure good fit funders faster AND easier!

We recommend opting for data sources that provide only active opportunities that you can apply for, and which integrate multi-year foundation tax data (990s) to provide a clear picture of potential funders, their giving priorities, and the likelihood for a good fit.

Of course, that is oftentimes easier said than done.

So, come hone your prospecting skills and join us on Wednesday, 4/5 at 1 PM ET for a FREE, interactive workshop on “How to Find Good Funders in Under 60 Minutes"!

In this session, you’ll learn:

● Why grants are so powerful, especially heading into the first half of 2023

● What is prospect research and why is it important

● 16 key questions to ask yourself to evaluate good fit funders

● How to start finding good fit funders fast using Instrumentl

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The Warren County Foundation recently awarded four $10,000 Impact Grants to the following organizations for 2023 programs: Beech Acres Parenting Center, Countryside YMCA, Hospice of Cincinnati and Warren County Community Services.

Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship is grateful for a $20,000 grant from The Charles H. Dater Foundation. This grant supports all of the organization's equine assisted services.

Taft Lecture Series welcomes Bryan Stevenson, founder and director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy, Friday, March 17, 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm, Christ Church Cathedral. This is a free event, but registration is required. Register here.

Cincinnati Animal CARE is in search of new foster families. Join CAC's Foster Open House, Friday, March 31 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the shelter at 3949 Colerain Avenue. Visitors will be able to speak with staff and other fosters and potentially leave with their first foster pet that evening.

Mental Health Access Point, a division of Central Clinic Behavioral Health, will be renamed Central Connection and expand access to substance use assessment and treatment services beginning July 1, 2023.

Cincinnati Opera and CET are pleased to collaborate on the broadcast of Cabaret of Hope: Warsaw 1941, Cincinnati Opera's tribute to the artists of the Warsaw Ghetto. The program will premiere on CET (48.1) and will be streamed on the PBS app on April 16, with additional airings on CET Arts (48.3) continuing through June 2023.

North Fairmount Community Center is grateful to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation for a “Boots on the Ground” grant which will enable us to make social work services readily accessible to residents of North Fairmont.

Santa Maria Community Services to help Families Empower their Lives Financially by Hosting a Block Party that Includes Fifth Third Bank eBus. Education, resources and financial services will be offered in Spanish and English.

Santa Maria Community Services to help families empower their lives financially by hosting a Block Party, including Fifth Third Bank eBus, April 6, 2023, 11:00am to 4:00pm, 3208 Warsaw Avenue.

Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) is grateful to The Millstone Fund for a $100,000 grant toward its capital campaign to construct the first purpose-built community arts center in Cincinnati. Thanks to this gift and over 300 other community gifts CCAC is now 90% of the way to its $10.5 million goal.

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.

The Franciscan Sisters of the Poor have excess building space available on their St. Clare Campus, 60 Compton Road. Space will be made available to interested and selected nonprofit organizations at rates significantly below market. For additional information, contact ca@franciscansistersofthepoor.org or (513) 761-9040, ext. 110. 

The Joe Burrow Foundation (JBF) has launched a new grant application program called “Do Good” grants and will consider requests of up to $50,000. Project proposals must support the JBF mission in new and innovative ways. The foundation is interested in supporting projects that develop new pathways for mental health protection and food insecurity that are sustainable and designed to have lasting impact. Eligibility requirements and applications can be found here.

The Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls is asking all Hamilton County high school students to join students around the globe in participating in World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2. Local health funder bi3 is partnering with the Commission on Women & Girls to provide up to $500 per school to plan, create and lead activities that engage fellow students. Applications can be accessed at bi3.org/teenmentalhealth.

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.

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.  

Introduction to Finding Grants, March 20, 10:00am to 11:30am. This virtual class examines the characteristics of a successful grant seeking nonprofit organization and introduces the basic concepts and practices in grant seeking. This online event is free but registration is required.

Grants Research Lab, March 22, 10:00am to 11:30am. A roughly hour and a half virtual demonstration covering the basics you need to quickly start searching the Foundation Directory Online database to identify the best potential funders for your nonprofit organization. Free. Registration required.

Come hone your prospecting skills and join Instrumentl on Wednesday, 4/5 at 1 PM ET for a FREE, interactive workshop on “How to Find Good Funders in Under 60 Minutes”! Learn more and register here.

Communication Style Workshop: How to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Internal Communication w/ Keela, March 29, 2023, 1:00pm to 2:00pm, ET. In this workshop, we'll help you identify your communication style and understand how to adapt it to work better with others, building more effective relationships with colleagues, donors, and board members. Find more information about this free event plus registration here.

The Cincinnati Art Museum is accepting applications for its new docent class of 2024. The art museum aims to recruit 20 new docents, both building upon and diversifying its current team of 67 active volunteer educators.

Nonprofit leaders cite workforce shortages and hiring difficulties as top challenge in new study Nonprofit programs can suffer as a result of staffing and volunteer shortages. Economic uncertainty can further affect nonprofit budgets if small-dollar donors reduce their charitable contributions — or worse, stop giving altogether.

Nonprofit compliance and best practices "to do" list Whether you run a nonprofit or serve on the Board, you have a responsibility to make sure the organization is in compliance. There never seems to be enough time to step back, take stock, and launch that preventative compliance review. At a minimum, there are things that any nonprofit can do – and every nonprofit should do...

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Compliance Specialist, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services (Posted 3/9/2023) Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is seeking a LSW or LPC to manage agency-wide compliance and quality. This position will also provide staff training in a variety of agency subjects: EHR (Carelogic), clinical documentation, diversity, Trauma Informed Care and more as needed. Learn more…

Executive Team Administrative Assistant, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (Posted 3/9/2023) The person in this role ensures that the executive team is running at full capacity to achieve its mission by providing comprehensive administrative support to the team and by working with internal and external parties to coordinate and execute the various tasks needed to initiate, run and conclude projects. Learn more…

Grant Manager, Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati (Posted 3/9/2023) The Grant Manager is responsible for finding funding opportunities for an organization and writing polished proposals to earn grant money. Their duties include researching deadlines, drafting grant requests, and submitting reports for approval. Learn more…

Executive Director, Queen City Kitchen (Posted 3/9/2023) The Queen City Kitchen is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Director to advance the mission, lead the organization, and drive growth to serve those in our community.  The Key responsibilities include reporting directly to Board of Directors, hiring and staff oversight, annual budgeting, bookkeeping and financial statement preparation, coordinating the volunteer program, marketing and public relations. Learn more…

Associate Director of Gift Agreements and Acknowledgments, Miami University (Posted 3/9/2023) This position is responsible for writing gift agreements that document major gift commitments to Miami University and presidential communications that enhance the relationship between the university and its generous donors. Learn more…

Healthy Harvest Mobile Market Coordinator, Freestore Foodbank (Posted 3/9/2023) This position provides oversight of the day-to-day operation of the Healthy Harvest Mobile Market. Mobile Market Coordinator job includes the purchasing, acquiring and loading of product, driving and setting up the market, breakdown and unloading, cleaning, sorting spoiled product, inventory, transactions, register settlement, bank deposits and support of the market processes along with providing site-level relationship management. Learn more…

Chief Operating Officer, Ignite Philanthropy (Posted 3/9/2023) The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for leading and managing corporate strategy and operations. The COO directly oversees company finance and accounting, human resources, talent development, DEI and company culture, legal, internal communications, IT, and company-wide change management. This position reports to the CEO, leads a team of three corporate team members and maintains company vendor and professional partner relationships. Learn more…

Manager, Nonprofit Services, Ignite Philanthropy (Posted 3/9/2023) The Manager is a pivotal role supporting Ignite Philanthropy’s Non-Profit Services Division and is responsible for managing fundraising for a portfolio of leading non-profits primarily located in the Cincinnati region. The Manager will work with non-profits of varying sizes and across a diverse range of sectors, and with some of our community’s top donors and leaders. Learn more…

Social Enterprise Manager, ArtWorks (part-time) (Posted 3/9/2023) ArtWorks seeks a Social Enterprise Manager to cultivate partnerships and secure contracts for public art projects and for our new creative studios--two mural studios and a graphic design studio launching in 2023. Learn more…

Director of Development, ArtWorks (Posted 3/9/2023) ArtWorks seeks a Director of Development to plan and execute successful fundraising and development activities to advance our mission to create community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages. Learn more…

Mural Studio Manager, ArtWorks (part-time) (Posted 3/9/2023) Studio Manager who will co-team with another Mural Studio Manager to fulfill a range of client services with a focus on mural design and production, while providing youth, ages 18-24, with mentorship and guidance. Learn more…

Housing Paralegal Advocate, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 3/9/2023) We seek to hire a full-time Housing Advocate who will work with Legal Aid attorneys and community partners such as Community Action Agency to help families prevent the loss of housing as a result of eviction, foreclosure, or unsafe housing conditions. The focus of the position is to help families and individuals maintain affordable rental housing, prevent eviction and foreclosure, and address unsafe housing conditions. Learn more…

Associate, Project Lift, United Way of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 3/2/2023) United Way of Greater Cincinnati is seeking a Project Lift Associate who will play an important role in supporting day-to-day operations of Project Lift. The Associate will support efforts to deepen the impact of Project Lift and ensure it contributes to building strong systems of care for families in the region. Learn more…

Annual Fund Coordinator, Walnut Hills High School Alumni Foundation (Posted 3/2/2023) The Annual Fund Coordinator coordinates the Foundation’s Annual Fund program, with the purpose of raising unrestricted funds with a goal to increase the number of donors and dollar amount raised each year. Learn more…

Therapist-Mental Health Services, Envision Ohio (Posted 3/2/2023) Perform diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy interventions for children, adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health diagnosis in order to enable them to achieve their optimal level of mind, body, and spirit. Therapy services may also be provided to family members of those served within the target population. Learn more…

Chief Experience Officer, United Way of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 3/2/2023) The Chief Experience Officer will drive strategy and operational efforts to ensure that each stakeholder of United Way of Greater Cincinnati has an excellent experience regardless of their connection, including team members, donors, community partners, volunteers, residents, elected officials and corporate leaders. Learn more…

Chief Marketing Officer, United Way of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 3/2/2023) The Senior Director of Marketing will work to strengthen and grow United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s brand and engage stakeholders across sectors as the leading social impact organization in greater Cincinnati and our region. Learn more…

Senior Director of Marketing, United Way of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 3/2/2023) The Senior Director of Marketing will work to strengthen and grow United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s brand and engage stakeholders across sectors as the leading social impact organization in greater Cincinnati and our region. Learn more…

Development Coordinator, Lindner Center of Hope (Posted 3/2/2023) The Office of Development at LCOH is responsible for fundraising and constituent relations, including coordination of donor prospecting, solicitation of gifts, donor stewardship and basic donor relations. The position of Development Coordinator for Development supports and enhances fundraising operations, donor and constituent relations and stewardship of donors for Lindner Center of HOPE. Learn more…

Program Director, The Interfaith Center at Miami University (Part-time) (Posted 3/2/2023) This position will work with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement new programming within the scope of the center’s mission. The Program Director will also manage the day-to-day front office responsibilities for The Interfaith Center (TIC) and represent the center at all Miami University and Oxford community functions. Learn more…

Senior Development Officer, American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio (Posted 3/2/2023) Energetic, ambitious, proactive cultivation of social justice warriors. The ACLU of Ohio’s Development Department seeks an experienced front-line fundraiser. A go-getter with the skills to connect with everyone from college students to seasoned activists who all want the same thing we do – to stand as the guardians of liberty, democracy, and the U.S. Constitution. Learn more…

Principal, St. Ursula Villa School (Posted 3/2/2023) The Principal reports to the school’s President, is a member of the administrative team, and serves as the educational leader for the Traditional Kindergarten through 8th Grade academic programs. The principal, working with the President and Director of Early Childhood, will be responsible for the Catholic faith-formation of students and their academic success. This position is heavily focused on academic leadership and offers an attractive compensation package. Learn more…

Coordinator, Alumni Relations, Miami University (Posted 3/202023) This position assists the Alumni Relations team with alumni events, programs, and operations designed to foster and strengthen the relationship between alumni and Miami University. The Coordinator represents the Alumni Relations team with internal and external constituencies through written, verbal, and in-person interactions. In addition to managing logistics for various events and programming, the Coordinator maintains alumni relations data integrity and can comfortably coordinate multiple projects at any given time. Learn more…

Staff Financial Manager, Catholic Inner-city Schools Education (Posted 2/23/2023) In your role you will build relationships with Business managers at CISE elementary schools to ensure compliance with relevant standards, procedures and regulations for charitable organizations. You will also work with CISE Staff accountant in financial matters for CISE, CISE - SGO and the CISE Foundation. You will work side by side with a dynamic team to make a quality Catholic school education available to children living in poverty in Cincinnati. Learn more…

Executive Director, The Chatfield Edge (Posted 2/23/2023) This role will provide leadership and administrative oversight for all strategic and operational aspects of the organization to fulfill its mission and ensure financial sustainability. The executive director will lead the growth of the organization through the introduction of new student support services, facility utilization to generate sustainable auxiliary revenue, and effective marketing/promotion to generate substantial and diversified fundraising support. Learn more…

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, ArtWorks (Posted 2/23/2023) ArtWorks seeks a Senior Director of Marketing Communications to lead the strategy, planning and execution of marketing and communications to advance the organization’s mission to create community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages. Learn more…

Executive Director, Reach Out Lakota (Posted 2/23/2023) The Executive Director will provide the operational leadership of Reach Out Lakota (ROL) and work with the Board of Directors (Board) to provide strategic leadership for ROL’s mission and strategic initiatives. This includes overseeing the day-to-day operations as well as representing ROL in the community. Learn more...

Fundraising Event Manager, International Rett Syndrome Foundation (Posted 2/23/2023) We're seeking adynamic Fundraising Event Manager passionate about people, fundraising, and hosting engaging events. This person must be positive, detail-oriented, flexible, and a top-notch problem-solver. This role reports to IRSF's Chief Marketing & Development Officer, providing support and leadership for multiple volunteer-run as well as IRSF-hosted events. This person must be passionate about IRSF’s mission, comfortable managing volunteers, work well in a matrixed team environment, and be an excellent communicator. Learn more…

Program Manager, 1N5 (Posted 2/23/2023) The Program Manager will support the work of 1N5 in decreasing youth suicide, by acting as a resource for youth, school staff, parents, and caregivers on youth mental health and mental illness. This individual will not provide mental health treatment or direct care through this position, but instead will provide mental health education and resources and act as a connector to care for individuals when needed. Learn more…

Community Educator, 1N5 (Posted 2/23/2023) As a Community Educator, you are an ambassador and extension of 1N5’s work to decrease the stigma and start the conversation about mental health in our Greater Cincinnati community. The mission of the Community Educator Program is to address the disparities surrounding mental health educational support for marginalized groups in underserved communities. Learn more…

Development Officer, Grant Writing & Events, Cincinnati Nature Center (Posted 2/16/2023) Seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Development Officer concentrating on Grant Writing & Events. This position reports to the Director of Development and works closely with various departments to coordinate, write, and report on grants and is also responsible for supporting multiple fundraising events. Learn more…

Major Gifts Officer, Cincinnati Nature Center (Posted 2/16/2023) Seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Major Gifts Officer. This position reports to the Director of Development and works closely with donors, guests, and staff to retain and increase donor support. This position’s skill set requires tremendous attention to detail and strong relationship skills. Learn more…

Corporate Relationship Manager, Adopt A Class (Posted 2/16/2023) The person in this position will play an integral role in the success of program expansion and relationship management. Central to the success of this position will be establishing new corporate partnerships, volunteer team recruitment, onboarding, training, successful guidance of our programming, as well as strong and frequent company interaction to maintain and build strong relationships with our expanding portfolio of corporate foundations. Learn more…

Community Partnership & Resource Manager, Found Village (Posted 2/16/2023) This role supports the mobilization of youth ages 13-25 by connecting them with resourcing in areas such as housing, jobs, behavioral and physical health, schooling, etc. as well as builds and maintains partnerships in the community that help fill these needs. This person must have experience with systematizing resourcing to serve the needs of several youth simultaneously. Learn more…

Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 2/16.2023) Applications are being accepted for full-time attorneys to join our Family Law and Attorney/Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Practice in our Hamilton, Ohio office. Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm dedicated to reducing poverty and ensuring family stability through effective legal assistance. Learn more…

Education Coordinator, Clifton Cultural Arts Center (Posted 2/16/2023) CCAC is seeking an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking individual to lead its arts education initiatives and school partnerships. The Education Coordinator develops and manages CCAC’s signature “CCACMakes” educational programs, as well as other arts, culture and wellness classes for diverse people of all ages at CCAC and in outreach locations. Learn more…

Executive Assistant, Miami University (Posted 2/16/2023) The person in this role will assist with the overall daily operations of the Assistant Vice President for University Advancement, Donor Engagement and Board Relations, and President of the Miami University Foundation. This position will also provide support to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Miami University Foundation and the Associate Director, Volunteer Boards. Learn more…

Program Manager, Adopt A Class (Posted 2/16/2023) Seeking two additional Program Managers who will work to ensure programmatic success through the School Management Model, design programming within a grade band (K-2, 3-5, or 6-8), develop curriculum and effective implementation, and build community partnerships. The manager will be responsible for building and managing relationships with school partners and mentor teams serving school partners. Learn more…

Human Resources Manager, Stepping Stones (Posted 2/16/2023) This human resources position will plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of Stepping Stones including recruitment strategies, managing benefits, onboarding and training of new staff and satisfying various compliance requirements. This position will report to the Director of Finance and compensation will be commensurate with experience. Learn more…

Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (Posted 2/16/2023) This position reports directly to Senior Director, Donor Services and collaborates with the Finance, Community Strategies and Marketing Departments. The manager is responsible for taking the lead on managing Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s special initiative fundraising efforts. Learn more…

Director of Advancement, Mercy McAuley High School (Posted 2/9/2023) Mercy McAuley is looking for an experienced Director of Advancement. This position is the chief development and major gift fundraising officer for the school. Are you up to the challenge of leading and mentoring an advancement team...come join our wolf pack. Learn more…

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