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Going back-to-school is not just about getting our children ready, but parents and caregivers alike. Gathering school supplies, organizing backpacks, finding clothes that fit and planning lunches are likely the easiest and most straight forward of the back-to-school activities. The commencement of a new school year brings with it a blend of excitement and potential anxiety and pressure, particularly for those facing life stressors or other challenges. The intricacies introduced by the pandemic have further complicated this reality, underscoring the significance of integrating actions that cultivate children's mental and emotional preparedness alongside their physical readiness for school.

By focusing on your child’s mental and emotional health, you ensure a smooth transition from a typical summer day to structured school routines with imposed academic expectations. Providing more targeted academic and emotional tools will nurture self-confidence, reduce anxiety, promote a positive mindset, and improve emotional intelligence. will prepare them for a successful school year. By combining tangible preparations, the cultivation of emotional and mental health and a good adult support system, you are fostering academic success and emotional resilience.

Alleviating Anxiety: Returning to school after a long break with a fear of the unknown – new teachers, classmates, and subjects – can lead to nervousness and apprehension. Discuss what they can expect, talk about the fun and exciting aspects of school, and reassure them that it’s normal to be nervous.

Mental and emotional preparation also involves helping children build their confidence. Reinforce their strengths, encourage them to express their fears and worries, and provide positive reinforcement to help them build resilience and confidence.

Encourage them to see mistakes as learning opportunities rather than failures. By teaching children to embrace a growth mindset, parents and educators can help students become more engaged, motivated, and successful in their learning experiences.

Ensuring children have a consistent sleep schedule, balanced diet, and regular physical activity are key aspects of mental and emotional preparation. Good health habits support brain function, mood regulation, and overall well-being.

Preparing children to interact effectively with their peers and teachers can help them feel more comfortable and engaged in the school setting. Play dates, sports, and other social activities can help children develop and maintain their social skills.

The US is experiencing a prescription drug shortage with more and more medication in short supply for longer stretches of time. Those medications include antibiotics, ADHD medication and more. Originally related to supply-chain issues, the shortage of medication is now driven by increased demand. In February of this year, NBC reported that, after nearly six months of these shortages, millions of Americans had already been affected. For children, the shortage has renewed challenges with focus and behavior, leading to difficulty with school performance, as well as disruption for families. Be proactive and work with your school, pharmacist, and doctor to stay ahead of your children’s medications. If medication is to be provided at school, initiate contact with the school nurse or designated professional now. When children who take medication return to school with clear communication, careful planning, and cooperation with the school, along with the other tips above, parents and caregivers have a better guarantee that their child will have a safe, enjoyable, and productive school year.

Remember that being a parent comes with its challenges. Take things one step at a time, don't hesitate to ask for or get help when you need it and give yourself some grace. Remember that each child is unique, so it’s best to tailor your actions, words and mannerisms to their individual needs, preferences and personality. Providing this level of support, encouragement, and a safe space for them to grow and learn will set the foundation for a successful school year and contribute to their overall well-being.

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Springer School and Center is grateful to the Ohio EPA for selecting Springer a recipient of a grant worth $40,895 to go toward recycling and litter prevention education and the purchasing of recycling equipment.

The Warren County Foundation is continuing to partner with the Evan Chenoweth Trust to help support the maintenance of the Middle Run Cemetery in Sugarcreek Township. 

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) has announced a new membership partnership with the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce designed to help businesses grow and thrive in both regions. The announcement continues the NKY Chamber's efforts to increase networking opportunities across cultures and borders while providing access to business resources.

Green Umbrella is thrilled to be one of the recipients of Interact for Health's Advancing Health Justice awards. This grant will be used to support Green Umbrella's work in climate planning, food system resilience, and developing & implementing practical solutions to combat climate change on a regional scale.

Xavier University hosts its Fall Career Fair, Tuesday, September 26, 2:00pm – 5:00pm, Cintas Center. Find more information here.

Main Street Ventures welcomed more than 100 attendees to "Adventure Through Greater Cincinnati”, its second annual entrepreneur showcase event held at MadTree Brewing on July 25. The event kicked off with university students pitching their business ideas as part of the Launch It: Cincy Summer Program.

Adopt A Class, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering student success through group mentorship, is proud to announce its exciting relocation to the prestigious UC Digital Futures Building. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the organization's journey to enhance its capabilities and serve students with even greater dedication.

Activities Beyond the Classroom thanks U.S. Bank Foundation for its enduring support of ABC Clubs, which serve upwards of 300 low-income students in Cincinnati with free afterschool programming that introduces them to new arts, athletic, wellness, lifeskills, and STEM subjects.

AT&T and the AT&T Foundation have awarded Easterseals Redwood a $16,000 grant to support its Work & Grow program, as part of the foundation's efforts to bridge the digital divide.

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling, with the NKY Community Award on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The award is sponsored by First National Bank of Kentucky and is given out to individuals, businesses or organizations throughout the Northern Kentucky Metro region that have made a positive impact in the community.

The Power of Music (POM®) seeks to improve the lives of people who are isolated or detached from the broader community – e.g., people seeking food, shelter or medical care and people in group homes or senior and transitional living facilities – by connecting with them and bringing them the warmth and proven health benefits of live, in-person music performed by high school students. Interested in bringing the joy of music to your clients? Learn more and/or request a free performance here.

The Warren County Foundation is accepting applications for grant programs this fall including Impact Grants, Women's Fund, Mary Ann Klingling Trust, Discretionary Grants and the Warren County Environmental Forum. Grant Information: Warren County Foundation

Is your nonprofit in need any help with mapping? Perhaps you want to “map” your clients or services by location and/or by time. If so, please let Northern Kentucky University Computer Science/Software Engineering Professor Hongmei Wang know by using this ONLINE REQUEST FORM before Aug. 20. Students will select mapping projects from requests, and then partner with those selected to deliver digital maps at the end of the class. The class is part of NKU’s Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project. In addition to receiving digital maps, one organization will be selected by the class for $2,000 in funding to implement the plan that the map project will support. More information available from Dr. Wang, Ph.D. at  wangh1@nku.edu  or 859.572.7786.

The Reimagining Communities Match Program doubles donations for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residents or BIPOC-led groups who crowdfund for projects that reimagine public spaces and infrastructure. This match program supports BIPOC residents and BIPOC-led unincorporated groups or small nonprofits (with budgets under $250,000) to crowdfund for projects that will radically reimagine public space or support the implementation of public infrastructure investment in their communities. More information and details on eligibility requirements can be found here.      

A competitive grant from the Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency in nonprofit facilities was recently announced. Faith communities may qualify for funding for energy efficiency improvements to their house of worship building, provided they own their building. Find more details about Faith Communities Go Green here. 

2023 Southwest Ohio GiveCamp non-profit applications are now open. GiveCamp is a weekend-long event where software developers, designers, database administrators, project managers and creative professionals donate their time to create software and web-based applications for non-profit organizations. The first step is to fill out an Interest Form. Projects that are within the mission and scope of GiveCamp will receive a more detailed application.

The Warren County Environmental Forum, in collaboration with the Warren County Foundation, is focused on developing and growing conservation funding support for individuals and businesses. Grant proposals are being accepted by the Warren County Foundation that demonstrate a positive environmental change or a conservation minded practice.

Interact for Health opened its first-round of 2023 grant applications. The $2.6M in funding are directly tied to the foundation’s new strategic plan, which will prioritize mental health and well-being with a strong focus on youth mental health, investments in policy and systems change, and building community power. For more information about funding opportunities and Interact for Health’s new strategic plan, visit their website.

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.

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.  

Leadership Council for Nonprofits & Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News present a Panel Discussion: Recruitment, Retention, Reality: 3 Rs of Nonprofit Workforces August 29, 8:30am-10:00am. Nonprofits have experienced significant labor force challenges in the past few years, including recruitment, retention, and burnout. The nonprofit business model can be strained by less-than-competitive compensation and benefits, sometimes long hours, and limited career pathways. How can your nonprofit become an employer of choice, where top talent wants to work? Join us for a robust discussion led by experienced panel members, Sonya Fultz, Chief Executive Officer, Adopt A Class, Michele Plessinger, Executive Search Consultant, Gilman Partners, Mary Bennett Brown, Chief Human Resource Officer, Cincinnati Works, and facilitated by Jane Page-Steiner, Publisher, GC Nonprofit News. Register here.

So You Want to Start a Nonprofit? Saturday, September 9, 1:00pm – 2:30pm. Experts from the Cincinnati Public Library and SCORE Cincinnati will show you how to define your mission, organize it, and fund it. Registration is encouraged.

Join Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio's webinar, In the Weeds: Does your Drug Testing Policy Comply with Marijuana Mandates?, August 23 from noon-1:00pm. Experts from Thompson Hine will address the following topics: primer on hot topics and key considerations for the treatment of marijuana in the workplace; summary of the state/federal legal landscape, recent drug testing developments and trends, and accommodations; and best practices for employment policies. Find more information and registration here.

Introduction to Finding Grants, Tuesday, September 2, 10:00am – 11:30am. This class examines the characteristics of a successful grant seeking nonprofit organization, introduces the basic concepts and practices in grant seeking, and discusses how to use the Foundation Directory Online Professional database to find grant makers. Free. Registration required.

Are you passionate about working with expectant moms and babies? Do you want to contribute your time and skills to meaningful projects that drive community health change? If so, Our Beautiful Sisters invites you to join their volunteer team and be a part of something amazing. Sign up and find more information here. 

We are excited to announce the return of the United Pet Fund’s Paws in the Park taking place from 11am–3pm on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Summit Park Blue Ash! We can’t pull this event off without you! We are looking for an enthusiastic crew of volunteers to help us. Click here for more information.

How to meaningfully coach your frontline fundraiser Coaching takes time, dedication and mental space to hear (and respond) to any roadblocks, challenges, questions or needs that come up. It’s not just a weekly one-on-one with your fundraiser. It’s a thoughtful, strategic relationship to help elevate each fundraiser to their fullest potential.

Passion pulse check: are you loving it? Leadership researcher, author, and professor, Warren Bennis, once concluded, “A basic ingredient of leadership is passion — the underlying passion for the promises of life, combined with a very particular passion for a vocation, a profession, a course of action. The leader loves what he or she does and loves doing it.”

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Development Manager, Lighthouse Youth and Family Services (Posted 8/17/2023) Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is seeking an experienced, results-oriented fundraiser with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to become our Development Manager. This detail-oriented self-starter will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective donors with the goal of retaining and increasing their support as well as overseeing the planning and execution of special events. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits. Learn more…

Director of Community Engagement, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (Posted 8/17/2023) This position is responsible for fostering strong community partnerships and programs aimed at addressing a wide range of shared community goals and needs in and around Cincinnati, while developing raised community awareness of and stronger affinity for the Orchestra. Learn more…

Development Coordinator, Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio (part-time) (Posted 8/17/2023) PBPO seeks a part-time development coordinator to (1) build upon our fundraising success and (2) leverage and grow a strong donor base with a focus on corporate and grant funding. Reporting to and in partnership with the CEO, the development coordinator will spearhead development efforts as PBPO continues to grow. Learn more…

Systems Specialist, StriveTogether (Posted 8/17/2023) Reporting to the Senior Director of Technology and Systems, the Systems Specialist will be responsible for Cradle to Career Network data and portal management through Salesforce (Non-profit Success Pack and Experience Cloud) and Learning Management System (LMS) administration. In this role, you will work closely with internal teams, serving as the data liaison and LMS system administrator for staff. We are looking for candidates who are self-starters, extremely organized and experienced with database structures. Learn more…

Operations Manager, Mary Magdalen House (Posted 8/17/2023) The Operations Manager is an in-person position and reports to the Executive Director. This role’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the day-to-day operations of Mary Magdalen House run smoothly. The Operations Manager will ensure that Mary Magdalen House serves each guest to the best of its ability while also ensuring that it operates effectively and efficiently. Learn more…

Director of WORK Programming, Ken Anderson Alliance (Posted 8/17/2023) As the Director of WORK Programming, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing our organization's WORK programs, initiatives, and micro-enterprises. You will lead a team of passionate professionals to continue our transferable workforce development programs that align with our mission and have a lasting impact on our communities. Learn more…

After School Enrichment Manager, Kennedy Heights Arts Center (Posted 8/17/2023) The After School Enrichment Manager works in partnership with teachers, artists, community organizations and families to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate afterschool and summer arts programs for K-8th grade students at a Cincinnati Public School that: stimulate imagination and creativity, strengthen social-emotional competence, celebrate multi-culturalism, and draw upon the assets of the diverse school community. Learn more…

Development Director, Immigrant & Refugee Law Center (Posted 8/10/2023) At a time of significant growth, the Immigrant & Refugee Law Center (IRLC) seeks a development director to 1) build upon our fundraising success, 2) leverage and grow a strong donor base, 3) expand our grants base locally, regionally, and nationally, and 4) lead efforts to secure the revenue needed to evolve our programming. A new position in the organization, the director will have the opportunity to build the development function. Learn more…

Client Services Specialist, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 8/10/2023) The Client Service Specialist will interview, in person or over the phone, community members who request assistance from Legal Aid. The Specialist will gather information from the individual, enter the information into our case management system and communicate approval or denial for Legal Aid services. Learn more…

Housing Advocate, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 8/10/2023) 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…

Grants Coordinator, Cincinnati Arts Association (Posted 8/10/2023) The person in this role will play a critical role in building a successful grants program within the organization that includes strong internal coordination and alignment. The Grants Coordinator will provide strategic input and participate in efforts to promote the organization’s values and mission internally and to external partners. The Grants Coordinator will function as a capacity builder for the development team through grant seeking and project/program development efforts in the areas of arts education, arts in healing and audience & community engagement. Learn more…

Director of Communication and Development, Wesley Chapel Mission Center (Posted 8/10/2023) As an Executive Team member, contribute to determining the direction of the ministry. You will also communicate internally and externally the mission, values and vision of the Wesley Chapel Mission Center. Learn more…

Donor Relations Coordinator, Cooperative for Education (Posted 8/10/2023) Are you a detail-oriented individual looking to make an impact on the world through your career? Do others remark on how personable you are and your knack for making friends and forming relationships whether you're meeting with a donor or standing in line at the grocery store? If you’re reading this, nodding, and saying, “That’s me!”, we'd love to talk with you. Learn more…

Director of Advancement, Activities Beyond the Classroom (Posted 8/3/2023) This role supports all of ABC’s programs by ensuring that ABC has the necessary financial resources and community partners to achieve its mission. The Director of Advancement secures resources, builds capacity, raises the organization’s public profile, and provides leadership to a visionary and results-driven organization. Learn more…

Sonographer, Pathway to Hope Pregnancy (part-time) (Posted 8/3/2023) Pathway to Hope is seeking Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Registered Nurses* to join us in serving our clients with compassionate care and join the mission to save the unborn. *Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for LIFE? Pathway to Hope may train a licensed RN to perform ultrasound with a minimum commitment from a prospective candidate. Learn more…

Technical Support Specialist, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (Posted 7/27/2023) This position is responsible for managing the end-user experience related to IT systems and ensuring that GCF staff receive the appropriate level of technical support from the IT Managed Service Provider. The areas of responsibility include the support, tracking and administration of the computer hardware, business software licenses and the day-to-day liaison for outside IT services. Learn more…

Director of Finance, Activities Beyond the Classroom (Posted 7/20/2023) This role supports all of ABC’s programs by ensuring that ABC’s financial records are in order, funds in and out are processed and documented in a timely manner, and that all partners and members of ABC receive the high-quality customer service they have come to expect from the organization. Learn more…

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 7/20/2023) Legal Aid seeks an attorney who is interested in practicing Administrative Law in the areas of public benefits and education. This position will be split 50/50 between our Income, Work and Health and Children’s/Education Practice Groups. Learn more…

Director of Development, Rockwern Academy (Posted 7/20/2023) We are seeking a dynamic Director of Development who will lead the planning and implementation of the school's annual, capital and legacy campaigns. Successful candidates will be innovative, strategic, and experienced fundraisers, possess strong organizational skills allowing them to oversee multiple concurrent projects, and have demonstrated ability to maintain strong relationships in a warm, nurturing, and tight-knit community. Learn more…

Activities of Daily Living Skills Coaches, Tender Mercies (Posted 7/20/2023) Tender Mercies transforms the lives of homeless adults by offering them community, security, and dignity in a place they call home. We are looking for TWO Activities of Daily Living Skills coaches, to work with residents and promote their highest level of independence. Learn more…

Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP), St. Joseph Home (Posted 7/20/2023) St. Joseph Home is a Cincinnati based nonprofit that provides much needed support systems for people with complex disabilities and their families. The Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) will ensure the design, delivery and coordination of services through person centered planning and active treatment programs for approximately sixteen ICF residents. Learn more...

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