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In a world where talent is pivotal to organizational success, nonprofits stand at the nexus of unprecedented challenges in nurturing and retaining human capital. Our expansive study — drawing insights from over 300 participants in the 2023 Social Impact Talent Retention Practices Survey — unveils a clear blueprint for mastering talent retention in the progressive landscape of 2024 and beyond.

The essence of our survey unveils three cardinal factors propelling talent turnover within the nonprofit sphere:

Leadership stands as the bedrock of organizational success, meticulously weaving the fabric of a nurturing and conducive work environment. Exceptional leaders cultivate ecosystems where clarity of purpose, opportunities for growth and a supportive culture flourish. They curate a landscape infused with:

The emergence of hybrid workplace models underscores the major shifts in talent management strategies in a post-COVID world. Trust materializes as the foundation of this transformation, fostering cultures where flexibility, autonomy and empowerment serve as the trifecta for retention success. The emphasis on a trust-centric culture fosters a work environment that is not just productive but also engaging and fulfilling.

Our 2023 Talent Retention Practices Survey data also informs critical strategies for positive retention outcomes, positioning social impact organizations at the forefront of talent excellence:

In the convergence of these strategies, nonprofits are empowered with a roadmap to navigate the landscape of talent retention with mastery and focus. Implementing these proven practices heralds an era where organizational sustainability and stability are not merely aspirational but a tangible reality where talent thrives and organizational missions flourish with transformative impact. Read more...

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Gold Star donated 20 cases of their signature chili to Mount St. Joseph University (MSJ) to stock their on-campus food pantry, the Lion's Cupboard. Gold Star is proud to partner with MSJ for the second straight year to join the ongoing fight against food insecurity on college campuses.

Main Street Ventures, a local nonprofit that provides equity-free funding to entrepreneurs and startups in eight counties within the Tri-State region, has awarded grants totaling $264,524 to 15 local entrepreneurs during its fourth quarter grant cycle for Leap and Launch funding, bringing its yearly total in awarded grants to $1,103,754 to support 64 companies.

Christy and Terry Horan have made a $200,000 gift in honor of Doug Miller to support DePaul Cristo Rey's Corporate Work Study Program. Doug has been a reliable, engaged and valued DPCR volunteer, Terry Horan is president and chief executive officer of Horan. Doug Miller served as Horan's executive vice president prior to retiring after 33 years of service. 

North Fairmount Community Center is grateful to the Charles Scott Riley III Foundation for their generous grant to our afterschool enrichment program and summer camp. These programs support the education, self-esteem, and physical fitness of the children in our very low-income community. 

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented Wonda Winkler, President and CEO of Brighton Center, Inc., with the NKY Community Award at the Board of Directors, Advisors, Past Chair Luncheon on December 13. Sponsored by First National Bank of Kentucky, the award is given to individuals, businesses, or organizations throughout the Northern Kentucky Metro region in recognition of their positive impact on the community.

Easterseals Redwood announced that it has received a $35,000 Kosair for Kids Advisory Council grant, which will be used to renovate a preschool room at its Ft. Mitchell campus. 

Cincinnati Animal CARE is in search of Holiday Heroes. The Hamilton County Animal Shelter is asking the Tri-State area to become a short-term (or long-term) foster for a dog, cat, or other small animal for the last two weeks of the year. The goal is a literal "Silent Night at the Shelter" with every shelter animal waking up on Christmas morning in a home rather than a kennel. Find more information here.

Lindner Center of HOPE will open an Adolescent Partial Hospitalization program as part of its Child/Family Center on January 8, 2024. The center has dedicated space on its campus for this offering as a less intensive intervention than inpatient hospitalization, for stable adolescents struggling with mental health concerns.

Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship is grateful for its recent $75,000 grant from the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation. The grant is supporting the organization’s equine assisted activities and therapies.

WAVE Foundation is excited to announce a $75,000 grant from L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation that will support expanding the access & impact of WAVE's education programs.

WAVE Foundation received a generous $15,000 grant from the John A. Schroth Family Charitable Trust towards community outreach scholarships.

Easterseals Redwood announced that they have received a $10,000 grant from the Charles and Ruth Seligman Family Foundation to support its Therapeutic Intervention Program, which helps children and adults with disabilities reach their highest potential and gain independence.

Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired is grateful for the following grants: $15,000 from the August A. Rendigs, Jr. and Helen Rendigs Foundation to help individuals adapt to vision loss, $4,000 from J. Frederick and Helen B. Vogel Trust to help people of all ages adapt to vision loss, $10,000 from the Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation for Low Vision services and equipment.

Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the Woodward Trust. The grant of $55,000 has been spent on uniform clothing for the less fortunate children attending Greater Cincinnati schools.

A student philanthropy class at Northern Kentucky University is looking for nonprofits interested in occupational therapy support. Students will select at least one agency to work with ... and also award a $2,000 grant to support the agency. Applications are being accepted now through early January. Our students are looking for opportunities to provide or support occupational therapy for psychosocial wellness. 

Greater Cincinnati Foundation in partnership with the City of Cincinnati and Interact for Health, is pleased to announce a second round of Boots on the Ground Fund grants in its continued efforts to strengthen the capacity of small, community-based organizations driving change in our city. More than $750,000 will be made available for this unprecedented initiative dedicated to small, grassroots organizations that demonstrate the involvement of community members in its decision-making and give voices to those directly impacted by issues. Find more information here.

Impact 100 invites interested non-profit organizations to submit a Letter of Intent for its 2024 grant cycle. Nonprofits providing services within the 10-county Greater Cincinnati region may apply for a $100,000 grant in the focus areas of Culture, Education, Environment, Family, or Health & Wellness. The online Letter of Intent (LOI) application is now available and is due January 4, 2024. A series of information sessions are scheduled throughout November, including a general overview of the process, a Q&A session, and a panel of past grant recipients. Access the online LOI form, view and/or register for the information sessions, and learn more about the process here.

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. 

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.

Join the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) for one of the most important Eggs 'N Issues of the year. Eggs 'N Issues: State of Northern Kentucky, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, from 7:30am – 9:00am at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center – South. Local officials will discuss successes, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration that exist in the NKY Metro region—and how their work impacts local businesses. Pre-registration is required.

WAVE Foundation is looking for volunteers for our last CROP for Conservation event the weekend of January 19 – 20, 2024. Sign up to serve through Concerted and exchange service hours for event tickets. Contact Kristen Woods at kwoods@wavefoundation.org for more information.

4 common recurring gift bloopers The year-end emails are scheduled or close to being ready to be scheduled. Plans for calendar year 2024 are pretty much final as well. You’re doing great! But could you do better? Maybe there are a few little tweaks to make to improve your results.

From 'data lake' to 'doom loop' the philanthropy buzz words we'll be hearing in 2024 This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I. and other new technology while keeping the focus on human needs.

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CEO, Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky (Posted 12/21/2023) We’re hiring a CEO to lead the organization and ensure continued growth and community impact. Meals on Wheels (MOW) is a mission-based, not-for-profit organization that is “much more than a meal.” MOW delivers essential services as part of a two-part strategic plan to promote the independence of seniors. Our strategy focuses on services seniors need so they may remain in the comfort of their own homes as well as services to combat social isolation known to be a growing risk to health and wellbeing. Learn more…

Automotive Technician, Changing Gears (Posted 12/21/2023) At ChangingGears, our mission is to empower people who are working towards prosperity by providing affordable transportation solutions. This position is responsible for diagnosing and repairing vehicles that are 1) owned by clients who are accessing our Repair Program and 2) donated to ChangingGears and will be used in our Purchase Program or used for fundraising. This is a unique position that will allow you to use your skills and experience to help people have access to affordable and reliable transportation. Learn more…

Development Manager, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank (Posted 12/21/2023) The person in this role will work with the CEO to strengthen the financial sustainability of COVERD and its programs by helping our existing and prospective donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through a relationship with our organization. Responsibilities will be both strategic and tactical, including the cultivation of new donors through development and execution of an overall development plan, donor strategies, managing prospective donor pipeline, foundation research, donor database management, gift stewardship, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on donors, foundation funding opportunities, and prospects. Learn more…

Director, Building Value, Easterseals Redwood (Posted 12/21/2023) A leader in the Cincinnati building materials “re-use” community, Building Value is an Easterseals Redwood (ESRW) social enterprise. As the current Director nears retirement, we are looking for the next dynamic leader to take the reins at Building Value and build on its 20-year legacy. The new Director will have direct input into the vision, strategies, and operations which will drive the next decade of Building Value’s impact and growth. Learn more…

Program Manager, Adopt a Class (Posted 12/21/2023) We’re seeking a Program Manager to help with development of curriculum components and basic standards alignment of the AAC School Management Model. This model is focused on supporting industry teams in delivering a program that aids students in identifying their strengths, understanding career opportunities and formulating pathways for high school and post-high school employment. Learn more…

Vice President of Talent, Easterseals Redwood (Posted 12/21/2023) We are seeking a person who shares our core value, “Believe in People.” The ideal candidate has a vision for the leadership role HR can play in creating a transformative culture that advances the agency’s mission, and is seeking a fast-paced, challenging opportunity to make a difference in our community. The VP of Talent is a key member of the Easterseals Redwood Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization while leading a team charged with ensuring the agency’s HR policies and practices are in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Learn more…

Senior Director of Development, Miami University (Posted 12/14/2023) The Senior Director of Development will help advance the mission of Miami University by planning, organizing and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal involvement and financial commitment of donors and prospects of Miami University. Particular emphasis will be given to strategies seeking philanthropic and volunteer support for Miami Athletics. Learn more…

Finance Director, ChangingGears (Posted 12/14/2023) The Finance Director at ChangingGears is responsible for strategic financial leadership, stewardship and accountability for ChangingGears. By executing these responsibilities while following our Values, this position will help accomplish our Mission and fulfill our Vision. Learn more…

Employment Specialist, BAWAC, Inc. (Posted 12/14/2023) This role would encompass providing vocational and employment supports for adults with disabilities or other barriers to employment. Assisting individuals to identify their area of interest for potential employment and preparing participants to be work and job ready. This role serves as a back up to the Norse Project SEARCH program as well at NKU. Learn more…

Controller, ArtsWave (Posted 12/14/2023) We’re seeking a Controller to provide accounting and finance support to the organization. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the primary responsibilities of this full-time position will be monthly and year-end close, audit and tax return preparation, budget development and management, forecasting and investment tracking. Leading candidates for the position will be goal-oriented and confident professionals with a strong accounting background. Candidates will also pay outstanding attention to detail, have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Learn more…

Operations Manager, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati (part-time) (Posted 12/14/2023) The DSAGC has grown significantly in the last few years. With the retirement of our long-term Business Manager, we have decided to tweak that role and redefine the responsibilities to reflect our current and future administrative needs. The new job title for this position is Operations Manager. This person will supervise others on the Admin Team and oversee the “big picture” finances of the DSAGC. The person in this role must have strong organizational skills, be good with numbers, have sound computer skills, and be an adaptable team player. Learn more…

Chief Operating Officer, Family & Children’s Place (Posted 12/7/2023) Family & Children’s Place is seeking an innovative Chief Operating Officer with strong leadership skills to oversee the daily management of our programs staff, budget, information technology, and facilities. While working in close collaboration with our CEO, there is a tremendous opportunity to make an immediate impact on our ability to achieve our strategic goals. Learn more…

Strategy & Policy Associate, Interact for Health (Posted 12/7/2023) The Strategy & Policy Associate administratively supports all the associates of Interact for Health’s Strategy & Policy Team (“S&P Team”), which includes data and learning, grants management and capacity building, and oversees all aspects of assigned projects. Learn more…

Communications Associate, Interact for Health (Posted 12/7/2023) This position will work closely with the Director of Communications and across teams to ensure Interact for Health’s mission is consistently communicated throughout the organization and the community. This includes the prompt and quality production of content that clearly conveys Interact’s policy priorities of improving mental health and well-being, policy and systems change and narrative change. Learn more…

Creative Project Manager, ArtWorks (Posted 12/7/2023) ArtWorks seeks a Creative Projects Manager to oversee planned public art projects many of which are murals, lead department initiatives, and support the development of future program efforts to advance the organization’s mission of creating community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages. Learn more…

Photo and Video Studio Manager, ArtWorks (part-time) (Posted 12/7/2023) ArtWorks is expanding to include a Photo and Video production studio to fulfill a range of client services with a focus on photo and video production, while providing youth, ages 18-24, with mentorship and guidance. The role offers a talented photo and video professional with expertise documenting events and art to work alongside an emerging creative team to maximize their social impact through ArtWorks’ mission. Learn more…

Children’s Services Caseworker, Hamilton County Job and Family Services (Posted 11/30/2023) You will support children and families by keeping children safe and advocating for families. We offer a comprehensive training program for all new hires, including classroom training, shadowing, virtual reality experience, coaching, and engagement with our regional training center. This is a critical role that directly impacts the outcomes of the children and families whom we serve. This role may be a good fit if you excel in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and enjoy fast paced work environments. Learn more…

Children’s Services Worker (Intake Workers After Hours), Hamilton County Job and Family Services (Posted 11/30/2023) Are you interested in serving our community and helping to protect our county’s most vulnerable children? At Hamilton County Children’s Services, this is what we do every day. We are looking for compassionate, tenacious workers who are dedicated to engaging families and ensuring that children are safe. Learn more…

Children’s Services Worker (After-hours Intake Worker with Field Work), Hamilton County Job and Family Services (part-time) (Posted 11/30/2023) Are you interested in serving our community and helping to protect our county’s most vulnerable children? At Hamilton County Children’s Services, this is what we do every day. We are looking for compassionate, tenacious workers who are dedicated to engaging families and ensuring that children are safe. Learn more…

Executive Director, PLF Foundation (part-time) (Posted 11/30/2023) The PLF Board of Trustees seeks an exceptional nonprofit professional to serve as their new Executive Director, responsible for the overall management of PLF, including all programs and business operations. Areas of responsibility include ensuring the organization is true to its mission and vision, fundraising, event planning, and public relations. Learn more…

Chief Financial Officer, Cincinnati Works (Posted 11/30/2023) The CFO position is responsible for reporting to and partnering with the President & CEO. The CFO will set Cincinnati Works’ financial policy and direction while also being an active participant in, and driver of, the organization’s overall strategy. This position will manage effective and streamlined administrative systems, including financial, accounting, facilities, and legal. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CFO will work closely with the finance committee of the board of directors. Learn more…

Director of Development, American Sign Museum (Posted 11/30/2023) Join us at the largest public museum in the world dedicated to signs! The American Sign Museum seeks a dynamic, creative, and detail-oriented individual to lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy during an exciting time of institutional growth. Learn more…

Program Manager, Boys Hope Girls Hope (Posted 11/30/2023) This position supports the functioning and activities of Boys Hope Girls Hope programming. The program manager supervises the Boys Hope Girls Hope Residential and Academy program team, provides support to the Program Director in implementing various administrative tasks in all program areas, and ensures that appropriate services are effectively delivered to each scholar and collegian for their full development according to the BHGH Program Model. Learn more…

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