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August 6, 2026


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3 Questions for Board-Ready Program Impact

By Joey Hayes


A few months ago, I attended a board meeting where a program director carefully walked the board through slide after slide of outcome metrics, retention rates and cost-per-participant figures. By the fourth slide, attention had drifted as eyes wandered and pens stopped moving.  


Then a case manager spent less than two minutes describing a single family the program had helped move from homelessness into stable housing. The room changed. People leaned forward and began asking questions, and the discussion became animated. A few minutes later, no one remembered the cost-per-participant figure. Everyone remembered the family.  


That moment has stayed with me because it captures one of the most important lessons: Effective nonprofit program evaluation isn’t a choice between data and stories. It’s about combining data and stories to show your program’s impact. Strong program evaluation answers three questions:....read more...



PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Building Value, a social enterprise of Easterseals Redwood, is pleased to announce Jerome Wilson as its new Retail Manager.



Lincoln Heights Outreach Inc is excited to announce David Lynch as a new member of their board.

We are pleased to introduce DePaul Cristo Rey's new Director of Corporate Partnerships,

Ericka King-Betts, Ph.D.

The Chatfield Edge Welcomes Dr. Jeffrey C. Bauer (L) and Craig Roberts (R) to Its Board of Trustees.

Heartfelt Tidbits welcomes Audrey Holtzman as their new Executive Director. 


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Talbert House affiliate Gateways, an outpatient recovery center providing assessment, education and treatment services for adults experiencing substance use and mental health challenges, earned a three-year CARF accreditation. Gateways received no recommendations following its review, an achievement reached by only 3% of CARF surveys, highlighting its commitment to quality, evidence-based care.


Talbert House has earned a three-year accreditation from CARF International, the highest level awarded by the independent nonprofit accrediting organization. Following a review of 30 programs, Talbert House received only five recommendations for improvement, reflecting the organization’s strong commitment to quality services and continuous improvement.


Ohio Valley Goodwill broke ground on a new retail and donation center in Independence, Kentucky, on July 17. Expected to open in early 2027, the future store will transform a long-vacant property into a welcoming, accessible destination where the community can donate, shop and support Goodwill's mission. Every donation and purchase helps fund programs that remove barriers, create opportunities and empower individuals throughout the region.


New Life Furniture Bank is grateful to the Albert G. and Olive H. Schlink Foundation for a $30,000 grant to furnish homes for families overcoming homelessness and extreme poverty is making a real difference in the lives of families in Cincinnati.


Santa Maria Community Services is pleased to announce its receipt of seven generous grants supporting its programs and services during the second quarter of 2026.


Aviatra Accelerators is encouraging women business owners – and the people who know and admire them – to submit nominations for its 3rd annual Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Self-nominations and community nominations will be accepted through August 16 in six award categories.


Join the Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council this summer for our first Farmers Market Tour, where we will be visiting 6 local markets across the region. We look forward to connecting with community members and local farmers. The tour kicks off the same week as National Farmers Market week and will have dates through mid-September.


This summer, every law student at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law who applied for a Summer Public Interest fellowship will receive a fully funded learning experience, fostering growth for University of Cincinnati students wishing to pursue real-world experience in public service. This 30% increase in fully funded fellowship participation is a direct result of transformative philanthropy.


FC Cincinnati and TQL Stadium announced registration is now open for the 2026 Thanksgiving Day Race presented by Western & Southern, inviting families, friends, runners and walkers from across the region to kick off Thanksgiving morning on November 26 with one of Cincinnati's most beloved family traditions.


Santa Maria Community Services is pleased to announce its receipt of seven generous grants supporting its programs and services during the second quarter of 2026. Santa Maria was awarded grants by Guardian Savings Bank, Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation, SC Ministry Foundation, Scripps Howard Fund, Jack J. Smith, Jr. Charitable Trust, US Bank, and Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation.


Give Like A Mother is grateful for the generous donation of $30,000 from The Unnewehr Family Foundation to support our GLAMorous Goods Shop, a personal shopping experience for kids and teens allowing them to choose their clothing items for their seasonal clothing PACK at no cost. 


Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is deeply grateful to Inspiration Foundation for a $4,000 grant through their partnership with VisionServe Alliance to provide assistive technology in CABVI’s computer training center.

 

The Carnegie is pleased to announce its 2027 season, including a theatrical world premiere and a performance by Jodi Benson—the iconic voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Titles include MEAN GIRLS, THE MUSIC MAN, URINETOWN THE MUSICAL, JODI & DELANEY BENSON, and more.

 

The Hyde Park Square Art Show returns on Sunday, Oct. 4, 10:00am to 5:00pm on the corner of Edwards Road and Erie Avenue. Admission is free, creating a great opportunity to spend the day exploring incredible art, meeting talented artists, and enjoying the businesses along the Square.

 

Cincinnati Art Week will debut Oct. 3-10, transforming storefronts and public spaces into exhibitions, pop-up galleries, conversations and creative experiences. The inaugural celebration will be centered primarily in Over-the-Rhine and will coincide with the opening of the FotoFocus Biennial and BLINK.

 

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Keep the Dream Alive” Committee at the Church of the Resurrection in Bond Hill is accepting nominations for the 2027 “Keep the Dream Alive” Awards. The awards will be presented on MLK Day, January 18. Nominees should reflect Dr. King’s commitment to dignity, justice, and the shared humanity of every person through their words and actions. The committee welcomes nominations of individuals from all races and ethnicities, faith traditions, ages, vocations, and avocations. Nomination forms must be returned by September 7, 2026. 


FUNDING AND RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES

Ride Cincinnati, the grassroots cycling nonprofit organization, has officially opened its grant applications for 2026, an opportunity to provide support to local cancer initiatives advancing cancer research, education and care right here in our community. Organizations whose work aligns with Ride Cincinnati's mission are encouraged to apply for funding consideration. Applicants interested in this sponsored grant can find additional eligibility requirements and application details in the 2026 Grant Guidelines, available here.


Solarize Nonprofits: The City of Cincinnati has partnered with Solar United Neighbors and RE-volv to help nonprofits, houses of worship, and schools go solar through a free cohort learning program. Interested organizations will be connected to vetted solar installers and bulk purchase pricing. Act now to secure the 30%+ federal tax rebates available for a limited time and stabilize your energy bill! Open to organizations across Southwestern Ohio.



PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Join Interact for Health for an afternoon of connection and conversation at the 2026 Ohio Rural Community Connect, Thursday, August 20, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Little Miami Brewing in Milford, Ohio. Join us for a networking event to connect with rural community leaders and organizations and to strategize new partnerships. Register here

 

You're invited to attend the 3rd Annual Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Nonprofit Career Fair. Thursday August 20; 11am-1pm at the Kenton County Public Library. Excellent opportunity to find your next nonprofit position. FREE to attend. Learn more here.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Help spread the word about CliftonFest 2026. Volunteers are needed on Thursday, August 20, anytime between 9:00am and 5:00pm to pick up materials and distribute them to designated locations. Email miyah.byrd@cliftonculturalarts.org for more information or click here to sign up.

Why strong donor stewardship starts in the back office

If one of your donors could spend a full day behind the scenes at your organization, watching everything that happens after they make a gift, what would they see? 


The nonprofit sector is in transition and this is essential

Seniors passing their knowledge on to young people is one thing. Exchanges in which people of different age groups actively learn from each other are another.


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