February 12, 2026

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Stability, Rebalanced Risk, Changed Payouts Sought by Foundations

by Richard H. Levey

Nearly two-thirds of nonprofit leaders say there has been increased demand for their organizations’ services, and another 16% believe greater demand is coming. This need is coupled with more than half (56%) who indicate the current environment has had a significant impact on either their ability to provide direct services, or clients’ ability to access them.

Nearly seven in 10 nonprofit leaders who responded to polling have experienced reduced funding from at least one source, whether it be the government, a foundation or an individual donor.

Some foundations are responding to the heightened concerns by making changes to their grantmaking or funding processes. They have established or increased emergency or rapid response grants, started offering new forms of assistance beyond grants, begun or increased use of unrestricted grants, or changed payout rates or the frequency of multiyear grants, thereby offering recipients greater revenue stability.

There is room for foundations to do more, especially on the community level. These findings are part of A Sector in Crisis: How U.S. Nonprofits and Foundations Are Responding to Threats, a new survey and interview-based report from The Center for Effective Philanthropy. According to the report’s authors, leaders at these foundations are less likely to believe the current climate presents significant risk to their ability to operate freely, although they acknowledge many nonprofits are experiencing a different reality.

Foundations are taking ever-increasing roles beyond providing funding. Leaders at more than six in 10 (63%) report creating new collaborations or partnerships with grantees, while almost as many (59%) are forging new collaborations or partnerships with other funders. Nearly half (47%) are offering resources for staff well-being, and 41% provide assistance with legal support.

Foundation leaders are also rebalancing the risks they believe funded nonprofits face. Just more than half (51%) are...Read on...

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati Appoints Nadine Gibson as Organization's First Chief Operations Officer.

Ohio Valley Goodwill welcomes Lindsey NeCamp (L) as Director of Philanthropy and Leslie Mitchell (R) as Director of Human Resources.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati will host a media preview on February 17 to introduce International Women’s Month featured dishes inspired by three local women in media. The three honored women include Betsy Ross, President of Game Day Communications and FOX19 Sports Reporter, Bridget England, Program Director and Morning Show Talent at WFTK 96ROCK - Cumulus Media, and Melissa Lewis, best known for her platform @cincycurlyfoodietravelgirl.

We are excited to invite the nonprofit community to Meet our Allies on February 27, 1:30pm-4:00pm at the Holloman Center for Social Justice. We have 19 amazing individuals who have committed 10 months to building capacity at various non-profits in the Greater Cincinnati area. Learn more about Public Allies, our wonderful allies and the amazing organizations we are supporting this year. Find more details here.

Life Learning Center has received $2.7M in funding through the recently approved Education and Health Funding Bill, supporting the organization’s expansion efforts to deliver its life-saving Foundations for a Better Life curriculum to individuals across the Commonwealth of Kentucky who need it most.

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) Women’s Initiative (WI) has selected Aviatra Accelerators as its nonprofit recipient for the 2026 Annual Breakfast, powered by PNC. Every year during the event, the Women’s Initiative recognizes a Chamber nonprofit member dedicated to supporting women’s needs.

The Well has received $10,000 from the Arts Midwest "Arts & Wellness" GIG Fund (National Endowment for the Arts) to support its Healing Harmonies new music project. They will commission 5 local composers to create new Mindful Music and education activities for students and the public centered around personal Healing themes.

As ArtsWave marks its 99th year, the 2026 ArtsWave Community Campaign, the region’s primary source of funding for the arts and the largest community arts campaign in the nation, officially launched on February 4 to support over 150 arts organizations, artists and projects across the Cincinnati region. This year’s campaign is chaired by James Zimmerman, partner-in-charge at Taft, Stettinius & Hollister.

National Tartar Sauce Day returns Friday, February 20, the first Friday of Lent, and once again, the celebration starts where it all began: Cincinnati. Founded nine years ago by Frisch's Big Boy in Cincinnati, National Tartar Sauce Day honors Frisch's iconic fish sandwich, made with two sustainably sourced Alaskan cod filets and the restaurant’s Original Tartar Sauce.

The Carnegie is thrilled to launch its 2026 season with Cole Porter's Broadway classic ANYTHING GOES: produced in partnership with the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music (CCM) and featuring performers from CCM's nationally recognized Musical Theatre program. This fresh, high-spirited production runs February 27 through March 8.

The Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program at Lindner Center of Hope will host a free virtual movie screening and post-screening discussion on February 26, 2026, at 6:00pm ET in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This event will be virtual, RSVP by Friday, February 20, 2026.

Cincinnati Ballet’s Swan Lake returns to Music Hall this week and next, February 13-21, 2026. The classic, romantic tragedy premieres during Valentine’s Day weekend, making it a must-see for romantics. The iconic and challenging choreography by Kirk Peterson after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov will captivate patrons. This stunning rendition of Tchaikovsky’s famous score is brought to life by The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Summerfair Cincinnati’s annual Emerging Artists exhibition, featuring works by junior and senior art students from Greater Cincinnati colleges, holds an opening reception on February 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center. The exhibit runs through February 27.

Lindner Center of Hope welcomed more than 270 registrants to Touchdown for Hope, a premier Super Bowl watch party benefiting mental health education, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Great American Ball Park Champions Club. The event raised more than $167,000 before expenses in support of a new Educational Institute, an innovative initiative designed to expand mental health outreach, education, and understanding for learners throughout the community.

FUNDING AND RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES

Join the Interact for Health team on Thursday, March 5, 10:00am – 11:00am. for a virtual conversation about our strategy and what to expect from our grantmaking efforts in 2026. Find more information and registration here.

Elevar Fund's Open Call for Applications - deadline March 15, 2026. From early-stage support to established organizations facing a critical moment or looking to expand, we welcome hearing about how we can support creative solutions to today’s challenges. We invite proposals from existing 501(c)(3) organizations based in the Dayton and Cincinnati region. Our focus areas - Regenerative Agriculture & Environmental Concerns, Immigrant & Refugee Support Services, Entrepreneurship & Invention, Education & the Arts Grant awards will range from $1,000 to $10,000. To learn more and apply, visit our website: www.elevarfund.org

Spectrum will award $1 million in Spectrum Digital Education grants in 2026, bringing the program’s total investment to more than $12 million since 2017. Spectrum Digital Education partners with local nonprofits to help community members build their digital skills and access the tools and devices they need to succeed in their education, careers and everyday lives. Nonprofits can learn more and apply between February 2 and February 27.

A Spring 2026 class at NKU will look at occupational therapy intervention and program planning for group and activity development. We are looking for community partners to help us teach our students. We would like to invite applications from nonprofits (or programs within nonprofits) that are focused on supporting psychosocial support and group opportunities towards building a stronger community. One agency will be selected by the students to receive a $2,000 grant to support the implementation of an occupational therapy-psychosocial health and wellness site objectives. Find more information here, or contact Angela Boyd at boyda9@nku.edu.

The Spirit of Construction Foundation's 2026 grant application is now open. We are seeking applications from programs that help to educate young people about potential careers in construction. Applications can be submitted by filling out the online application. Grant submissions are due by February 13, 2026. All grants will be reviewed by our grants committee to determine merit, purpose, and award amount. Should you have any questions regarding the grant application process please reach out to Amanda Smith at amanda.smith@spiritofconstruction.org.

Horizon Community Foundation is pleased to announce its 2026 Community Impact Fund (CIF) grant cycle, offering a total of $115,000 in competitive grant funding to strengthen Northern Kentucky communities through innovation, partnership, and measurable progress. This year, the Foundation is encouraging nonprofit applicants to bring forth a bold idea — one capable of addressing a significant community need and demonstrating the potential for deep and lasting impact. For more information, visit here or contact Nancy Grayson at ngrayson@horizoncfnky.org or 859.757.1552.

bi3, Interact for Health, and The Joe Burrow Foundation are calling on Greater Cincinnati schools serving grades 7–12 to participate in World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2, 2026. Students can apply for up to $1,000 in funding to plan and lead creative, student-driven activities that promote mental wellness. World Teen Mental Wellness Day raises awareness about the mental health challenges teens face and encourages open dialogue, connection, and support. Many local teens report struggles with anxiety and depression, but stigma and lack of awareness often keep them from seeking help. Learn more and apply here.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The 2026 Cincinnati Nonprofit Capital Project Symposium will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 8:00am - 12:00pm at the Fairfield Civitan Club. This half-day, in-person event is designed for nonprofit leaders, board members, funders, and professional partners navigating capital projects such as facility expansions, renovations, or new construction. Through three expert-led panel discussions, the symposium will explore organizational readiness, capital planning and execution, and long-term operational sustainability. More information and registration details are available here.

Join Interact for Health and the Rippel Foundation for a free, virtual panel on Tuesday, February 24, 1:00pm – 2:00pm for Changing the Story of What’s Possible: Cultivating Hope & Mutual Strength. This webinar is ideal for community leaders, health and human services professionals, nonprofit partners, educators, and anyone working to build more hopeful, connected, and resilient communities. Register here.

Join Blue & Co., Blue Pioneer Consulting, WesBanco, and Driehaus Insurance on February 24, 3:00pm – 5:45pm for a cybersecurity panel discussion on how accounting, IT, banking, and insurance work together to protect your organization from cyber events. Learn how insurance, banking, accounting, and IT connect to protect your business from cyber threats—then join us for a happy hour. Find more details here.

2026 Forum on Aging presented by Global Meals, taking place March 3–4 at the Sharonville Convention Center. The final day to register in advance is Friday, February 20. Walk‑in registrations will be accepted on March 3–4, though rates will be higher. Register here.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Become a StyleHER Stylists Volunteer with Dress for Success. Volunteers can work one-on-one with a Dress for Success client to help her select professional attire and to give support and encouragement as she prepares for interviews. Styling is an enjoyable and rewarding way to boost a woman’s confidence and make a direct impact on a client’s life. Volunteers needed on Tuesday (10:00am – 12:00pm) and Thursday (10:00am – 12:00pm and 3:00pm – 5:00pm) as well as the 3rd Saturday of each month (10:00am-12:00pm). All Volunteers must complete inclusivity training prior to volunteering in this role. Register here.

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