Greetings!

We believe strong nonprofits help build a stronger community. That’s why we continue to invest in resources and opportunities that help local organizations increase their visibility, connect with donors, and strengthen their work.

Nonprofits — Take Action Now!

1. Join our Nonprofit Directory to increase your visibility and help donors and community members discover your organization and learn more about your work.
2. Submit a request for the 2026 Holiday Giving Hub to share a holiday project or program with donors looking for meaningful ways to give this season.
3. Explore Grant Link to find and pursue funding opportunities from grantmakers beyond Butler County.

Whether you are looking to reach new supporters, share an upcoming need, or expand your funding opportunities, these resources are here to help.

Social Media: 
More Than Just Likes

For nonprofits, social media is one of the easiest ways to stay visible in your community.

A post might introduce someone to your organization for the first time, remind a longtime donor why they care about your work, help recruit a volunteer, or simply keep your mission top of mind. And remember: not everyone who sees your content will like, comment, or share. Plenty of people are quietly paying attention.

The key is to be intentional.

Know your audience. You do not need to be on every platform. Focus on where your donors, volunteers, partners, and community members are spending their time.

Know your message. Before you post, ask yourself: What do we want people to know, feel, or do? Share stories that show your mission in action, celebrate successes, recognize partners, and give people a reason to care.

Know what is working. Likes are nice, but they are only part of the story. Pay attention to reach, shares, link clicks, event registrations, volunteer inquiries, and other actions that connect back to your goals.

Most importantly, keep showing up. Consistent social media helps people get to know your organization, understand your impact, and remember you when they are ready to get involved.

A good goal? Be social, be consistent, and give people something worth stopping their scroll for.

Based in Hamilton, Ohio, the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) has grown with the county to offer high-quality music to a region that’s home to more than 400,000. The BPO organization strives to perform a wide variety of high quality orchestral and choral music throughout the Butler County region. The BPO organization consists of the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra, the Butler Philharmonic Chorus, the Butler Philharmonic Guild, and the Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.

• The Butler Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) is composed of 75 professional musicians from around the Southwestern Ohio region. Each year, the BPO performs a wide variety of music at different venues throughout Butler County. These include both indoor venues (e.g., Miami U. Parrish Auditorium and various local churches and high schools) as well as outdoor venues (e.g., Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Hamilton’s RiversEdge.

• The Butler Philharmonic Chorus (BPC) is the official choral ensemble of the BPO. This mixed ensemble of 50+ voices performs 5-6 times per year and has presented many choral-orchestral masterworks including Mozart’s Requiem, Orff’s Carmina Burana, and Verdi’s Requiem. The BPC is the pride of Butler County’s vocal arts and enjoys a reputation far beyond the Tri-State.

• The Butler Philharmonic Guild (BPG) provides the BPO with program support and helps promote community awareness of the organization. The BPG organizes fundraisers (e.g., The Party of Note and the SpringFest gala), serves as event ushers, and bakes cookies to sell at concerts to support the BPYO scholarship. In addition, the BPG has a yearly sale of chocolate-covered nuts to raise funds for the BPO.

• The Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (BPYO) is an extension of the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra, which believes that arts education is an essential and fundamental necessity. The BPYO provides young musicians with an exceptional training environment and the ability, opportunity and knowledge to perform diverse orchestral.

For additional information contact us at 513-895-5151

 or email us at info@butlerphil.org

Our Director of Community Impact, Tracy Eads, has been busy connecting with nonprofits in Hamilton, including Rise Up Performing Arts. This inspiring performing arts nonprofit gives youth the opportunity to sing and dance year-round while helping them build confidence, creativity, character, leadership, respect, integrity, and perseverance.

A big part of Tracy’s role is helping connect local organizations, community needs, and donors who want to make a difference. Whether she is learning about a new program, talking through an organization’s goals, or helping identify potential resources, Tracy is always looking for ways to strengthen those connections.

If Tracy has not had the chance to meet your organization yet, she would love to connect! Reach out to Tracy at teads@hamiltonfoundation.org.