Welcome to Ohio Grantmakers Forum
The leading voice and premier resource for organized philanthropy in Ohio.


Annual Conference: November 8-10, 2010

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Meet Your Keynote Speakers
Heather Gowdy • Stuart Hoffman • Mark Rosenman
Ralph Smith • John Thomasian

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Early Bird Deadline: October 1 • Final Registration: October 27


Race to the Top Update


Ohio is one of 10 applicants winning federal dollars in the second round of the Race the Top program. On August 24, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced that 9 states and the District of Columbia had successful applications. There were 19 finalists competing for the more than $3 billion available. Ohio has been awarded $400 million. Read more.

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Federal and State Legislation
Stay current with the latest public policy updates that affect philanthropy. 


Latest Resources

2009 Annual Report
Read about the accomplishments and outcomes for 2009 in a new, online format.

Health Care Tax Credit: Does Your Foundation Qualify?

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Buried among the thousands of pages of this year’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a provision providing tax relief for small businesses – including nonprofit organizations – that provide health insurance to their employees. ("Human Resources Management" category)

Membership Directory

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Download and print the updated membership directory which is sorted by organization. Updated August 2010.

New Sample and Reference Documents

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Minding the Business While Changing the World ("Boards" category)
PolicyWorks for Philanthropy Case Studies ("Other" category)

Listserv Query and Postback

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A small private (family) foundation is seeking suggestions for a simple software program for grant tracking.

Funding Area Resources

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The Health and Arts & Culture pages have been updated with Ohio and national reports, links and legislation.

Telling Your Story Online (audio/video)
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From OGF's June webinar for corporate members, Cardinal Health and Dominion share how they have used 21st century technology to tell their story of company involvement in communities. ("Social Media" category)

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Media Room

OGF is the resource for media seeking information about the state’s grantmaking foundations.

Upcoming Programs

Expanding the Philanthropic Toolbox: Introduction to Program-Related Investing
An OGF webinar series for foundation trustees and staff
Wednesdays (9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20)
12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.

Surfing OGF
A webinar demonstration of OGF's website
September 14, 2010
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Using Volunteers to Create Change
FP Online Teleconference
Thursday, September 16, 2010
12:00 p.m. EST

What to Do When Things Don’t Work Out as Expected
An OGF Collaboration Discussion program for trustees of family foundations
October 5, 2010
12:00 pm-1:30 pm
OGF Cleveland Office
1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1630
Cleveland, OH 44115

Family Giving Beyond Borders for Long-Term Results
FP Teleconference
Thursday, October 14, 2010
12:00 EST

Nonprofit Luncheon: Five Trends Shaping the Social Sector
November 10, 2010
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
35 W. Fifth Street
Cincinnati, Ohio

Surfing OGF
A webinar demonstration of OGF's website
December 7, 2010
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

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