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Ohio Grantmakers Forum Hosts Regional Convenings
In today’s digital age, most of us are familiar with “apps” that are downloaded to mobile devices to link us to needed data. OGF is about to launch an “app” that is much more than an icon on a digital screen. By expanding our electronic and in-person networks, all forms of philanthropy in Ohio will eventually be able to share ideas, exchange information and promote preferred practices. We’ll be explaining more about this in conversations with members being held in 7 cities across the state from February through April.

OGF members can contact Melissa Forbes for more information about these meetings:

February 7: Cincinnati
February 15: Dayton
March 14: Zanesville
March 27: Columbus
April 2: Cleveland
April 4: Canton
April 18: Toledo


Latest Resources

Latest Webinars
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Intersection of CSR and Corporate Giving
  (find on sidebar under Links and Resources)
Exploring the Roles of Foundations in Nonprofit Capacity Building
  (find under Types of Grants and Giving category)

OGF Connection: Winter 2011
Topics: Standing on the edge of the future; From the AG's Desk: Online system will ease reporting; Public policy update; Should philanthropy fill the gap?; Predictions for 2012.

Grantmaking Outlook 2012
An erratic, volatile stock market and lagging economic recovery top the list of worrying Ohio funders as they look ahead to 2012.

Foundation Salary Reports
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Curious to see how your foundation salaries compare? Check out the salary tables for a variety of staff roles with regional and national data.

Ohio Giving Update

Reflecting the continuing economic struggles, total charitable giving in Ohio fell from $6.54 billion to $5.87 billion in 2009, down 10 percent.

Ohio Foundation Update
The most current numbers are in and confirm our expectations: in the aftermath of the latest recession, Ohio foundation giving in 2009 fell for the first time since 2002.

Queries and Postbacks
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Membership Directory
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Upcoming Programs

The Coffee Break
Webinar
First Thursday of the month

Surfing OGF
February 8, 2012

Creating Your Giving Identity: Tools and Tips for Next Gen Philanthropists
Family Philanthropy Online teleconference
February 9, 2012

Regional Dinner Conversations with Colleagues
February 9, 2012
Bucyrus

Embracing the Common Core: Helping Students Thrive
February 15, 2012
Columbus

Midwest Funders Forum on Economic Security and Older Adults
February 15, 2012
Chicago

Aligning and Enhancing Resources: Collaborative Land-Use Planning in NEO
February 16, 2012
Cleveland

Innovative Technologies in Support of Learning
February 17, 2012
Cleveland

Building an Effective and High Performance Employee Team
Webinar
February 21, 2012

The Future of Math Education in Ohio
February 21, 2012
Columbus

Regional Dinner Conversation with Colleagues
February 23, 2012
Lancaster

Human Services Restructuring Project: Case Study Release and Discussion
February 27, 2012
Cleveland

Straight from the Source - Working with a Living Donor
Family Philanthropy Online teleconference
March 8, 2012

Donor Development: Enhancing Relationships with Professional Advisors
March 13, 2012
Columbus

Capitol Hill Visits and Dinner
March 21 – 22, 2012
Washington, DC

Diverse Voices in Family Giving
Family Philanthropy Online teleconference
April 12, 2012

Innovation Drives “How We Do It At Our Place”
April 20, 2012
Cleveland

Community Foundation Fundamentals Course
April 23 - April 24, 2012
Elyria

COF Financial Administration for Community Foundations
June 27 - June 28, 2012
Kalamazoo, MI

Philanthropy Forward '12
November 13 - 15, 2012
Cleveland

Press Releases

Ohio Grantmakers Forum Opposes Charitable Deduction Cap

Giving Drops with Economy

Ohio awarded federal prevention grant with support from Ohio foundations

   

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