Nonprofits Bringing Holiday Hope
As the holiday season draws near, many in Central Ohio look for powerful ways to give back. Beyond just giving gifts, organizations are doing deep, meaningful work to support children, families, seniors, and people facing hardship. Here is a list of current holiday giving programs in the Central Ohio area, how they operate, and how […]
Using a Gift Chart for Planning
We’re revisiting a former article on Building a Campaign Gift Chart. While this example focuses on a capital campaign, a gift chart can be used for planning purposes, such as assessing how to close a funding gap. A gift chart maps out how many gifts are needed at what level, and where those gifts might […]
Celebrating Generosity and Impact
Each November, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Ohio Chapter hosts an awards luncheon in honor of National Philanthropy Day, a celebration of generosity, service, and community. The event always falls close to Thanksgiving, offering a chance to reflect on gratitude and the power of giving. This year’s event, themed “Celebrating Generosity and Impact,” recognizes eight outstanding […]
Public Service as an Extension of Nonprofit Service
My career over the last 30 years has been in service to the nonprofit sector, and my childhood was focused on volunteerism because caring for others was at the heart of both my faith and how my parents raised my brothers and me. Engaging in community is fundamental to who I am. I began wondering […]
Placemaking in Full Color: Fall in the Short North Arts District
Great places don’t just happen; they’re made, moment by moment, season by season. In the Short North Arts District, fall is one of those defining moments. Nestled between The Ohio State University campus and Downtown, the district hums each fall with the energy of a new season. Students discover it for the first time, locals […]