Summer of Purpose: Matthew Markusic

“Something incredible is happening in the city of Cleveland.” This statement is something only truly understood by those of us who live here (and those who read many, many grant proposals). This is true for all aspects of our city, but it is especially true for our city’s schools. Cleveland Metropolitan School District, considered...

Join us at Cleveland Book Week 2017!

We're delighted to announce our second annual Cleveland Book Week, a series of literary and literacy-themed events surrounding the 82nd annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards. Check out our fantastic lineup of events from Sept. 5-9, and follow #CBW2017 and #AWBA2017 on social media for the latest.  Cleveland Book Week (CBW) is...

Ronald A. Ratner

Appointed 2018 by the Bank Trustees Committee Ronald A. Ratner is a Partner of RMS Investment Group, a closely held family investment company. Mr. Ratner served as Chief Development Officer responsible for oversight of Forest City Realty Trust’s national development program until September of 2018. His career at Forest City began in...

Preview #CommonGroundCLE on July 30: Part 1

Common Ground is just days away! On our blog each day this week, we’ll share a selection of the Common Ground conversations happening Sunday, July 30 across Cuyahoga County. We hope you will register to attend one (or more!) of these free community events. You can explore all Common Ground locations, and register to attend here...

Takeaways from YPCLE: The Millennial Caucus

Last weekend, we continued our Greater Cleveland Caucus Series with YPCLE: The Millennial Caucus. YPCLE is the annual Young Professional Civic Leadership and Empowerment Conference hosted by the Cleveland Young Professional Senate. This year, we partnered with YPS and The City Club of Cleveland to present the fourth annual YPCLE as part...

Turn your Passion into Purpose

I am delighted to share with you the Crain’s Giving Guide, your annual introduction to the remarkable nonprofits and causes that help make our region such a great place to live.

A Year in Review: Our Highlights from 2018

As we reflect on the past twelve months, the moments that stand out to us are defined by the people and organizations in Greater Cleveland working to make our community better. We've been lucky to partner with many of them in 2018. Here are some highlights:  Cleveland's Path to Say Yes  Over the past 18 months, our community has...