If you haven’t already heard the news, our region has a new ally in the effort to develop a thriving tech-driven ecosystem in Greater Cleveland. It’s a nonprofit called DigitalC that will work to solve pressing community problems with innovative technology, and help Greater Cleveland and other communities across the county build...
Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s Jim Rokakis honored with Cleveland Foundation’s Homer C. Wadsworth Award
release date: 6.8.2016
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation today honored Jim Rokakis, Vice President of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy and Director of Thriving Communities Institute, with its 2016 Homer C. Wadsworth...
Cleveland Foundation announces $12.5 million in June grantsFoundation awards $21.3 million to Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga nonprofits in Q2 2016release date: 6.29.2016CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors has approved $12.5 million in grants for the month of June, bringing the foundation’s second-quarter grantmaking...
Cleveland Foundation announces $150,000 in grants to support the Northeast Ohio LGBTQ communityLGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland receives $25,000 to help with local response to Orlando tragedyrelease date: 6.30.2016CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors today announced $150,000 in grants to support lesbian...
Please note I said open season FOR the artist. The first round of Fellowship grants to 20 local visual artists was delivered recently by the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture. The second round, for performing and literary artists, is now in the application stage and will be delivered this fall. Cleveland is becoming a...
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Initiative has been named winner of the $25,000 Anisfield‐Wolf Memorial Award for helping currently and formerly incarcerated individuals to learn and become successful in a skilled trade while removing obstacles that may hinder their transition back into society. The award is presented annually by the...
Cleveland Foundation to host fourth biennial African-American Philanthropy Summit presented by Medical MutualPolitical strategist Donna Brazile to deliver keynote addressRELEASE DATE: 3.23.2016CLEVELAND – The African-American Philanthropy Committee of the Cleveland Foundation will host its fourth biennial African-American Philanthropy...
Cleveland Foundation Creative Fusion artists begin three-month residency in Ohio City/Hingetown neighborhoodLocal and international artists working together to create public art legacy projectsRELEASE DATE: 9.23.2016CLEVELAND – By the end of 2016, the Hingetown area in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood will be home to several...
There seems no end to the praise for the quality and discipline of the campaign run by President-elect Barack Obama. Now, smart observers have identified virtues and best practices from the campaign that they believe are applicable to the management of organizations in the nonprofit realm. Paul Schmitz, the CEO of Public Allies, ...
Cleveland Foundation announces $250,000 grant to Karamu Houserelease date: 10.5.2016CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors has announced a grant of $250,000 to support Karamu House as it works to fully implement its new strategic plan. This strategic plan reflects Karamu’s new mission to produce professional...