Reflecting on Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Bri Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow Transgender Awareness Week is the week leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on Nov. 20 that honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. This is typically a time when...

Building Common Ground: Art Hat inspires creativity and environmental awareness

By Bri Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow What does it mean to build Common Ground? One Cleveland multi-media artist answers this question by highlighting the issue of plastic pollution and putting words into action through the creation of plastic-based art. On Sept. 12, Ron Shelton, along with...

Leadership Development

The Cleveland Foundation works to attract and retain a talented community—in the workforce, in the civic sector, and at home. We envision Greater Cleveland as a place of opportunity, led by innovative minds from home and around the globe, starting from early childhood to retirement. Early Childhood & Youth Development From birth...

The M.F. Cachat Charitable Foundation Fund

Exceptional leadership, a clear vision, core values and accountability. According to the team of former executives-turned-philanthropists behind the M.F. Cachat Charitable Foundation Fund, many of the same guiding principles that drive success in business can also inform impactful giving. Mike Cachat, Bill Head, Ed Sherwood, Bruce...

Collaboration is key — local media systems working together

By Briana Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow In the year that once was, 2020 threw everything but the kitchen sink at us. Despite all the trials and tribulations, one theme that emerged was collaboration. Whether it was teaming up on Zoom or a socially distanced meeting in the park, working together...

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Hear Ideas & Insights from Cleveland The Cleveland Foundation’s senior leaders offer wide-ranging expertise and regularly participate in public speaking engagements. To invite a foundation representative to speak at your event or participate in a panel or forum, please email speakers@clevefdn.org. In addition to the senior...

Stories of Giving: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. may have come to the city of Cleveland from different colleges, in different years and from different places in life, but the common bond of service that first inspired them to join continues driving them to help make their community a better place. For the brothers of the Cleveland Chapter...

The Higley Family

The Higley Family The Higley family has been an integral part of the Cleveland community for more than 150 years. In 1925, Albert M. Higley, Sr. founded the highly respected construction company bearing his name, which is still active today. He went on to serve on and chair numerous civic and community boards including the Cleveland...