Sharonda Kane-Jackson

216.615.7598 | Email sjackson [Enable Javascript to send an email] Sharonda Kane-Jackson joined the foundation in 2021 and currently serves as the Talent Management & Acquisition Manager in Human Resources. In this role, she plays a pivotal part in managing the talent lifecycle. She leads talent acquisition and recruitment...

Fellow Friday: Meet the 2023-24 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellows

Launched in 2016, the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging leaders from across the country in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jumpstart a career in public service. With the goals of attracting and retaining...

Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland Foundation and partners announce the launch of PACE initiative to connect students to career pathways and living wage jobs

Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland Foundation and partners announce the launch of PACE initiative to connect students to career pathways and living wage jobs Release Date: 11.15.2021 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and Cleveland Foundation today announced the launch of the Planning and...

February Grant Highlights

We’re pleased to announce $5.5 million in February grants to organizations serving Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga County residents! Learn more about a few of the organizations and efforts we supported last month:Promoting the health and wellness of local youth Our $200,000 grant to United Way of Greater Cleveland supports wraparound services...

#CG2018 Stories: The Power of Place

Follow our “#CG2018 Stories” blog series for updates, information and stories about Common Ground 2018 and related events. In this post, learn about the “For the Love of Cleveland: The Power of Place” event series we’re hosting in partnership with The City Club of Cleveland throughout the month of June.Last week, we announced...

Cleveland Foundation announces $2.5 million in October grants

Cleveland Foundation announces $2.5 million in October grants release date: 10.30.2015CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors has approved $2.5 million in grants for the month of October.A focus of the foundation’s October funding supports programs promoting youth development and the overall well-being of young...

Victor Barbalato

216.685.2009 | Email vBarbalato [Enable Javascript to send an email] Victor Barbalato joined the Cleveland Foundation in January 2024. He focuses on strategic opportunities for the Cleveland Foundation to create growth and impact through the alignment of real estate and economic development that benefits the region. This work includes...

How I Spent My Summer: Seerat Bahniwal

Improving education for children is one of my passions as a student at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. It's also a focus of STEM, an educational program bringing science, technology, engineering and mathematics to the urban school systems of Ohio. As a part of my internship with the...