Philanthropy for the Socially Conscious Business

Did you know that adding a strategic philanthropic plan to your business model can positively impact your bottom line, enhance your presence in the community, and increase employee satisfaction?Consider these compelling statistics:Guest blog by Cleveland Foundation Director of Development and Donor Communications Michelle FritzAlign with...

Announcing our #CLEChainReact Winners

Because we couldn’t choose just one, we’re thrilled to announce the two local businesses selected by the Cleveland Foundation to receive investments as part of Cleveland Chain Reaction! Our Vice President, Strategic Grantmaking, Arts & Urban Design Initiatives Lillian Kuri was live on Fox 8 this morning to announce that, from more...

#SummerOfPurpose: Shaelin Maresco

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series followed this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spent 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Shaelin Maresco, who worked with BAYArts, where she participated in the creation and utilization of marketing materials...

#FellowFriday: Katie Brennan’s Fellowship Experience

The Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship offers emerging young leaders the skills and networks needed to create the community they envision and jumpstart a career in public service. In our #FellowFriday weekly blog series, hear from members of the 2016-17 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship cohort about their...

Funding a Design Competition for Cleveland Public Library’s New MLK Jr. Branch

Cleveland Public Library (CPL) has the opportunity to construct a brand new Martin Luther King Jr. branch in Greater University Circle, and an iconic design is a priority for its plans. We’re excited to be involved in this project – and continue our commitment to thoughtful development in Greater University Circle – with a $93,000...

#FellowFriday: Hannah Santisi’s Fellowship Experience

The Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship offers emerging young leaders the skills and networks needed to create the community they envision and jumpstart a career in public service. In our #FellowFriday weekly blog series, hear from members of the 2016-17 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship cohort about their...

Cleveland Foundation to host fifth biennial African-American Philanthropy Summit

Cleveland Foundation to host fifth biennial African-American Philanthropy SummitBestselling author, social entrepreneur and Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore to deliver keynote addressRelease Date: 2.9.2018CLEVELAND – The fifth biennial African-American Philanthropy Summit and luncheon, presented by the African-American Philanthropy Committee of...

Join us at the 2018 African American Philanthropy Summit

The African American Philanthropy Committee of the Cleveland Foundation invites you to attend the fifth biennial Cleveland Foundation African American Philanthropy Summit from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Landerhaven. This year’s summit: “CLE for Life, Giving for Life,” celebrates African American philanthropists in...

Summer of Purpose: Joey Leppo

Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they reflect on 11 weeks spent working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog, we hear from Joey Leppo, who spent his summer at the Cleveland Foundation helping track and organize project elements and...