Cleveland Foundation

Yesterday, Leon A. Wilson and the Cleveland Foundation had the incredible opportunity to host Nicol Turner Lee, at the first in-person Greater Cleveland Digital Equity Coalition Meeting. Nicol's insights on the intersection of technology and equity were truly enlightening. Her recent book, "Digitally Invisible: How the Internet is Creating the New Underclass," provides a roadmap toward a more just digital society and economy, and it was an honor to hear her perspectives firsthand. ? #GreaterClevelandDigitalEquityCoalition #TechForGood #CommunityImpact

We are thrilled to welcome Joyce Pan Huang to the Cleveland Foundation as our Chief Impact Officer. Huang will be responsible for building out the Foundation’s community impact model. This includes establishing an operating approach for grantmaking that grows resources and builds the capacity of the non-profit sector, and engaging donors in new and innovative ways. She shares, "I am eager to leverage my expertise in city planning and community development to make positive, lasting change for the residents of Greater Cleveland." Learn more about Joyce Pan Huang and this new role here: https://lnkd.in/ei5kdUpF

Did you know that the Cleveland Foundation was the first community foundation in the world? When the Cleveland Foundation was founded in 1914, it was a completely new concept in philanthropy: serving as a community savings account to help Clevelanders make a charitable impact in the region! See how the Cleveland Foundation can serve as your philanthropic partner: https://lnkd.in/ejXXMQ26

We are thrilled to launch the Impact Cleveland Pool, a first-of-its-kind investment pool that allows our donors and fund holders to make an immediate impact on local businesses and start-ups! Learn more about this new place-based investment pool in Crain's Cleveland Business: https://lnkd.in/erVyPNp3

Our philanthropy team recently collaborated with the Council of International Programs to welcome their Romanian delegates to our MidTown headquarters. Jason Weiner and Brittany Schultz shared how community foundations operate and provided a new perspective on engaging donors. We are proud to have worked closely with the Council of International Programs USA for these past two years and look forward to future collaborations!

Today is National Philanthropy Day! Today, and everyday, we are here to help you make your greatest charitable impact. There are countless ways to give back. Whether you donate your time to a local organization, act as a mentor to someone in your community, or donate money to a cause you are passionate about, there are countless ways to be a philanthropist. Some of our Cleveland Foundation team members share why they feel called to be philanthropists and what they love about their work as we celebrate National Philanthropy Day! What inspires you to give to your community?

Join us in welcoming Meghana Udiga to the Cleveland Foundation. Meghana is our Information & Technology and Strategy Execution Fellow. She has experience in data cleaning, transformation, statistical methods, project management, and visualization that will help to enhance our strategic planning and data-centric procedures. Welcome, Meghana!

This Native American Heritage Month, expand your knowledge on America's history by reading Ned Blackhawk's Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards-winning book, The Rediscovery of America. https://lnkd.in/g-SBzRQs #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #AWBA2024

Today our Philanthropy team welcomed Alexander Campbell and Alexander Reid to discuss trends, challenges, and tax impacts on nonprofit giving. During their conversation to philanthropic advisors and organizational fund partners, they highlighted potential changes in tax laws, the effect of political shifts on philanthropy, and evolving Donor Advised Fund regulations. For organizations looking to adapt and plan for the future, the Cleveland Foundation is a trusted resource for guiding charitable strategies and supporting long-term giving plans. Learn more about how we work with professional advisors here: https://lnkd.in/eKPmcp_J Katie Collin, Esq., Ginger Mlakar, Leta Obertacz, MPA, Bridget Hawes, Terri Eason

Do you want to join the Cleveland Foundation team? We are seeking a Philanthropic Strategy and Legal Coordinator to join our growing team in our MidTown headquarters. The Philanthropic Strategy Coordinator provides high-level administrative and technical support to the Philanthropic Strategy and Legal teams that align with the mission of the Foundation. Learn more about this position and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ePPCjYrb