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CityLink Center partners with social agencies to offer a holistic approach to building economic stability for clients through career and vocational training, childcare, transportation assistance, mental health counseling, and financial guidance.

The Catalytic Fund of Northern Kentucky is a nonprofit and privately funded Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The organization carries out impactful real estate development projects that revitalize neighborhoods, create jobs, attract talent, and enhance community vibrancy.

One truth we all know about Greater Cincinnati: It is a strong community that thrives on connection. Our region is a close-knit community—where neighbors are not strangers. We support one another, share in each other’s joys, stand together in faith, and embrace an unwavering optimism for our future. This strong…

Most of your philanthropic clients likely support a wide variety of charities year after year, and represent a range of motivations, including personal experience, a role as a volunteer or board member, family tradition, or alignment with values and community priorities. Especially when the organizations your clients support are local,…

Tax season is a great time to cover tax planning strategies for the current year and beyond, and there are a few specific reasons why your clients may benefit from a conversation earlier in the calendar year. Evaluate QCDs sooner rather than later. If: Your client missed the 2024 deadline…

Many people are not aware of the extent to which America’s charitable organizations help improve quality of life in our communities. From social services to the arts, virtually every aspect of our lives is touched by the work of nonprofits. Indeed, the gifts Americans give to charity every year total…

In an incredible show of generosity, A Special Gift has raised a record $282,570 in the 2024 campaign to support tangible needs for local nonprofits. For the past several years, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has asked nonprofits, “How big of an impact can $10,000 make?” The responses to this question…

Whether your client is tax planning, updating wills and trusts or structuring retirement portfolios, the mix of money, family and mortality is a potent combination that almost always creates an emotionally charged planning environment. A strong grasp of the client’s big picture allows you to truly recognize opportunities for charitable…

Is it true that the happiest clients seem to be those who’ve incorporated charitable giving into their estate and financial plans? It’s hard to dispute that philanthropy offers both emotional and rational upsides to your clients. Advisors who can lean into these benefits are viewed by their clients as effective,…

Ellen G. van der Horst is the governing board chair of Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), a philanthropist and a lifelong community servant. After graduating from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, Ellen moved to Cincinnati to accept a job at P&G, followed by remarkable leadership roles…

In a once-abandoned corner of the historic Walnut Hills Business District, a new first-of-its-kind mural by world-renowned artist Charles Gaines stands proudly against the backdrop of downtown Cincinnati. At the base of the mural – which highlights indigenous cottonwood trees – is a public greenspace, featuring ample space for seating,…

Life insurance can play an important in your estate and financial plans. More than half of GenX and Baby Boomers hold life insurance policies, and annual payouts from these policies total nearly $800 billion! What you might not know, though, is that life insurance can be a very effective charitable…

Having an adequate supply of diapers is essential for the mental and physical health of babies and their families. In Greater Cincinnati, there are at least 16,000 diaper-wearing children experiencing diaper need each month. Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank is a lifeline for so many loving families who rely on diaper…

The Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award is presented annually by Greater Cincinnati Foundation to honor volunteers who stand out because of their leadership, vision, creativity and generosity of spirit. Jacob E. Davis was GCF’s first Governing Board chairman and the Foundation’s volunteer director from 1978 until 1987. Pete Strange,…

Are you thinking about your year-end giving? Here are three important reminders for year-end charitable giving. As always, your philanthropic advisor at Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is happy to work with you to achieve your charitable goals. Give stock. Evaluate your highly-appreciated stock positions and use these assets to give…

Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF), the region’s leading community foundation, connects generous people with trusted nonprofits to create a vibrant tri-state where every person has a fair opportunity to thrive. By partnering with GCF as your philanthropic advisor, you can make a difference in our community through charitable giving while maximizing…