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University Circle named best arts district in nation by USA Today BECKY RASPE | STAFF REPORTER @BeckyRaspeCJN braspe@cjn.org |

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niversity Circle was named best arts district in the country in the 2021 USA Today “10Best Readers’ Choice” travel award contest, selected by USA Today and 10Best’s expert panel and voted on by the public.

Of 20 nominated districts, University Circle received the most love over four weeks of voting, earning it the No. 1 spot, followed by districts in Minneapolis, Dallas, Houston, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Miami, Chicago, Santa Fe, N.M., and Tucson, Ariz.

Leaders from institutions within Bolman University Circle, including The Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Case Western Reserve University and University Circle, Inc., said this boosts the exposure and potentially highlights new tourism opportunities.

Chris Ronayne, president of University Circle Inc., said the distinction is “everyone’s distinction.”

“It’s everyone’s point of pride, Gray knowing we are the best arts district,” he said. “While it’s a square mile, a spectacular square mile at that, we like to say that University Circle is everybody’s. Regionally, University Circle is a point of pride. And to have been awarded this distinction this is now everyone’s opportunity to take it in as their own because so many people interact with University Circle in so Gremillet many different ways.”

Ronayne added this also shows that the community’s marketing initiatives do pay off.

“The value return for a visitor to Cleveland and University Circle is extraordinary,” he said. “Often, the response from visitors out of town is ‘who knew about this wonderful, free art museum,’ or this renowned orchestra or these gems around Wade Oval Ronayne like the Cleveland Botanical Garden, the Cleveland History Center or the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

The who knew takeaway is wonderful.”

André Gremillet, president and CEO of The Cleveland Orchestra, said in an emailed statement to the Cleveland Jewish News The Cleveland Orchestra is glad to call University Circle home, noting the honor is “much deserved.”

With the national recognition, he hopes Sharma more attention will be called to the community.

“We hope that this attention will raise awareness far and wide, drawing even more people to Severance Hall as well as to the other world-class cultural institutions that we are honored to have as our neighbors and partners,” Gremillet wrote.

Top arts districts in America

1. University Circle, Cleveland 2. Northeast Minneapolis Arts District in Minneapolis 3. Dallas Arts District in Dallas 4. Arts District Houston in Houston 5. Station North Arts District in Baltimore 6. Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee 7. Wynwood in Miami 8. Wabash Arts Corridor in Chicago 9. Santa Fe Railyard Arts District in Santa Fe, N.M. 10. Warehouse Arts District in Tucson, Ariz.

SOURCE: USA Today “10Best Readers’ Choice” travel award contest

Meenakshi Sharma, chief strategy officer at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, said distinctions like this also call attention to institutions that Clevelanders and tourists alike might not even consider as artistic, like the natural history museum.

“This is another unique experience someone could have when visiting,” she said. “Whether they’re looking at fossils or our live animals, it’s the experience. It’s the curiosity that generates when they visit the museum. I think this also helps us shine a light on how many other cultural institutions are in the area, like the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

In addition to being excellent at what they do, they’re also big economic drivers.”

And Case Western Reserve University, though not inherently an arts institution, boasts a connection to the artistic pulse of University Circle through its more than a half-century old joint program with the Cleveland Museum of Art, which Elizabeth Bolman, the Elsie B. Smith professor in the liberal arts, chair of the department of art history and art and interim chair of the department of political science in the College of Arts and Sciences at CWRU, said it “contributes to the artistic richness of the area.” The school also has a partnership with the Cleveland Institute of Art, “through which students can take classes at both institutions, while being registered at one, without extra fees and red tape.”

“Recognitions like this one help raise our profile as well as those of University Circle and Cleveland more broadly,” she said. “Everyone likes to back a winner, and this distinguished designation confirms our importance. It generates excitement about the stimulating and profoundly innovative work that we are doing, and that, of course, attracts philanthropy and community support.”

Jason Gray, vice president for school and college development at CWRU, said the university can also use the recognition to continue utilizing its partnerships within University Circle to provide better research.

“We play into the artistic nature of the area through collaborations and partnerships,” he said. “As a major research university, Case Western Reserve University has also looked at how to apply science, research and imaging expertise to tell us more about paintings, sculpture and manuscripts in nearby collections.”

And with the distinction, Ronayne said this just confirms what Clevelanders already knew – that it’s a great resource.

“It shows that we are a combination of quality institutions with enduring and engaging cultural offerings through exhibits, architecture and programming, especially in a district that has been around for over a century,” he said.

“It makes you feel like you’re part of something exciting and that behind every door and every corner, there’s something new to experience.”

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Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation Akron Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health of children through outstanding quality patient care, education, advocacy, community service and research. Akron Children’s Hospital is committed to remaining an independent, community-governed organization because we believe that this enables us to best achieve our mission and vision and preserve our unique culture. Akron Children’s Hospital will be an innovative leader in improving child health and providing high-quality care.

Our Promises To treat every child as we would our own.

To treat others as they would like to be treated.

To turn no child away for any reason.

Akron Children’s Hospital provides exceptional health care for children in our region and beyond. To continue this care, we are expanding our pediatric rehabilitation space to accommodate the almost 125,000 annual patient visits. In addition, we are creating new Centers of Excellence to provide support for three areas of expertise within our hospital: (1) The Spine Center provides cutting edge treatment for spinal issues; (2) the Mitochondrial Center provides treatment and support for mitochondrial diseases that affect cellular energy production and (3) the Vision Center, which treats diseases of the eye, including genetic disorders.

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Shelly Brown, Executive Director Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation | 330-543-8340 Mbrown2@akronchildrens.org

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Brian Wagner Chair Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors

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Leave a Lasting Legacy Case Western Reserve University improves and enriches people’s lives through research that capitalizes on the power of collaboration and through education that dramatically engages our students.

We realize this goal through: • Scholarship and creative endeavor that draws on all forms of inquiry.

• Learning that is active, creative and continuous.

• Promotion of an inclusive culture of global citizenship.

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Contact us to learn more:

Ellen E. Halfon, JD Senior Philanthropic Advisor 216.368.2630 ellen.halfon@case.edu

What’s New? Through the support of our valued alumni and partners, Case Western Reserve University continues to have a powerful impact on the CWRU community and beyond.

Whether providing support for student scholarships or helping to fund initiatives that allow CWRU to remain a leading institution in research and education, your thoughtful philanthropy can create a legacy whose impact is felt for generations to come. A will bequest, IRA distribution or other planned gift can be a simple but impactful way to invest in the future of the University.

Please visit plannedgiving.case.edu to learn about limited 2021 tax benefits and learn how your gift can help support educational excellence.

10900 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106-7090

216.368.4460 plannedgiving.case.edu

Amanda Pinney, JD Executive Director, Office of Strategic Giving 216.368.6958 amanda.pinney@case.edu

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The Power of Every

Legacy

For 100 years, we have been at the forefront of discoveries and innovations that have changed healthcare in Cleveland and around the world.

The generosity of our donors is an integral part of our legacy. Together, we are able to improve the lives of our patients and our communities to make the greatest impact.

We’d love to be a part of your legacy too. If Cleveland Clinic is already a part of your giving plan or if you’re considering including Cleveland Clinic in your legacy, please let us know so we can thank you and continue to transform healthcare together.

Visit PowerOfEveryOne.org Call 216.444.1245 Or email giftplanning@ccf.org

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Cleveland Metroparks Our Mission: Cleveland Metroparks will conserve significant natural resources and enhance people’s lives by integrating high-quality outdoor education, recreation and zoological opportunities into people’s lives.

4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland OH 44144 216-635-3200 clevelandmetroparks.com Year Established: 1917 Number of Employees: 639

What’s New: Parks have become more important than ever for communities to stay connected to each other and the natural world around us. Through a wide range of opportunities, you can directly support Cleveland Metroparks’ special places and programs closest to your heart, or focus on initiatives like the Trails Fund, which helps connect visitors districtwide. An enduring priority of Cleveland Metroparks is the preservation and protection of our local forests, wetlands, rivers and streams. Gifts to the Conservation Fund support forest plantings, habitat enhancement, wildlife research and the protection of important natural resources. Visit clevelandmetroparks. com/donate to make a tax-deductible gift today.

Top Fundraising Recipients Cleveland Metroparks Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Top Leadership

Interested in Helping?

Bisi Mikleus Director of Development 216-954-3430 (office) | bm11@clevelandmetroparks.com

Brian M. Zimmerman Chief Executive Officer

Sleepy Hollow Golf Course

Over 300 miles of trails 8 Scenic Golf Courses

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Nationally Acclaimed Zoo More than 5,000 free programs Hinckley Reservation

Preserve the gift of nature.

To learn about how you can get involved, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/donate ©Registered trademark of Cleveland Metroparks.

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Dan T. Moore President, Board of Park Commissioners

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Leave a Legacy Carry forward our founders’ vision for a cultural wellspring of art for the benefit of all the people forever.

When you include the museum in your planned giving or estate plan, you help pass on more than a century of passion and commitment to future generations.

View of Schroon Mountain, Essex County, New York, after a Storm 1838. Thomas Cole (American, 1801–1848). Oil on canvas; 99.8 x 160.6 cm.

Hinman B. Hurlbut Collection, 1917.1335

Whether remembering the CMA in your will, establishing an income-producing gift, or adding the CMA as beneficiary of your IRA, you can ensure that the Cleveland Museum of Art endures.

Your generosity will give you entry to the Legacy Society—a group of nearly 400 people who have joined their story to that of the museum through their farsighted commitments.

For more information, contact Denise Grcevich, Major and Planned Giving Director, at dgrcevich@clevelandart.org or 216–707–2594.

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n the world of philanthropy, there are many ways a donor can fulfill their altruistic wants and needs. Some may opt to give donations during their lifetime, while others may prefer to leave donations in their will after they pass on.

Joel Fox, chief development officer at Menorah Park in Beachwood; Fox J. Bennett Guess, executive director of the ACLU of Ohio; and Abby Smardon, vice president of development of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, said there are a few factors that go into deciding Guess when to give a gift to an organization.

Fox said one reason a person might want to wait until their passing to make a gift is to feel like they are leaving behind a legacy for future generations through their gift.

Smardon “(The donor wants to know) that they’re leaving something behind that will outlive them and continue to meet some desire or objective that they had during their lifetimes,” Fox said. “That may be to make life easier for your children, or maybe to pursue a charity program or service that was meaningful to you, and you want to know that will be taken care of for a long time to come after you’re gone.”

Guess said there is enjoyment in giving when an individual is still alive, and that donors will often express the joy they feel in supporting the work of the organizations that they donate to. But donors will sometimes not be able to part with their assets while they’re alive.

“At the same time, some people may not have a whole lot to give away during their lifetime, because their budget may not afford them that opportunity,” Guess said. “But they may accumulate possessions like a house or other property. As a part of their estate, it allows them to give much more significantly as part of their legacy

“When an estate gift is made, one of the most straightforward sorts of benefits is a reduction of the tax that a family may pay.”

Abby Smardon than they would be able to do while they’re living. My experience has been, when someone leaves us a gift in their will, it is someone who has also been a generous donor during their lifetime.”

Smardon also said there are taxrelated reasons as to why someone would leave a gift in their will.

“When an estate gift is made, one of the most straightforward sorts of benefits is a reduction of the tax that a family may pay,” Smardon said.

“Because the gifts are being given to a nonprofit organization, and therefore they won’t have to pay taxes on that.”

Although there are philanthropic and tax-related benefits to leaving a gift in your will, Guess said the “ideal” is for everyone to consider their philanthropic goals during their lifetime and to provide a mechanism, while they are living and in their legacy, to support social change work that is truly meaningful to them.

“So, at the ACLU of Ohio, we build strong lifelong relationships with many of our donors,” Guess said. “They have become an integral part of not only our family but also our mission. So, we have conversations with our donors about why they want to contribute and what their philanthropic goals are in their life. We help them achieve their mission in life by helping to channel their resources towards those efforts that really matter to them.”

Fox said seeing the impact of one’s gift during their lifetime provides a joyful feeling for both the donor and the beneficiary of said gift.

“By giving the dollars now, you can maximize the impact,” Fox said. “You don’t have to be worried about future inflation, future changes in your beloved organization’s leadership or even a change in what’s needed. If you give the gift now, you know that it’s going to be used as it’s needed based on what you’re seeing today. You can be directly involved in guiding not only the gift, but the use of the gift over time. You have the joy and the pleasure of seeing the dollars at work and knowing, during your lifetime, that you are making a difference for others.”

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The Cleveland Orchestra Our Mission: The Cleveland Orchestra inspires and enriches lives by creating extraordinary musical experiences at the highest level of artistic excellence. Under the leadership of Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, The Cleveland Orchestra has become one of the most sought-after and highly acclaimed performing ensembles in the world. The Orchestra shares performances with Northeast Ohio yearround at historic Severance Hall and its summer home, Blossom Music Center.

With the Orchestra’s upcoming return to the Blossom stage after months of live concert cancellations, strong community support will create opportunities for brilliant new programming and continued investment in music education and the Northeast Ohio community.

What’s New: Thanks to dedicated support from the community, The Cleveland Orchestra continues to release new performances on our digital platform Adella.live – and will return to live, in-person concerts at Blossom Music Center this summer and Severance Hall in the fall.

The 2021 Blossom Music Festival is a significant milestone, and ongoing support will help us return to the stage strong. Right now, music-lovers have an opportunity to make a greater impact: all new and increased support is being doubled thanks to the Eric and Jane Nord Matching Challenge.

11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 216-231-1111 clevelandorchestra.com Year Established: 1918 Number of Employees: 140+ staff members, 100+ full-time musicians Top Three Areas of Support Cash/Check/Credit Card gifts to Orchestra Preservation Fund Estate/endowment gifts Underwriting/Sponsorships for new digital offerings with global reach

Top Leadership

Interested in Helping?

Jane Hargraft Chief Development Officer 216-231-7520 | jhargraft@clevelandorchestra.com

Double your impact for

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This summer will mark The Cleveland Orchestra’s first performances at Blossom Music Center since 2019.

And right now, your donation will go even further to help us return to the Blossom stage strong!

All new and increased support is being DOUBLED thanks to the Nord Matching Challenge. Make your gift today for music under the stars: clevelandorchestra.com/give 216-456-8400

André Gremillet President & CEO

Richard K. Smucker Chair, Board of Trustees

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Cleveland State University Foundation The Cleveland State University Foundation exists to raise, receive and manage private gifts for the advancement and benefit of Cleveland State University (CSU).

CSU 2.0: Emerging from a Global Pandemic • 4,500 additional students and 200 new faculty members by 2025 • Launching an Office of Career Development and Exploration and ensuring all students have an opportunity for a paid internship or co-op • Significant investments in faculty and research initiatives Student Success Initiatives: • 2 for 1 Tuition Promise • Lift Up Vikes!

• Last-Mile Scholarships

2121 Euclid Avenue UN 501 Cleveland, OH 44115-2214 216-523-7275 www.supportcsu.org Top Leadership

Interested in Supporting?

Julie Rehm, Vice President, University Advancement Executive Director, CSU Foundation 216-523-7275 | j.rehm@csuohio.org | www.supportcsu.org/give-today

Harlan Sands President

Thomas Hopkins CSU Foundation Chair

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Cleveland Zoological Society Our Mission: The Cleveland Zoological Society is Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s nonprofit advancement partner and helps raise awareness and support for the zoo. The Zoo Society is governed by a Board of Directors and is an independent 501(c)3. Zoo Society donors have contributed nearly $100 million toward zoo operations, conservation projects and capital improvements since 1998. Philanthropic priorities include international wildlife conservation, campus renewal and maintaining the zoo’s national leadership role in educational programming, research, and positive animal health and welfare standards.

We are committed to engaging donors in zoo programs and initiatives of greatest impact for our community. Individuals, foundations and corporations can support our work in many ways.

What’s New: TIGER CUBS! For the first time in over 20 years, guests can visit tiger cubs at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The three cubs, all born this past December, have made their public debut at the Zoo’s Rosebrough Tiger Passage LIVE EVENTS ARE BACK! Save the date for our signature fundraisers this summer: Twilight at the Zoo presented by KeyBank - Friday, August 6 ZOOvies presented by Vitamix - Friday, August 27 Tails + Cocktails presented by The Steffee Family - Tuesday, October 19 State of the Zoo Breakfast presented by Covia - Wednesday, November 17

3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH, 44109 (216) 635-3329 ClevelandZooSociety.org Year Established: 1957 Number of Employees: 18 full-time; 2 part-time; 5 seasonal Top Three Funding Priorities International wildlife conservation Campus renewal and improvement General operating support

Top Leadership

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Leta Obertacz Director of Advancement 216-635-3346 | obertacz@ClevelandZooSociety.org | ClevelandZooSociety.org

Mike Vaughn Board of Directors President

Sarah Crupi Executive Director

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Cuyahoga Community College Foundation Our Mission: To provide resources for advancing student success at Cuyahoga Community College and to transform the lives of those Tri-C serves.

Our vision: To ensure Tri-C has the resources needed to help every student learn, thrive and succeed and to create a prosperous community for all.

What’s New Thanks to the generous support of the community, The Tri-C Foundation is focused on ways to help Tri-C students succeed: • The Student Emergency Fund continues to help students facing a sudden expense or hardship that threatens their academic progress.

• Laptops for Students makes technology affordable, covering half the cost of a new, discounted laptop.

• Full Tuition Assistance supports tuition costs for one year of a Tri-C credit program or for the duration of a noncredit program for qualifying students affected by the pandemic.

We invite you to help us continue to invest in our students’ futures.

700 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-987-4868 www.tri-c.edu/give Year Established: 1973 Advance Futures, Transform the Region Strategic Priorities: • Student Experience • Workforce- focus on in-demand careers in healthcare, information technology and manfacturing • Affordability

Top Leadership

Interested in Investing?

Megan O’Bryan President, Tri-C Foundation and Vice President, Resource Development 216-987-4868 | megan.obryan@tri-c.edu

Lou Joseph, Chairperson Tri-C Foundation

Megan O’Bryan, President Tri-C Foundation

Advance futures and transform the region.

Your legacy gift to create scholarships for Tri-C® students invests in their skills to succeed.

To learn how planned giving helps educate tomorrow’s workforce, call Melanie Majikas at 216-987-4868.

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First Year Cleveland Our Mission: To mobilize the community through partnerships and a unified strategy to reduce infant deaths and racial disparities.

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 11000 Cedar Ave., Suite 410, Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Our Vision: Every baby born in Cuyahoga County will celebrate a first birthday.

FirstYearCleveland.org Year Established: 2015 | Number of Employees: 4

What we do: First Year Cleveland is committed to reducing infant deaths, with a strong focus on the Black community, as Black babies in Cuyahoga County die at four times the rate of white babies. FYC’s Action Teams are tackling priority areas proven to reduce infant deaths: decreasing extreme prematurity, eliminating sleep-related deaths and addressing racial inequities. And although we’ve made progress, with 36% fewer infant deaths since 2015, we still lost 100 infants in 2020 — and 73% were Black.* Please give today to help ensure that every baby born in Cuyahoga County celebrates a first birthday. (*2020 data are preliminary)

Top Leadership

Bernadette M. Kerrigan Executive Director

How to Help: FYC is funded primarily through grants and welcomes individual donations and corporate support. Your gift will help us continue and expand our critical work.

Please donate securely online today at FirstYearCleveland.org/give.

Akram Boutros MD, FACHE

Patti DePompei RN, MSN

Executive Committee Co-Chair

Executive Committee Co-Chair

(MetroHealth)

(University Hospitals)

EVERY BABY DESERVES TO CELEBRATE A FIRST BIRTHDAY Please donate today.

Your gift to First Year Cleveland will help: • Reduce racial disparities • Address extreme prematurity • Eliminate sleep-related deaths

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haritable organizations are a valuable tool to millions of Americans for different reasons. Those 501(c)(3) organizations help people in different ways, including providing housing, grant writing or helping to solve the hunger crisis.

Judy Ghazoul, executive director of Malachi House in Cleveland; Christine Kohls, certified fundraising executive of Raising Results in Beachwood, and Ray Leach, CEO of JumpStart in Cleveland, said their board members are a big reason they can meet their organizations’ respective missions.

Malachi House provides a home for terminally-ill individuals. At any given time, the staff is taking care of up to 15 residents at the house. The hospice staff includes nurses, social workers, aides and chaplains.

Ghazoul said in order to create this atmosphere, it gets support from volunteers, individuals, foundations and corporations. They also receive help from different groups, such as men and women from schools in the area.

“What’s important to me as the executive director and to the staff is to know that we have support internally through the board,” Ghazoul said. “And don’t forget, they’re volunteers. They don’t work for us. And every time they spend with us, they’re taking away from their own time.

And so you have to treat them that way. And whatever they bring to the table, it’s more than what we had yesterday.”

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nonprofits on capital campaigns, annual appeals, grant writing and strategic development planning.

With organizations such as this, the board consists of people from all walks of life and different areas of expertise.

They might come from human resources, legal, banking and finance. Kohls said having a diversified talent field helps the nonprofit strengthen its own operations.

“It’s good to have a diverse group that brings different perspectives,” Kohls said. “They bring different relationships and they all have different skill sets. So you have board members who might be very comfortable brainstorming ideas. They might be wonderful in terms of making calls to your donors, thanking them for their gifts and inviting them to be part of a campaign that you’re working on. Or to actually invite people to be part of the organization.

“It also means that they have different networks. So they can connect with people in their networks to reach out and say, ‘I’m on the board of this nonprofit organization. I love the mission. I know that you have an interest also in this area, and I’d love to introduce you to the work that we’re

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JumpStart has a board of 30 members, and everybody on the board serves on at least one committee. It has seven active committees ranging from finance and audit to advancement.

Leach said the state of Ohio is a big supporter of JumpStart and many of its entities they partner with across the state, in big part because of the efforts of their board.

He said there are numerous benefits to this relationship.

One of the biggest is that it has been able to build an overarching strategy, a set of goals and objectives that are statewide.

“So, the state comes to us cognizant about job creation, the attraction of private investment and the advancement of particular industries,” Leach explained. “In our case, health care is obviously an incredibly important industry for Northeast Ohio. The state is able to build these macro strategies and let each region of the state execute or pursue success in nuanced ways that really align with the industries that are the strongest in their community.”

Organizations like Malachi House also have associate boards. Its associate board is made up of individuals under 35 years old. Those volunteers can bring to the table such ideas as event planning and social media engagement.

“Anything we do, any events we have, they volunteer to help us,” Ghazoul said. “They volunteer to help our events and marketing coordinator. They volunteer to help our development coordinator. These are things that are valuable,we can’t do this by ourselves. I always say, what would we do without our board?”

We are InMotion

OUR MISSION Help people with Parkinson’s disease feel better every day.

We are a nonprofit community of specialized trainers, dedicated staffers, volunteers, clients with PD, and the people who care about them. We offer evidence-based exercise, arts, support and education programs at NO COST to clients, helping them take control of their symptoms and learn to live positively and constructively with their disease. Our findings show that in aggregate, the clinical course of regular participants in our programs remains stable or improves.

To keep our programs and services accessible to all who need them, we rely upon the generosity of our community partners, including individuals, foundations and corporations.

beinmotion.org | 216-342-5784 | Email: support@beinmotion.org

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Great Lakes Science Center Our Mission: Great Lakes Science Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is home to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, and makes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) come alive for more than 300,000 guests a year through hands-on exhibits, temporary exhibitions, the Cleveland Clinic DOME Theater, historic Steamship William G. Mather, daily science demonstrations, seasonal camps, and more. We cultivate critical thinkers in an experiential, fully immersive, multi-sensory learning and play environment where guests can become builders, scientists, engineers and explorers. Our vision is of a community where all people value STEM to inform decision-making and enrich lives.

What’s New: The Science Center was chosen as one of 15 museum finalists for the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ 2021 National Medal, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities. The Science Center was also honored as one of the region’s FIRST Robotics “Volunteers of the Year.” This year, the Science Center hosted a kick-off event and then started, supported, and mentored five rookie robotics teams in Cleveland, and hosted a new off-season event for FIRST Robotics teams.

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Amy Pausche, Vice President of Development 216-696-4260 | pauschea@glsc.org

TODAY’S CURIOUS CHILDREN ARE TOMORROW’S LEADERS All it takes is a spark to ignite an interest in science.

Great Lakes Science Center programs engage learners of all ages, boost the confidence of those underrepresented in the STEM fields, and create the next generation of science leaders.

Your gift will inspire the critical thinkers, dreamers and innovators of tomorrow.

GreatScience.com/donate

601 Erieside Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 216-694-2000 GreatScience.com Year established 1996 Top Leadership

Kirsten M. Ellenbogen, Ph.D. President & CEO

Steven A. Karklin Board Chair

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Greater Cleveland Volunteers Our Mission: Greater Cleveland Volunteers enriches the community and individuals through volunteer service.

About Us:

For nearly 50 years Greater Cleveland Volunteers has partnered with nonprofit agencies in Cuyahoga County to recruit and promote volunteerism. Our volunteers help the community by tutoring and mentoring children; providing job coaching to adults; helping those seeking shelter; providing food to those in need; comforting patients in hospitals, nursing homes and hospice care; assisting visitors at arts & culture organizations, and much more!

In addition, Greater Cleveland Volunteers manages the Cuyahoga County chapter of the national RSVP program for adults age 55 and older. Through this program, RSVP volunteers give their time and talents to help address critical needs in the community.

Interested in Volunteering?

We also manage the Cleveland area affiliate of the national AARP Foundation Experience Corps literacy tutoring program. This program provides volunteer tutors to help young students in the Cleveland Metropolitan and Euclid City School districts improve their reading skills.

Encore Cleveland is a program for those in or nearing retirement. Greater Cleveland Volunteers manages the communications and participant intake for other nonprofit agencies that offer employment, volunteer, starting your own business or business consulting opportunities.

4415 Euclid Ave, Suite #200 Cleveland, OH 44103 216-391-9500 greaterclevelandvolunteers.org Year Established: 1972 Number of Employees: 12 Top Leadership

Greater Cleveland Volunteers is proud of its history of service and is always looking for new volunteers who want to be a part of making our community a better place.

Nakeva Williams, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator 216-391-9500 x 2116 | nwililiams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org

Joy Banish

Executive Director

216-391-9500 x 2112 jbanish@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org

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Holden Forests & Gardens Our Mission: Holden Forests & Gardens is made up of two of Northeast Ohio’s most important environmental and cultural institutions – the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden. Our mission is to connect people with the wonder, beauty, and value of trees and plants, to inspire action for healthy communities.

Upcoming Events: Fairy Doors Scavenger Hunt - It appears that fairies have moved into the woodland forests and gardens at Holden Forests & Gardens. Find the handcrafted fairy doors created by Northeast Ohio artists throughout the grounds of the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden. July 6 - August 29.

Twilight in the Whimsical Woods – Our annual fundraising event takes on a new twist and the whole family is invited. Enjoy a picnic dinner, variety of live music, activities for adults and children, and the beauty of the Arboretum on Saturday, July 10, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.

9500 Sperry Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094 440-946-4400 www.holdenfg.org Year Established: 1931 Number of Employees: 158 Top Three Funding Priorities People for Trees Conservation and Research Educational Programs

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Interested in Helping?

Contact: Debbie Miller Vice President of Development 216-707-2807 | dmiller@holdenfg.org | holdenfg.org

Jill Koski President and CEO

Tom Anderson Board Chair

Tree canopy loss continues to threaten Northeast Ohio’s wellbeing. For nearly a century, Holden Forests & Gardens has been dedicated to researching, planting and caring for trees. We’re aiming to plant and care for 15,000 new trees in Northeast Ohio by 2025 – but we need your help. Visit holdenfg.org to learn how you can make your pledge to plant a tree.

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Hospice of the Western Reserve Our Mission: Hospice of the Western Reserve provides palliative end-of-life care, caregiver support, and bereavement services throughout Northern Ohio. In celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving.

What’s New: • The 10th annual Walk to Remember, presented by Oswald Companies, takes place at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Sunday, June 13. Walkers may enter the zoo between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. and begin walking upon arrival.

• Celebrate life while raising funds to support pediatric hospice, music, art and pet therapies, community grief support and more! Since its inception, the Walk has raised more than $1.4 million.

• Register or donate at hospicewr.org/WTR. $25 Adult, $12 Child (ages 3-12), $75 Family. Registration includes all-day admission to zoo and RainForest.

Wristbands will be distributed at drive-through registration tents beginning at 7:30 a.m.

17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110-2602 800.707.8922 hospicewr.org Year Established: 1978 Number of Employees: 750 Top Leadership

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Monica Cowans Annual Fund and Special Events Manager 216.383.3714 l mcowans@hospicewr.org l hospicewr.org/wtr

Laura Rayburn Monica Cowans President, The Hospice of the Annual Fund and Special Western Reserve Foundation Events Manager

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ideastream Our Mission: ideastream serves the people of Northeast Ohio as a trusted and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Publicly supported and locally owned, ideastream is indispensable and highly valued for its unique ability to strengthen our community. ideastream is the consolidation of WVIZ/PBS, with five channels of public television service; 90.3 WCPN, Northeast Ohio’s NPR news and public affairs radio station; WCLV 104.9, Northeast Ohio’s classical music radio station; ideastream Education, with educational resources, services and the award-winning children’s series NewsDepth; and management of The Ohio Channel and the Ohio Public Radio and Television Statehouse News Bureau.

1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-916-6100 ideastream.org Year Established: 2001 Number of Employees: 148

What’s New: Trusted Health Reporting: ideastream continues to prioritize relevant, responsible, quality coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, including sharing Governor Mike DeWine’s COVID-19 briefings statewide. ideastream reporters focus on providing critical news and information relevant to Northeast Ohio.

Statewide News Collaborative: ideastream, Cincinnati Public Radio and WOSU Public Media in Columbus are working together to develop Ohio’s largest newsroom. The collaborative will act as a fully integrated, statewide news and information network to fill the growing gaps in local journalism.

Become an ideastream Member!

Visit ideastream.org/donate, or call 216-916-6100.

Top Leadership

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Ella Fong | Director, Major Gifts | 216-916-6154 | ella.fong@ideastream.org Sara Hunter | Director, Membership | 216-916-6103 | sara.hunter@ideastream.org Lori Marks | Senior Director, Foundation and Corporate Support | 216-916-6284 | lori.marks@ideastream.org

Kevin E. Martin President & CEO

Sandra Kiely Kolb Board Chair

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A CJN Advertising Special Section

Financial adviser can ease donation process ALEX KRUTCHIK | STAFF REPORTER @AlexKrutchikCJN akrutchik@cjn.org |

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aking a charitable donation is a wonderful act of altruism that anybody can make. Depending on the size or nature of the donation, those gifts can have a beneficial impact on both the donor and the recipient.

Karey Edwards, senior financial adviser with NCA Financial Planners in Mayfield Heights, and Stephen Rudolph, senior wealth adviser at MAI Capital Management in Beachwood, said having a good financial adviser can make the process of gift giving easier and more valuable.

Rudolph said financial advisers can not only make things easier for the client, but they can also help to maximize and allocate their gift giving in better ways. Building a professional relationship is the key to this.

“We would sit down and ask questions, as an adviser,” Rudolph said. “Not to just talk about how their investments are doing, but to get to know the client and say, ‘Hey, are you charity minded?’ Or we might get a copy of the tax return to see how

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much they give to charity. And some people aren’t charity-minded. But the people that are, we work with them on their charitable plan and how to do so in the best manner so they can get benefits themselves and fulfill their philanthropic needs for charity.”

Edwards shared a similar sentiment, saying although clients can always do this independently, advisers can help to give the best advice and ask the right questions to guide their clients.

“We have the benefit of having a comprehensive view of somebody’s financial picture,” Edwards said. “And so then we can figure out how gifting can be maximized, taking into account how it plays into their tax picture, their retirement plan and their estate plan.”

Edwards said there are a couple of different ways clients can maximize their gifting.

“We can determine how much is available for gifting,” Edwards said.

“And that’s usually determined by running over retirement projections and making sure that people have enough to meet their monthly expenses. There might be extra funds that they’re never going to use in their lifetime. And by running that projection, maybe there’s more available to be gifted than what clients really need. And they might not have an idea of what they need for themselves or what they can pass on.”

Another benefit to working with a financial adviser is the utilization of a donor-advised fund. This is like a charitable investment account that allows an individual to have their charitable assets managed by professionals. Although clients can do these without the help of a financial adviser, Rudolph said most people are not aware of the existence of these funds.

“I think most people aren’t thinking about it that way,” Rudolph said. “They say, ‘OK, here’s the gifts I want to make,’

and they get their checkbook out and write a check ... we’ve seen a few clients come to us and had set up these on their own through institutions like Charles Schwab. But with most people, we’re the ones who bring up the idea, and the clients say ‘cool, that sounds like a great idea.’”

Edwards added advisers can have conversations with families that help facilitate the next generation of gift givers, making sure these charitable donations continue for years to come.

“We’ve had examples where, maybe every Thanksgiving, the family will get together and there will be a certain amount of dollars that each person gets to decide where it goes,” Edwards said. “And particularly with parents, they might ask the children to give a presentation about who they want to donate to and why. For the younger generation, it gives them a reason to look into the possibilities, determine how much of those dollars are actually going to the charity for good purposes and it just creates a general good feeling.”

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Jewish Federation of Cleveland OUR MISSION We promote the well-being of our community, its members, and Jews throughout the world; enhance the continuity, security, and unity of the Jewish community; increase understanding of Jewish values and their application to improve people’s lives; encourage our members to fulfill the responsibility of tikkun olam, to make the world a better place; support Israel as a Jewish and democratic state; and promote collective action by individuals and organizations to advance these purposes.

Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building 25701 Science Park Drive Cleveland, OH 44122 Phone: 216-593-2900 JewishCleveland.org

ABOUT US Federation impacts more Jewish lives in Cleveland than any other organization. This year’s annual Campaign for Jewish Needs kicks off on Tuesday, August 31. Together we are – and will continue to be – HERE FOR GOOD! To learn about the programs and services we support, as well as the ways you can get involved, visit JewishCleveland.org.

TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT: Rachel Lappen, Chief Development Officer 216-593-2841 rlappen@jcfcleve.org JewishCleveland.org

HERE FOR CARING

We care for one another by helping feed the hungry, comfort the sick, aid the elderly, shelter the homeless, and support those in need or with disabilities — wherever they are in the world.

J. DAVID HELLER BOARD CHAIR

ERIKA B. RUDIN-LURIA PRESIDENT

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Colleen Cotter, Esq., Executive Director Rita Maimbourg, Esq., Board President

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Colleen Cotter, Esq., Executive Director Rita Maimbourg, Esq., Board President

MISSION STATMENT WHAT’S NEW? TOP LEADERSHIP MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT WHAT’S NEW? Legal Aid’s mission is to secure justice and A Commitment to Justice WHAT’S NEW? resolve fundamental forjustice those and resolve COVID-19’s sudden onset plunged thousands of Justice Legal Aid’s mission problems is to secure Legal Aid’s mission is to secure A Commitment justice and resolve to A Commitment to Justice Northeast Ohioans into poverty and exacerbated who have lowSTATEMENT incomes and vulnerable MISSION WHAT’S NEW? fundamental problems forare those who have low incomes fundamental and problems for those COVID-19’s who have sudden low onset incomes plunged and thousands ofCOVID-19’s Northeast Ohioans sudden onset plunged problems for those already struggling to make by providing high-quality legal services and are vulnerable by providing high-quality legal services are vulnerable and by providinginto high-quality poverty and legal exacerbated services and problems for those into already poverty struggling and exacerbated prob Legal Aid’s mission is to secure justice and resolve Athe Commitment to Justice working for systemic solutions.

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The Campaign for Legal Aid. Together, we will ensure The Campaign Legal Aid for continues Legal Aid. Togeth Growth Goals People from across Northeast Ohio are Funding the Future of our Region Legal Aid handles cases that impact basic needs such as health, to expand, adapt, and innovate in response to community to expand, needs. adapt, joining together to support People The Campaign for Northeast Ohio are joining together to supportand innovate in r • Impact more families through partnerships from across shelter and safety, economics and education, and access to justice.

Legal Aid. Together, we willThe ensure Legal Aidfor Legal Aid. Together, we will ensure Legal Aid continues • Remove barriers to opportunity Campaign continues to expand, adapt,toand innovate in and innovate • Elevate Legal Aid as a catalyst expand, adapt, in Cotter, response to community needs.

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Make a Gift to Melanie Shakarian, Esq., Director of Development Melanie and Communications Shakarian, Esq., /Director melanie.shakarian@lasclev.org of Development and Communications / melanie.shakarian@lasclev.org Legal Aid Justice today!

Help us Extend CONTACT Intake Phone: 888.817.3777 Intake Phone: 888.817.3777 www.lasclev.org Make a Gift to Melanie Shakarian, Esq., Director of Development and Communications / melanie.shakarian@lasclev.org Legal Aid today!

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LifeAct Our Mission: LifeAct’s mission is to prevent teen suicide by educating youth to recognize depression and the warning signs of suicide and access help for themselves and or their peers.

What’s New?

• QPR Gatekeeper Training – Learn the three key steps to saving a life, by Questioning, Persuading and Referring an individual when they are facing a mental health crisis. LifeAct is now offering QPR Gatekeeper Training at no cost to community members and organizations – To schedule or learn more, please email scheduleprogram@lifeact.org.

• Links for Life Golf Tournament – Join us on June 21, 2021 at Kirtland Country Club to save young lives – one swing at a time! Find out more at lifeact.org/golf • Into the Light Walk – Our 17th Annual Into the Light Walk at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Sunday, October 17th at 5 pm, will help raise awareness and shed light on the importance of mental health. To learn more, visit lifeact.org/walk Interested in Learning More?

Contact: Nicole Rodenfels Development Director 216.464.3471 • development@lifeact.org

210 Bell Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 (216) 464-3471 LifeAct.org Year Established: 1992 Number of employees: 13

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Jack Binder CEO

Nicole Schmunk Rodenfels Development Director

Every donation matters, because every life matters!

7 in 10 teens say they struggle with their mental health, but there is an easy way to help support teens in our community.

LifeAct’s depression awareness and suicide prevention education programming is taught to more than 25,000 middle and high school students across Northeast Ohio each school year.

We never charge schools to ensure there is never a barrier to an adolescent or teen becoming empowered about their mental health, so your donation will truly make an impact.

Together, we will save young lives!

To learn more, please visit www.LifeAct.org 216-464-3471 • Development@LifeAct.org

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MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger Our Mission: Inspired by Jewish values and ideals, MAZON is a national organization fighting to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.

What’s New: MAZON’s groundbreaking project — This Is Hunger — is now an immersive digital experience that challenges beliefs and myths about who struggles with hunger in America and why. This powerful program is available for you or your community — from synagogues to schools to other communal groups — whether viewing together or individually. Learn more at thisishunger.org.

Please also join us on Tuesday, June 8 for a virtual celebration for MAZON’s 36th birthday, featuring Jewish culinary legend Joan Nathan, West Wing actor Joshua Malina, and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons. Learn more at give.mazon.org/ToLife.

(800) 813-0557 mazon.org Top Leadership

Interested in Helping?

Contact: Liza Lieberman Director of Communications (202) 888-6449 llieberman@mazon.org

Abby J. Leibman President & CEO

Rabbi Joel Pitkowsky Chair

IN A LAND OF PLENTY, THERE SHOULD BE PLENTY FOR EVERYONE.

(800) 813-0557 mazon.org

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Menorah Park Vision: Live Empowered. Live Better. Be Inspired.

Mission: We provide residential options and health care services in a culture of innovation

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and excellence guided by Jewish values.

Core Values: Excellence. Compassion. Integrity. Service. Stewardship.

What’s New: Menorah Park’s Planned Giving Initiative: Just as you have to make financial plans for your own future, we, at Menorah Park, also have to be prepared for the long term. So even though a planned gift may not materialize for many years, we know it will someday, to help our residents at that time. A planned gift helps us sustain our future – and the key is, the gift need not be made during your lifetime, so it won’t affect your own security as you age. In order to be here for future generations, we need your support!

27100 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, OH 44122 216-831-6500 MenorahPark.org Year Established: 1906 (Montefiore: 1882) Year Foundation Established: 1995 Number of Employees Menorah Park: More than 1,500 Number of Employees Menorah Park Foundation: 7

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Interested in Helping?

Contact: Renee Greller Director of Planned Giving and Special Events 216-839-6623 rgreller@menorahpark.org MenorahPark.org/donate/planned-giving

Joel Fox Rick Rivitz Chief Development Officer Board Chair Menorah Park Foundation Menorah Park Foundation

“Oh hummingbird who flies so free and carries away my pain from me, into the clouds and sky and floats between the leaf and tree. Please visit here most every day, to give me cheer and lasting hope. And perhaps you might like to stay, to watch over and help me cope.”

“Establishing a legacy gift was an impactful and meaningful way for us to ensure that Menorah Park / Montefiore will continue its excellence in memory care for generations to come. We are so grateful for the outstanding care they have provided to our family, and so pleased to be able to offer our support both now and in the future.”

– Judy & Steven Willensky, board members and donors

– At a time when days looked bleak, an inspirational poem written by 97-year-old Menorah Park resident, Marc Frisch to inspire others on his pavilion

You can help us plan for tomorrow by making your planned gift today!

MenorahPark.org/donate

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Providence House Our Mission: Offering emergency shelter and services to nearly 400 children newborn through twelve years old each year, Providence House protects atrisk children and supports families through crisis, strengthening communities to end child abuse and neglect. Providence House provides emergency shelter and care to children in crisis while partnering with parents to create safety and stability for their families, including shifting our parent support services to virtual and home-based deliveries during the pandemic. As the demand for our services grows, we are expanding to Buckeye-Shaker Neighborhood, where we will be able to keep more kids safe and more families together.

What’s New:

• pARTy with PHriends – Friday, October 8th: Join our Young Professionals Group, PHriends, for an evening of wine and beer tasting, socializing, and art at 78th Street Studios.

• Deck the House – Tuesday, December 7th: Join us for a hybrid live and silent auction, holiday entertainment, the Ed Block Courage Award presented to a Cleveland Browns player, and more!

2050 West 32nd St., Cleveland, OH 44113 216-651-5982 www.provhouse.org Year Established: 1981 Number of Employees: 66 Top Three Fundraising Needs Children’s Emergency Shelter Family Education and Support East Side Expansion Campaign

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Interested in Helping?

Kirby Boes External Relations Assistant 216-651-5982 | kirbyb@provhouse.org | www.provhouse.org

Natalie A. Leek President & CEO

Gregory D. Rush Chair & Executive Committee Chair

Providence House is coming to Cleveland’s East Side to give hope and help to children and families in crisis.

For 40 years, our Crisis Nursery has kept over 13,000 children safe and their families together.

In these difficult times, more children and families than ever need us.

You can join us in giving hope and transforming lives for families in crisis on Cleveland’s East Side by supporting our expansion into Buckeye-Shaker to help children and families in surrounding East Side communities.

Learn more about our expansion and services or donate at provhouse.org/givinghope.

Questions? Please contact Kayla Webb at kayla@provhouse.org or 216.651.5982 x225.

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Raising Results LLC Our Mission: You may not have seen our name, but you have seen our results. Our client’s projects have been featured in Crain’s Cleveland Business, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and on local news stations. Raising Results is a quiet partner who keeps the focus on our clients.

Our team collaborates to grow philanthropy through strategic development planning.

Our comprehensive capital campaign experience includes higher education master planning, academic libraries, performing arts auditoriums, hospitals, and historic properties. We work alongside our clients as they craft a vision, ideate with a design team, and engage donors throughout renovation or construction.

We Are A Trusted Partner.

• Donor-centered. Projects and campaigns tailored create a conversation with donors.

• Results-driven. Our relationship-based approach delivers collaborative achievements.

• Learning-oriented. We share reliable and emerging best practices within philanthropy.

• Integrity. AFP’s Donor Bill of Rights and CFRE standards guide our engagements.

3695 Green Rd. #22464 Beachwood, OH 44122 216-282-6746 raisingresultsllc.com Year Established: 2018

Top Leadership

Ready to Raise Your Results?

Contact: Christine Kohls, CFRE AFP Master Trainer Principal 216-272-8633 | christine@raisingresultsllc.com | raisingresultsllc.com

Visit RaisingResultsLLC.com or call 216.282.6746

Christine Kohls, CFRE AFP Master Trainer, Principal

Debbie Lewis Executive Consultant

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Shoes and Clothes for Kids Our Mission: Shoes and Clothes for Kids’ mission is to improve K-8 school attendance by eliminating lack of appropriate clothing, shoes and school supplies as barriers.

What’s New? Shoes and Clothes for Kids continues to meet the needs of kids in poverty in the Cleveland area despite the pandemic. We’ve delivered thousands of bags of new clothing, school supplies, shoe vouchers, personal hygiene kits, laundry detergent and kids-sized masks to help kids finish school last spring, and have what they need to get back to school this fall in a virtual environment. Those kids need our help – your help – more than ever. Please visit our website to see videos ( sc4k.org/about/videos) about our programs and consider volunteering or donating today.

Office Address: 3631 Perkins Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 Mailing Address: PO Box 93785 Cleveland, OH 44101-5785 (216) 881-7463 • sc4k.org Year Established: 1969 Number of Employees: 8

Top Three Items Needed New kids socks and underwear New core school supplies Groups of 10-15 volunteers

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Interested in Helping?

Terry Uhl Executive Director 216-881-7463 x 3 | tuhl@sc4k.org | www.sc4k.org

Terence J. Uhl Executive Director

A. Lamont Mackley Board Chair

To celebrate 50 years of serving Cleveland’s families in need, SC4K IS COMMITTED TO DOUBLING OUR IMPACT AND RAISING AN ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION DURING OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR. Raising an extra $1 million is our largest fundraising goal ever, but we believe it is attainable because the community cares, teachers care, and you care.

We invite you to join us in honoring the founding work of Morrie Sayre, who saw a need and took action. With support from philanthropic friends like you, that small step was nurtured into an organization that now serves thousands of children each year but could do so much more.

The SC4K 50th Anniversary Program Growth Fund is our gift back the community—an opportunity to express our gratitude for the many years of support and a commitment to deliver more services to many more families in the coming years.

This expanded programming allows us to serve nearly 7,000 students per year from 2020 to 2025. By removing clothing as a barrier to attendance, we will get more students to school and more students in the classroom everyday will improve student success. Please join us in helping Cleveland kids succeed.

***For more information on how to help SC4K have a bigger impact on Cleveland kids, please contact Terry Uhl at tuhl@sc4k.org.

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What Gates’ divorce means for philanthropy ANDREW ZASHIN

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n May 3, well-known philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates announced they were ending their marriage after 27 years. Within her petition for divorce, Melinda Gates cited that the parties do not have a prenuptial agreement, but are asking the court to divide their assets pursuant to the terms of a mutually agreed upon separation agreement.

Presently, the terms of the separation agreement are unknown and are the cause of much speculation with media analysts. As a divorce attorney, my first thought went to the separation agreement, but then my focus shifted to the future of the Gates Foundation.

More specifically, given their long history of charitable action through their foundation, I was concerned their divorce would put an end to their philanthropic efforts.

Bill and Melinda Gates created the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000. The foundation contributes money and support to fight a multitude of problems such as climate change,

poverty, gender inequality and, most recently, COVID-19. It is estimated since 2000 the foundation has spent over $53 billion to combat, “poverty, disease and inequity around the world,” according to its website. In 2020, the foundation donated over $1 billion to fight the spread of COVID-19. Money from the foundation went to assist with COVID-19 testing along with development and distribution of vaccines to prevent the spread of the virus.

According to candid.org, the Gates Foundation is the largest private charitable organization (i.e. a charitable entity that does not accept funds from the public) in the United States. The

CJN.ORG | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | 65 foundation, however, has locations not only in the United States, but also in India, China, Europe and Africa.

According to the foundation’s website, the foundation has funded grantees in 48 states and the District of Columbia, and funded work in 135 countries in 2019 alone. More impressive, the foundation has already funded over 230 grantees in 2021. In addition, it is estimated that the foundation holds over $40 billion in assets.

At present, the Gates are indicating that both parties will remain co-chairs and trustees of the foundation despite the ending of their marriage.

As a divorce attorney who works with divorcing or divorced individuals on a daily basis, I can say the Gates’ decision to continue to work together is extremely rare. For one, it is difficult for some divorced individuals to put aside feelings that potentially contributed to the divorce in the first place.

As a result, negativity can bleed into daily dealings and poison even the most benign conversations. In addition, divorced couples continuing to have close financial ties with each other following the termination of the marriage is uncommon. Many Ohio

courts prefer couples make a complete financial break. The reason being, is a “clean break” prevents the divorcees from hovering over one another’s future financial decisions.

At this time, the Gateses do not appear to be concerned about making financial decisions for the foundation together as they have chosen to maintain their longstanding roles within the foundation.

Hopefully, in maintaining these current roles they will continue to work toward helping people live healthy, productive lives.

Andrew Zashin writes about law for the Cleveland Jewish News. He is a co-managing partner with Zashin & Rich, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus.

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Holden Forests & Gardens pivots engagement during challenging year ALEX KRUTCHIK | STAFF REPORTER @AlexKrutchikCJN akrutchik@cjn.org |

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lmost all businesses, institutions and organizations struggled during the past year. Lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic meant many organizations such as zoos and museums saw fewer people come through their doors, affecting the bottom line.

In addition, Miller donors for those organizations may have dialed back on their gifts due to the economic downturn, or may have reallocated their donations to other causes.

Debbie Miller, vice president of development at Holden Forests & Gardens in Kirtland, said her organization had to adapt to keep profits up during a challenging year.

Holden Forests & Gardens is a combination of the Holden Arboretum in Kirtland and Cleveland Botanical Garden in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood, which Miller describes as a “living museum of plants.”

Holden Forests & Garden has a number of educational programs. It also does research, conservation and environmental stewardship.

When donors make gifts, they are supporting all of those areas. One of those programs is called People for Trees, which focuses on engaging the community to plant 15,000 trees by 2025.

During the pandemic, some foundation donors reallocated their gifts toward pandemic-specific causes, such as health care and social services. But Miller said Holden was able to make up those losses with its board stepping up and giving more. Although Holden Forests & Gardens decreased from an operating standpoint from the previous fiscal year, Miller said it raised more last fiscal year, in 2020, than it did in 2019.

Miller said this was possible by focusing a lot on stewardship and working with the board of directors.

In addition to the board increasing its giving, the organization also reached out to its contacts and invited them to make additional gifts. Holden Forests & Gardens also did virtual engagement with existing donors.

“One example is, throughout the fall we had what we call the Donor Missions Series,” Miller said. “We

invited our donors about twice a month to participate in different presentations that our staff was making. And they were focused on all the areas of the organization. What’s happening in research? What are we doing in community forestry and conservation?

How have our education programs had to pivot during the pandemic?”

Another thing Holden Forests & Garden did was communicate more through email. Because the gardens had to close for a period, it had to make sure it was communicating clearly to members and donors what the protocols and procedures would look like.

“When we reopened the arboretum, we reopened to members first for several weeks,” Miller said. “Because they are members, we wanted to make sure they had access first. Every other change, like the number procedures and how we operated during the pandemic, we had to make sure those were going to work before we reopened to the general public.”

With the world slowly opening back up, Miller said the organization has started to do more direct communication with donors. It also hired a major gift officer who’s focused on building individual relationships.

Holden also started hosting private tours of the facility. One of these tours goes through the Leach Research Station, which is a rhododendron research area. The tours, which have been hosted outdoors for the past month, give visitors a chance to see the different rhododendron plants the organization has either created or done research on over time.

Miller magnified the importance of donors for the cause. The organization has about 16,500 members, all of which are considered to be donors, according to Miller. Right now, Holden Forests & Gardens’ operating gifts are about 28% to 30% of its revenue budget. Endowment income provides nearly another 50% of support for the organization.

“It’s extremely important,” Miller said. “If you look at the history of both organizations, the arboretum is here because of the Holden family and a number of other families. There’s a number of families that really helped us grow. And they were all donors. Either cash donors, land donors or helped create endowments. And their legacy continues.”