NEXUS Winter 2012/2013

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What philanthropy means to him

6 LEAVING A LITERARY LEGACY Planned gift donor Pete Planisek pays it forward

3 Remarkable Stories Making a difference in our community

7 BOOKS THAT INSPIRED ME Barbara Trueman’s passion for learning

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“an epic commitment of charitable capital.” records broken, awards announced

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Governing Committee Michael J. Fiorile Chairman

President’s Perspective

Barbara J. Siemer Vice Chairman David P. Blom Jerry Jurgensen C. Robert Kidder Dwight E. Smith Bruce A. Soll Barbara Trueman Matthew D. Walter Douglas F. Kridler President and CEO

Douglas F. Kridler President and CEO

Raymond J. Biddiscombe, CPA Senior Vice President, CFO Lisa S. Courtice, Ph.D. Executive Vice President Tamera Durrence Vice President

“Where modernity stops, pigeons can still go through.”

Surprisingly, those words are not from 100 years ago, but from 100 days ago. They are the words of JeanPierre Decool, quoted in The Wall Street Journal, to describe how carrier pigeons, of all things, should still be trained, as they can provide emergency communication when technology fails a country at a time of distress.

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here are, of course, examples of more things of greater significance that still “go through” times of change. These include religions with origins thousands of years ago to the important place of the arts as evidence of civilized life and inspiration, to displays of care for others, uniquely hard-wired into the human species.

It is that care for others that is at the foundation of philanthropy. It is also at the core of our work for you and for our community. A vivid and successful example of this in action is the Critical Need Alert we offered to our donor family in November, to help those who feed the hungry in our community be able to store and serve fresh fruits and vegetables in selected choice food pantries and our city’s soup kitchens.

There is in Columbus a strong sense of optimism about what lies ahead for this great community. There is an emotional bond between our community and many of our current and former residents that has been lost in many communities across America. Whether this bond ends up being enduring is up to each of us,

however, and it is for that reason that The Columbus Foundation will, over the course of this year, celebrate the theme “The Spirit of Columbus.”

On the first Saturday of January of this year, residents of a community that Columbus has for decades compared itself to woke up only to read in their newspaper this statement from a leading economist in that city in the Southeastern United States: “We need to recognize this great (city) brand, this great environment of growth that is talked about, no longer exists. The bloom is off the bouquet.”

We are resolved to work every day with individuals and civic organizations to maintain the growth and the optimism of our community— so that we don’t ever read such a description of our region.

“The Spirit of Columbus” drives and differentiates us and will help us “go through” the changes and challenges ahead. Jerrie Mock flew “Spirit of Columbus” into the history books almost 50 years ago (see adjacent story), and we are inspired to keep those words in our hearts and minds as we build a better tomorrow for our region and those in it.

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To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents.

Our Promise

To help you help others through the most effective philanthropy possible.

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Living Vibrantly in the 3rd/3rd When Jerrie Mock climbed into her singleengine Cessna, “Spirit of Columbus,” on a bright March day nearly 50 years ago, she flew off into history.

The 38-year-old Bexley housewife and mother of three took off from Port Columbus on March 19, 1964, on a mission to become the first woman to fly solo around the world. When she landed safely after 29 days and more than 22,000 miles, she was widely celebrated for her amazing feat. Specifics about the triumphs and tribulations of her historic flight were shared through regular updates published in the Columbus Evening Dispatch, and included details of her visits to places like Casablanca, Calcutta, and Cairo.

In one report to the Dispatch, Jerrie recounted notes from her flight journal during a stretch from Cairo, Egypt to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

“Flying over desert. Off ground at Cairo 05:35 Zulu. Unable to maintain radio contact due to burned out HF reel. Fixed antenna has only three-found hundred mile range. Tried to contact aircraft on 118.9 (VHF). One answered and I hope relayed position over A-I-K to Cairo. Now I hear no one. Just sand below.”

A native of Newark, and current resident of Quincy, Florida, Jerrie pored over maps and used her globe to help chart her course. Her 11-year-old plane was specially equipped for the long journey.

“They built special aluminum gas tanks,” explained her sister, Susan Reid. “Next to her was her portable typewriter. Anything she would need for up to 18 hours had to be right there.”

When Jerrie landed in Columbus on the night of April 17, after 19 stops around the world, the Dispatch estimated the crowd to be in the thousands. Proud men, women, and children lined up to welcome back the hometown hero they had cheered on from afar.

An official from the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) delivered a message to Jerrie on behalf of the agency that was quoted the next day in the Dispatch.

“Magellan, Sir Francis Drake, Wiley Post, Nellie Bly, and now Jerrie Mock, you are traveling in fast company. Congratulations. Women have been active in aviation almost from the beginning, and many have made significant contributions and won a place in history. Yet, you are the first woman to fly around the world alone. Every American, especially those of us fortunate enough to be a part of aviation, feels a sense of pride in your splendid achievement,” said William Schulte, deputy administrator of the FAA. In May 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson Photo courtesy of Susan Reid awarded Jerrie with the Federal Aviation Agency Gold Medal for Exceptional Service. She also received the Louis Blériot Silver Medal from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale.

In June of that year, she was honored alongside Robert Lazarus, Sr. and John W. Galbreath with the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Award “in recognition of distinguished community service.” She also received a plaque proclaiming her “Columbus’ Ambassador of Goodwill to the World.”

Collectively, our community is comprised of visionaries who exemplify the determination, dedication, and commitment to achieve remarkable things.

This is The Spirit of Columbus—and Jerrie is a defining example of that spirit.

The Columbus Foundation is proud to welcome Jan Allen, life strategist and executive coach, to Davis Hall on May 7, for a Your Philanthropy event with Foundation donors. We reached out to Jan to share more about her new initiative, 3rd/3rd Ignited, and what this unique movement means for our community.

What is the 3rd/3rd?

We’re living much longer. These extra years, after midlife, but before decline and death, is the new 3rd/3rd of life—from 60–90 and often beyond.

Why does the traditional notion of “retirement” no longer fit this new reality?

Because we might be built to play for a handful of years, but not 30. Life is a choice between growth or decay, deep change or slow death. The real threat to vital living is when retirement is seen as a destination, a place to stop, not grow. But a vibrant life requires growth, purpose, and connection to something or someone beyond ourselves.

What can we do, individually and as a community, to remain vibrant, lifelong?

Individually, we can become the leaders of our own lives, recognizing our responsibility to nudge our own growth, recharge our sense of purpose, and keep growing our village of friends. By asking and answering the question, from this day until our last: What is my “next?”

Columbus can pave the way for the world in this phase of life. Open and smart—we can embrace encore careers, volunteering, and lifelong learning options.

In addition to serving in executive roles for two Ohio governors, Jan Allen created and led successful public affairs and public relations businesses before beginning her coaching practice. She is currently a senior advisor to a national effort to involve and include women called “Women on Fire.” Jan was also a recent TEDx speaker on planning for our 3rd/3rd.

remarkable stories of giving Dorothy Cage-Evans and her husband, Hank Evans, established their fund, the Greater Columbus Community Helping Hands, Inc. Scholarship Fund, at The Columbus Foundation to provide tools to help young people pursue their dreams.

“We are not the only hands, we are helping hands—and there’s room for more,” Dorothy said.

To learn more about their story, featured in our 2011 Annual Report, IT IS HERE, and other donors committed to making a difference, visit our Stories section at www.columbusfoundation.org.

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“an epic commitment of charitable capital.”

records broken, awards announced

Celebration of Philanthropy philanthropic gift propels the columbus foundation to record year in 2011 There was much to celebrate as more than 425 donors, nonprofit leaders, and friends gathered for the annual Celebration of Philanthropy in The Columbus Foundation’s Davis Hall on September 20.

During the events, the Foundation announced a record-breaking year, saluted extraordinary giving, honored three philanthropy winners, and paid tribute to visionary Jim Luck, who led the Foundation for 20 years.

With $249.2 million in outright gifts received, and more than $72 million in new planned gifts communicated to us, the Foundation reached an all-time high in giving for 2011, boosting Foundation

assets to $1.191 billion. This historic milestone was made possible thanks in part to an extraordinary act of generosity—a $163.4 million gift from Limited Brands, Inc. to Limited Brands Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of The Columbus Foundation. This was the largest gift in the history of philanthropy in Ohio.

“It has been a dream of mine to build an enduring business success, one that could generate benefits for our shareholders and our communities on a scale like this. It is very satisfying to see that dream come true—for us and for others,” said Leslie H. Wexner, chairman and CEO of Limited Brands, Inc. The ninth largest community foundation in the world, The Columbus Foundation made grants in 2011 totaling $106.2 million to support 2,395 nonprofit organizations in a wide range of fields, including education, social services, conservation, arts, health, and urban affairs.

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Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity–MidOhio

2012 PHILANTHROPY AWARDS

Habitat for Humanity–MidOhio received The Columbus Foundation Award and a $25,000 grant. The award, established in 1986, recognizes organizations that have made a difference in the quality of life in our community.

The Founding Board of the Pickaway County Community Foundation received the Leadership in Philanthropy Award of Community Foundations, Inc. and a $10,000 grant. Established in 2011, the award commends outstanding philanthropic contributions to communities beyond central Ohio.

“Our goal is to impact families and the communities in which they live, and The Columbus Foundation has enabled us to do more with greater speed.” — E.J. Thomas , CEO, Habitat for Humanity–MidOhio

“It’s just a wonderful thing that has happened in Pickaway County—and how the folks there responded once they knew what a foundation could do.” —Doris Yamarick , founding board member, Pickaway County Community Foundation

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FOUNDATION SNAPSHOTS

Bob and Missy Weiler, longtime Columbus Foundation donors, received the Harrison M. Sayre Award, given in honor of the Foundation’s founder and 25-year volunteer director. Established in 1990, the award recognizes leadership in philanthropy in central Ohio.

The William H. Davis, Dorothy M. Davis and William C. Davis Foundation, a Supporting Foundation since 1993, celebrated its 20th anniversary on December 3. The event was held at The Columbus Foundation’s Davis Hall. Davis Hall is yet another gift to the community that was made possible by the Davis Foundation.

To honor this special milestone, Davis Foundation Chairman and President William D. Wells toasted nonprofits, awarding $20,000 grants to 20 area nonprofit organizations that provide valuable programs and services in their communities. Mr. Wells (center) is pictured above with representatives from Godman Guild, one of the grant recipients.

Nearly 250 Foundation donors and friends gathered for the annual Holiday Open House on December 4. In appreciation of their community efforts, the Foundation was proud to make a contribution to Habitat for Humanity–MidOhio, the 2012 recipient of The Columbus Foundation Award.

“The doors for me and for Missy were opened very wide, by many people in this room and many who are looking down on us... I feel so thankful that I’ve had the opportunity to be associated with what I think are many of the greatest organizations in the city.” —Bob Weiler

Guests applaud Missy and Bob Weiler during the Celebration of Philanthropy luncheon event in September.

Renowned musician Byron Stripling entertained guests during a holiday civic dinner held at the Foundation on December 4.

REMEMBERING JIM LUCK

Liberian activist and peacemaker Cecelia Danuweli gave an inspiring Your Philanthropy presentation titled, Leading the Way: Women Organizing for Human Rights on December 5 at the Foundation. The event, moderated by Foundation donor Cathe Chapin Kobacker, was done in partnership with American Jewish World Service, an international nonprofit organization, and focused on the women’s nonviolent protest movement that helped bring an end to Liberia’s devastating civil war.

During the Celebration of Philanthropy

“During Jim Luck’s twenty-year tenure as the president of The Columbus Foundation, he was ‘Mr. Columbus Foundation,’ both locally and nationally. The work he did on behalf of Columbus was remarkable. The Foundation and many Columbus charities grew exponentially under his leadership.

I had enormous respect for his integrity, his intelligence, his creativity, and inclusiveness in operating the Foundation. His total commitment to the Foundation is his legacy and will be remembered forever.” —Richard H. Oman

Professional Council member and Foundation donor Dick Emens of Emens & Wolper Law Firm, left, and professional council member Willie Grové of UBS Financial Services, converse after a luncheon held at the Foundation on October 31.

The Foundation’s Professional Council is a committee comprised of 160 attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors who share the Foundation’s commitment to investing in the community and are dedicated to public service and education about charitable giving.

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events, we paid tribute to James I. Luck, president emeritus, who passed away on August 4, 2012. We are indebted to Jim for his 20 years of leadership and for helping the Foundation become one of the top community foundations in the United States.

Jim was considered the father of development in the growing community foundation field, and was one of the first leaders to focus on Donor Advised Funds, planned giving, major gifts, and building a development staff to work with donors and prospects. He was nationally recognized for launching the first survey to track the growth of U.S. community foundations in 1988, a survey that continues to be highly valued today.

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The Columbus Foundation thanks Bruce A. Soll, counselor for Limited Brands, Inc., for his dedication and commitment during his tenure on the Governing Committee. We recently had coffee with Bruce to find out a little more about his passions, philanthropic philosophy, and thoughts on Columbus.

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A California native, you’ve been with Limited Brands for more than 20 years now. Can you share some of the things that have kept you in Columbus?

Your personal involvement and charitable giving is deeply rooted in your Jewish faith, as well as supporting education and the arts.

What is it that draws you to these causes?

Aside from the chance to work for one of the greatest entrepreneurs of all time, I love this community. I love the people. I’m particularly fond of the tight network, and the ability to cross over between community and philanthropy, public policy, and the business world. All of those things are particular passions of mine. It’s more than work, it’s more than just community, and it’s more than just family. It came together in a way that my wife and I had always hoped. And we found it all here in Columbus.

We have this belief that we stand upon the shoulders of those who preceded us and we have a duty to continue this unbroken chain, kind of like handing off the baton into the future.

We want to help the kids in the community, and particularly focus on those who can’t afford public or private higher education. So I spend a lot of my time focused on advancement, development, and raising money for the causes that we are most actively involved in.

You and your wife, Joy, have been active in philanthropy for many years. Is giving back a family endeavor for you and your three sons?

As a family, we’re very much focused on philanthropy, first in terms of our heritage. The tradition of philanthropy comes from the notion that as a community we take care of each other and try to heal the world. We are expected and required to participate and engage, both financially and by giving time, to try and make the community better. We talk about it a lot— about where we are going to give as a family.

Our kids, ages 22, 20, and 17, also have their own philanthropic funds so each can manage his own personal giving.

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build not just for themselves, but for others, too.

I think the way we grow Columbus is by getting these kids to then connect with others and so this notion of a virtuous cycle continues. That’s probably the most satisfying part of life—being able to affect people and the community.

You’ve served on the Foundation’s Governing Committee since 2007. Looking back over the years, what will you remember most about the Committee and its work to strengthen our community?

I’ll remember the collegiality and the commitment to doing good; the selflessness of the board of governors; and a passion for bringing the joy of active and engaged philanthropy to other prospective givers in the community.

You are very generous with your time, guiding and mentoring young people. Why is it important to you?

For me, it began because both of my parents passed away when I was relatively young. I needed a mentor, so I began to seek out for myself people who I thought would be good role models, people who could coach me, advise me, be there as a sounding board. In some ways, I think it was primarily as a way of reconnecting with the relationships I had with my parents.

Today, I mentor students at OSU’s Moritz College of Law and Fisher College of Business, high school students, and members of the community.

There’s nothing more fun than watching the young people I’ve mentored go on to accomplish amazing things. The deal is that they have to

Finally, what do you think makes Columbus such a big-hearted community?

I think the people, obviously, but I think there’s something about the Midwest and the nature of a university town, a town committed to public service. I think the fact that Columbus doesn’t have a typical immigrant history has meant that, because it’s slightly more transient, people connect more and to some extent they grow beyond their family. You come together and solve problems together. I think that’s one of the things The Columbus Foundation has done, is help inspire new generations of philanthropic supporters to get great things done.

Leaving a Literary Legacy A teacher, author, and publisher, Pete is

Pete Planisek hopes his forward thinking will help others pursue their dreams, just as he has.

passionate not just about his own writing, but providing people with opportunities to develop their craft as well.

Born and raised in Columbus, Pete, now an English teacher at his alma mater, Pickerington High School Central, recently made the decision to include The Columbus Foundation in his estate plan. His planned gift will establish a new Field of Interest Fund, the Pete Planisek Literary Fund of The Columbus Foundation, which will support programs that focus on creative writing and literary studies for students and teachers.

“Part of what attracts me to this work is being able to interact with people—trying to inspire them, trying to enrich them, and by extension the community,” Pete said. “I’m looking to provide an outlet for people to be able to follow their passions.”

Pete, who recently published his debut novel, Frankenstein A Life Beyond, credits his attorney and friend, Jim Hardgrove, for introducing him to the Foundation. Jim, an attorney in private practice, is a member of the Foundation’s Professional Council, a group of professional advisors who partner with the Foundation to generate the most effective philanthropy possible for their clients in our community.

“I had been thinking about it for a while. I wanted to leave a legacy that would help people who specifically want to pursue writing or publication. Really, it was Jim who got the ball rolling,” Pete said.

To learn more about planned giving, contact Angela Parsons, associate director of planned giving, at 614/251-4000 or aparsons@columbusfoundation.org.

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CRITICAL NEED ALERT for HUNGER

Donors Support Shift to Fresh Foods critical need alert provides funding for capital needs In November, The Columbus Foundation announced the Critical Need Alert for Hunger— an initiative developed to provide Foundation donors with an efficient and immediate way to help improve access to fresh food for those in poverty in our community.

With the national and local food bank systems shifting to more fresh produce and less canned goods and meats, local choice food pantries and soup kitchens are faced with the challenge of storing an increasing amount of perishable items.

Representatives from participating nonprofit organizations gathered at The Columbus Foundation to learn more about the Critical Need Alert for Hunger.

The Foundation’s Community Research Pictured (l-r) Row 1: Carol Trowbridge, Community Kitchen; Diana Moorer, The and Grants Management team identified 10 Salvation Army; Emily Savors, director of Community Research and Grants Management; Joyce Ray, manager, PowerPhilanthropy and Knowledge organizations vital to the community.

Management; Sharon Wing, Holy Family Church; Sheila Lutz, Holy Family Church; “Working with the soup kitchens and Renea Williams, St. Stephen’s Community House; Row 2: Sue Villilo, Faith Mission; Krista Ross, The Salvation Army; Kathy Kelly-Long, Broad Street Presbyterian choice food pantries, we prioritized the capital Church; Roy Clark, NNEMAP; Lisa S. Courtice, Ph.D., executive vice president, Community Research and Grants Management; Joy Chivers, Gladden Community improvements they needed to make to improve House; Brad Draper, Lutheran Social Services; Greg Winslow, Mid-Ohio Foodbank. their ability to store and distribute fresh produce,” said Lisa S. Courtice, Ph.D., executive vice president for Community Research and Grants In all, more than $325,000 was raised through the Management. “Every pantry and soup kitchen initiative. supported by the Critical Need Alert is providing food to record high numbers of people in need.

Participating organizations: Contributions are affording them the opportunity to improve their operations for the tens of thousands Near Northside Broad Street Presbyterian Emergency Material Church of vulnerable Columbus residents.”

Assistance Program Community Kitchen The Governing Committee kicked off the effort (NNEMAP) Faith Mission with an initial grant. Donors had the opportunity to St. Stephen’s Community Gladden Community House make a grant through a Donor Advised Fund House The Salvation Army or Supporting Foundation, make a credit card gift Holy Family Church ® via PowerPhilanthropy, or mail in a check. They Mid-Ohio Foodbank Lutheran Social Services could choose to support one or more of the participating organizations, or the Critical Need Alert for Hunger Fund.

To learn more about the organizations and total amounts raised for each, visit www.CNA4hunger.org.

Survey Provides Valuable Perspective LAST SUMMER, The Columbus Foundation partnered with Engaged The Center for Effective Involved Philanthropy (CEP), a nonprofit Caring Philanthropic organization headquartered Pro-Active Competent Successful Leadership Active Convenient in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Integrity Organized Outstanding Community–Focused Progressive Honest Exemplary Great Easy to confidentially survey 750 donors with Donor Advised Excellence Solid Extraordinary Reliable Trust Funds and Supporting Innovative Community Influential Foundations via e-mail and Trustworthy Important Supportive Service regular mail.

The survey was comprised of 30 questions and included topics on donor perception, donor engagement, and future giving. With a 36 percent response rate, the results were very positive.

The Foundation’s strong leadership in the community, its knowledge of local nonprofits, and competitive investment strategies were highly ranked by donors.

Donors rated the Foundation’s “integrity and trustworthiness” and “exhibits impact and leadership in the community” higher than most community foundations in the field. The Foundation’s PowerPhilanthropy,® used by 48 percent of Foundation donors, was rated as the most valuable resource to help achieve their charitable giving goals.

More than 35 community foundations located throughout the United States participated in the survey, intended to provide a better understanding of donor services and programs that are most relevant and effective.

The Columbus Foundation greatly appreciates the participation of our donors and their candid feedback.

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Books that Inspired Me “reading can prepare you for life.”

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The Columbus Foundation thanks Barbara Trueman for helping us launch this new column in NEXUS. Barbara has served as a member of the Governing Committee for the past seven years. We recently spoke about her passion for learning and the books that inspired her.

An avid reader of fiction and nonfiction alike, two books recently completed by Barbara are The Pillars of the Earth by best-selling author Ken Follet and the biography Steve Jobs

by Walter Isaacson, president and CEO of The Aspen Institute.

Historical novels are a passion for Barbara. Follet’s book about the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, England, set in the middle of the twelfth century, blends Barbara’s interests of journey, history, and a grand vision.

“I am not sure books change lives, but they certainly can be thought provoking and teach us about people, history, other cultures, and the fact that man through many centuries has not changed much,” Barbara said.

“Steve Jobs is someone I would have liked to have had a conversation with. His passions drove him forward and he was driven to new thinking and invention.”

Growing up in Warren, Barbara remembers her household as one where reading, education, and civics— especially the art of disagreement and compromise—were encouraged.

“Some of my earliest memories are of my mother reading to us,” Barbara reminisced.

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The Columbus Foundation proudly salutes its 2012 award winners.

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Thank you for working with us to help others through the most effective philanthropy possible.

These extraordinary individuals and organizations vividly exemplify a passion, dedication, and commitment to our community that inspires greatness. They are The Spirit of Columbus . We look forward to a remarkable 2013!

The Leadership in Philanthropy award of Community Foundations, Inc. Founding Board of the Pickaway County Community Foundation

The Columbus Foundation Award Habitat for Humanity–MidOhio

The Harrison M. Sayre Award Bob and Missy Weiler

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