Focus on Philanthropy: A Cleveland and Columbus Jewish News Advertising Special Section

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FOCUS ON PHILANTHROPY A Cleveland Jewish News Advertising Special Section 47 Case Western Reserve University 48 Cleveland Metroparks 49 The Cleveland Orchestra 50 Cleveland Zoological Society 52 Cuyahoga Community College Foundation 53 ideastream 54 JDRF 56 JewishColumbus 57 Menorah Park Foundation 58 Providence House 59 Shoes and Clothes for Kids 60 University Hospitals

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First-time donors should do homework before making gift BECKY RASPE | SPECIAL SECTIONS STAFF REPORTER @BeckyRaspeCJN braspe@cjn.org |

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he decision to make a philanthropic gift is big. Not only are donors giving their hard-earned money to a cause, but the gift is also a reflection of their wishes and beliefs. For seasoned donors, the process might be second nature.

But for first-time donors, Megan Fisher, COO of WomenSafe, Fisher Inc. and the Green House in Chardon; Deanna Stewart, president of Mount Carmel Foundation in Columbus; and Terence Uhl, executive director at Shoes and Clothes for Kids in Cleveland, had advice on choosing how and Stewart where to give.

Before committing to an organization for their first gift, donors should begin by doing their homework – whether that is asking around, talking to members of its development staff or Uhl visiting its website.

“Donors should start by doing their homework,” Stewart said. “Often, people like to volunteer for an organization before they give.

Volunteers are three times as likely to give than non-volunteers because they see the positive impact of the work personally.”

Fisher said, “You can also get a good feel of the organization on its website and social media about what its culture is like. It is important that as a donor your priorities and values align with the organization you are supporting. I would also suggest asking your friends about what organizations they’re involved with or have good experiences with. It’s a great way to get outside opinions and your friends likely share values similar to yours.”

By researching before giving, you become a more informed donor. When donors are informed, they can make gifts they’re confident in, Uhl explained.

“Treat it like an investment,” he said.

“Would you buy stock in a company you know nothing about? Unlikely. Your return on investment may be different for a charitable contribution, but you

can only accomplish those goals if you know from the outset what you want to happen.”

Education also helps build relationships between new donors and the organization, as well as offsets donor fatigue, as donors tend to be bombarded from all directions with philanthropic asks.

“The longevity of a donor’s relationship with an organization only increases with the amount of education available to them and the direct relationship with them,” Fisher noted.

“If you know more about an organization and the work they do, it only inspires you to give more. When you’re giving your money and time, you want to feel connected to the cause.”

When new donors feel empowered with what they’ve learned and the relationships they’ve built, this can also directly help an organization – before a gift is even made.

“They can volunteer their time and service to advance the mission,” Stewart said. “They can be champions and share information about the work and impact with their friends, family and colleagues.

Well-informed donors can also help get the word out by sharing stories through their social media accounts.”

Fisher said once new donors get a feel for how an organization works, they feel more empowered to direct their gifts and give to a specific cause within the mission.

“A lot of donors don’t know that they can restrict their donations to specific programs,” she explained. “I can ensure donors that their gifts will be earmarked for exactly what they want. So, when you become more informed and know more about an organization, you can direct your funds to specific programs that align with your values.”

But it all goes back to how you start the process as a new donor, Stewart noted.

“The process starts more naturally when people consider areas that are deeply meaningful to them personally and/or touch an emotional chord,” she said. “These areas vary widely and are unique to individuals.”

Uhl said, “Set your goals. Do you want to support more organizations with fewer dollars, or one or two with a major contribution? Do you want to volunteer as well, or eventually join the board? Is there a way for you to talk to those impacted by these organizations? Don’t hesitate to make a phone call or two to staff or board leadership.”

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Case Western Reserve University

Our Mission: Case Western Reserve University improves and enriches people’s lives through

research that capitalizes on the power of collaboration, and 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.

10900 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106 216-368-4460 plannedgiving.case.edu Top Leadership

What’s New?

Like you, Case Western Reserve University is adapting and changing in response to the COVID 19 pandemic and accompanying economic uncertainty. During these times, generous community support helps us offer scholarship support because a Case Western Reserve University education is an investment in our students, and in their future. As we adapt to our new reality, we would like to bring to your attention to new tax rules for charitable giving included in the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. Visit plannedgiving.case.edu/cares-act to learn how you can provide critical scholarship support to our students.

Contact us to learn more: Helping?

Ellen Halfon and Amanda Pinney 216-368-2630 | ellen.halfon@case.edu or 216-368-6958 | amanda.pinney@case.edu

Invest in our students, invest in their future.

Ellen E. Halfon, JD Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Amanda Pinney, JD Executive Director, Office of Strategic Giving

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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.

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.

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

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

Brian M. Zimmerman Chief Executive Officer

Bruce G. Rinker President, Board of Park Commissioners

Discover over 300 miles of trails to hike, bike or run.

Play Manakiki or Sleepy Hollow, two of Golfweek’s top-ranked courses.

Visit the nationally acclaimed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Take time to explore clevelandmetroparks.com ©Registered trademark of Cleveland Metroparks.

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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 WelserMöst, The Cleveland Orchestra has become one of the most sought-after and highly acclaimed performing ensembles in the world.

Strong community support from across the ensemble’s home region is driving the Orchestra forward with renewed energy, increasing the number of young people attending concerts, and bringing fresh attention to the Orchestra’s legendary sound and committed programming.

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

What’s New: This pandemic is undoubtedly the most significant challenge we have faced in our storied history.

Concert cancellations have resulted in significant financial losses, and expenses have increased in order to stay connected with our global community through online offerings and a digital fall season.

New programs (clevelandorchestra.com/athome) include podcasts, archival recording releases, free educational resources, and the launch of our digital concert platform Adella (www.adella.live).

Since March, music-lovers around the world have stood behind us as we were forced to close our doors.

Many difficult months lie ahead, but we are hopeful we can weather this crisis as a community.

Underwriting/Sponsorships for new digital offerings with global reach

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Interested in Helping?

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

André Gremillet President & CEO

Richard K. Smucker Chair, Board of Trustees

Preserve the music

you know and love Help our hometown orchestra weather the COVID-19 crisis and keep music alive in our community. Make your gift to the Preservation Fund today:

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clevelandorchestra.com/donate 216-456-8400

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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 $87 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: The Daniel Maltz Rhino Reserve, a new $2.5 million habitat that more than doubles the space for the zoo’s herd, opened in June with a virtual ribbon cutting and a Facebook event. Zoolo Society donors fully funded the expansion – a fact not to be overlooked in a year of financial hardship caused by COVID-19 and the three-month closure of the Zoo. In honor of Daniel Maltz’s gift, the Reserve is named after him. Equally generous support from The Walter E. and Jean C. Kalberer Foundation funded the project’s Walter Kalberer Bull Barn and Jean Kalberer Rhino Yard.

3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH, 44109 (216) 635-3329 ClevelandZooSociety.org Year Established: 1957 Number of Employees: 19 full-time; 5 seasonal Top Three Funding Priorities International wildlife conservation Campus renewal and improvement General operating support

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

Create your own legacy ANNUAL GIVING| LEGACY GIVING

Call (216) 635-3323 and speak to an Advancement Officer today or visit ClevelandZooSociety.org.

Mike Vaughn Board of Directors President

Sarah Crupi Executive Director

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ctober marks the beginning of the fourth quarter of the year. As people examine their financial records, plan for the remainder of the year and take a look at 2021, philanthropic donors should do the same.

According to Mary Durra, vice president and senior financial adviser at NCA Financial Planners in Durra Mayfield Heights; Joel Fox, chief development officer at the Menorah Park Foundation in Beachwood; and Angela Parsons, vice president for donor services at the Columbus Foundation in Columbus, donors should start their end-of-year gift plans Fox now to avoid problems.

“In a very basic way, you plan so you don’t spend all your money and then not have it available to give at the end of the year,” Durra said. “Planning allows you to commit to doing it, and then the charity Parsons is more likely to benefit from your gift.”

Durra added planning now also allows for them to review any tax benefits or changes that can come with a philanthropic gift, as well as what deduction they plan to take in 2021 as it could allow for more money in the gift pool.

Parsons said planning can also make sure nothing causes the gift not to be received by the intended organization, especially if they are going to give an asset other than cash.

“The sooner you start, the better,” she said. “We’ve had donors who transfer mutual funds which can be hard at times and take longer than most other transfers of assets or stock. So, it’s important to take that extra time and plan.”

With only two months left in the year, Fox said donors should be aware that there isn’t that much time left to allocate gifts for 2020.

“We don’t want people to be rushed, but good donors should be talking with their organization’s representatives about the current needs now,” he explained. “And perhaps that is especially true for this year as the needs of many organizations have

changed due to the pandemic. So, you as a donor should be learning about what those needs and changes are, and how you can be the most helpful. That takes time.”

Planning for end-of-year gifts can also allow donors to use their assets better in ways that make a difference.

“You have to take time yourself to find out what you want to achieve as a donor, and then you have to give your favorite charity time to propose something meaningful to you,” Fox stated. “With a planned approach, I can argue you can make the funds mean more for you and the organization because you’ve taken the time to learn about the needs, not just arbitrarily giving.”

Waiting until the 11th hour to give also forces people to think more tax-oriented instead of giving to give, Parsons said.

“You’re not giving yourself enough time to make sure you’re making maybe the best, most effective gifts because you’re really more worried about making sure you get the tax deduction,” she noted. “Give yourself the gift of time to be able to do that research and reach out to folks. Find out where the highest need is, as most organizations have that right now. That gives you the benefit of time to make good decisions.”

As a financial planner, Durra frequently works with clients to determine their finances and deciding their giving plans.

She usually looks at how much money they have left to draw from their IRA and compare that with how much they want to donate to charity before the year’s end.

Unique to this year, there is no required minimum distribution for IRAs, due to the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act), she said.

“It leads to how can we save (the client) money on taxes by doing that,” Durra explained. “Administratively, we can also help them find out how to get their money from an IRA to the charity, whether it is having to check writing privileges or doing a special distribution.”

To keep the planning process simple, the professionals offered advice.

“Do some research to determine the best place to put your money, but also understand the tax laws and how you might be able to take advantage of those, paying as little in taxes and get the most money to charity as you can,” Parsons said.

Fox added, “My advice to the donors is don’t only be driven by today’s news, but also be aware that the basic ongoing needs always continue. You should be willing to address those even when there is all the extra motivation to give what is immediately needed today.”

L’dor V’dor

(From Generation to Generation) The Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Endowment Fund is providing support for our community at this critical time. You can help ensure the future of Jewish Cleveland, in both good and difficult times, by including Federation in your estate plan.

For more information, please contact Carol F. Wolf at cwolf@jcfcleve.org or 216-593-2805.

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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

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Megan O’Bryan President, Tri-C Foundation and Vice President, Resource Development 216-987-4868 | Megan.Obryan@tri-c.edu | www.tri-c.edu/give#TriCFoundation

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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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: 156

What’s New: Listen. Engage. Vote 2020: ideastream’s election coverage is your trusted resource for informed decision making at the polls. With award-winning reporting and programming from NPR, PBS and our own newsroom, turn to us for nuanced explorations of issues throughout the journey to the election and beyond.

Statewide News Collaborative: ideastream, Cincinnati Public Radio and WOSU in Columbus are working together to create Ohio’s largest newsroom. Thanks to a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, 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.

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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

Julie Adler Raskind Board Chair

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JDRF

Southern & Central Ohio Our Mission: At JDRF, our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type one diabetes (T1D) and its complications.

What’s New? Type One Nation Virtual Summit – November 10-12, 2020. For the newly diagnosed, veteran T1Ds, and friends and caregivers of anyone living with type one diabetes. Event is free!

Promise Ball Gala – May 8, 2021. Join us for a magical evening celebrating some of our local heroes and celebrities, hear inspiring stories of those living with T1D, bid in an auction filled with one of a kind items, and be part of curing the first autoimmune disease.

Contact Information:n Helping?

Jessica Boyd Columbus Market Manager 614-965-6043 | JFBoyd@jdrf.org

JDRF Southern & Central Ohio is a non-profit organization that supports our local community of over 30,000 people of all ages living with type one diabetes, plus the countless others that care for them.

Type 1 diabetes, or T1D, is an autoimmune condition with no known cause or cure, and must be managed with every meal, bit of exercise, restless night, and simple cold. So many things affect our blood sugar, and the results are not the same each day, leading to a heavy mental load on top of its physical demands. Children as young as a few months, and adults in their golden years have been diagnosed with T1D, with or without any family history.

Our vision is a world without this disease. In order to get there, our volunteers put together galas, walks, 5Ks, game nights, golf outings, bake sales, and more! The funds contributed go to the best research around the world, and have led to amazing advancements in technology. While life with T1D has improved, we still press on for the ultimate goal: a world where no one has to live with T1D.

1733 W. Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221 jdrf.org/socentralohio/ 614-464-2873 (CURE) Year Established: 1970 Number of Employees: 5 Top Leadership

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Religious connection can inspire philanthropy BECKY RASPE | SPECIAL SECTIONS STAFF REPORTER @BeckyRaspeCJN braspe@cjn.org |

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any things inspire people to philanthropically support causes.

According to Adele Goldberg, executive director of Friends of Yad Sarah, Inc., in New York City; Jessica Grisez, director of planned giving and major gifts at JewishColumbus in Columbus; and Rachel Lappen, chief development officer at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood, religion can be a major driving force for donors, especially when taught from a young age.

For Jews, the notion of giving back is an integral part of one’s identity. Lappen remembered participating in tzedakah as a child and knew that it was her responsibility to support others in need.

“Having the concept of tzedakah in one’s life has a meaningful impact on their philanthropic actions,” she said.

“We know that people make choices to give to organizations and causes that are important to them. For many people strongly connected to their religion, the desire to ensure continuity, service, community and religious identity falls naturally in line with supporting religious organizations.”

Faith is also the foundation of how people tend to think about the world, as well as the framework in which they think about making a difference, Goldberg stated.

“Religion touches upon the most important and fundamental aspects of how we see the world, including the legacy we want to leave behind,” she said. “A donor’s faith can be fundamental in how they want to give back, including to who and when.”

Grisez explained using religion as a motivator can be

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twofold – both giving Jewishly or giving through a Jewish lens.

“You can give Jewishly, and that is what we’d consider giving to your synagogue, area agencies or Jewish institutions,” she noted. “Or, you can give through a Jewish lens and give within your Jewish values to better the world through tikkun olam and helping your neighbors.”

Donors use religion as a motivating factor when they want to give in the name of their Jewish faith, Grisez said.

Their pride for being Jewish allows them to give both Jewishly and through a Jewish lens.

“This is a tradition they were raised by and it’s because of those values that they give back to organizations or causes that their family has supported for years,” she stated. “Tzedakah is such a core Jewish value that we start learning from childhood, and a lot of this goes back to identity. People give to Jewish causes because they are celebrating their identity and pride.”

Donors who support Friends of Yad Sarah can closely work with developmental staff to make sure their funds “speak to their passions and deliver the impact they want to

AP, partners receive grant to boost coverage of nonprofits ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK – The Associated Press announced recently the start of a joint venture with The Chronicle of Philanthropy and The Conversation that will expand their coverage of philanthropies and charities and the impact these groups have on society.

The venture, to be funded by a three-year, $3.6 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., aims to increase public awareness and understanding of nonprofit organizations and the people who work for them.

Aside from covering major news and trends in charitable giving, journalists in this partnership will explore the power that philanthropies have to shape public opinion and policy, explain the ways nonprofits and volunteers try to solve problems and examine their impact.

The grant will enable the three partners to hire additional staff to cover philanthropic news.

AP will distribute content from The Chronicle of Philanthropy, which

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publishes a website and a monthly print magazine, adding to the content the AP distributes from The Conversation, an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis across a wide range of topics.

Each organization will retain complete editorial control over its own content.

“This collaboration will give AP the ability to provide deep reporting about philanthropy to our customers around the world,” AP Vice President and Managing Editor Brian Carovillano said.”

The venture is being formed at a critical time for nonprofits, particularly local groups that are in financial trouble, said Stacy Palmer, editor at The Chronicle of Philanthropy.

“It is essential that donors, voters, policymakers, and others understand what can be done to ensure everything from cultural organizations to social service groups to educational organizations stay strong at a time of social distancing and recession,” Palmer said.

The Cleveland Jewish News is a member of the AP.

make in the world,” Goldberg said.

“We work with donors of a wide range of religious observance and beliefs, but all of them share a deep desire to make life better for the people of Israel,” she added.

Both JewishColumbus and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland act as community foundations to help people direct their gifts to worthwhile Jewish causes in their communities.

“When we work with donors, we want to know what is important to them so that we can explore how they can support those needs through their philanthropy,” Lappen said of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. “We want donors to know how their support is making a difference in the Jewish community and securing this community for future generations.”

Grisez said, “Religious or not, the stronger we are as JewishColumbus and the stronger we are as Columbus Jewish Foundation, the stronger Columbus is. If they are interested in some areas of giving, we can help educate them about organizations in town that align with those values or that mission.”

For those looking to make gifts inspired by their religion, consider what you want to accomplish in your philanthropic journey and how religion connects to that.

“It’s important to start by clarifying what impact you want to make and then going from there by exploring what options exist,” Goldberg said. “Have an open mind and be open to having a lot of conversations with different organizations. You’ll be inspired by conversations along the way and it’ll help you determine which is most deeply connected to your passions.”

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JewishColumbus Our Mission: As the Columbus Jewish community convener and largest funder of Jewish programs, we keep our community vibrant and safe. We provide security for our day schools and synagogues, cultivate young leadership and engage Jews in Israel and across the globe.

Why We’re Important: Our partnerships with Jewish agencies and synagogues enable us to meet the evolving needs of our diverse community. The breadth and depth of our reach helps us to respond in times of crisis, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How We Impact the Community:

1175 College Ave. Columbus, Oh 43209 614.237.7686 jewishcolumbus.org

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We engage and meet the needs of community members from birth to senior living; funding Jewish summer camp experiences, educational programming for all ages to resources and assistance to Holocaust survivors. Recently, we responded to the COVID-19 crisis by raising over $1.25 million dollars to help our community’s most vulnerable.

Contact Information:in Helping?

Julie Tilson Stanley Chief Development Officer 614.559.3209 | julie@Jewishcolumbus.org

Julie Tilson Stanley Chief Development Officer

Joel Marcovitch CEO

With each thing we do, we aspire to unite our community.

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Menorah Park Foundation

MenorahPark.org 216-831-6500

Cedar Rd. Our Mission: The Menorah Park Foundation supports Menorah Park’s efforts to provide27100 health care and residential services in a culture of innovation and excellence, guided by Jewish values. With a broader, Ohio 44122 Beachwood, total community view, we will continue to address the challenges of people across our community as they age with Excellence in Caring®.

Excellence in Caring® Strategic Priorities – 1) Providing for the healthcare needs of our community, serving people as they age in the most supportive and comprehensive way with premier residences and best-in-class services that include comprehensive memory care services, therapy and home care.

2) Increasing innovative home-based services and programs to serve expanding community needs wherever you call home, especially now with the combined resources of Menorah Park and Montefiore.

3) Filling the gap between the cost of excellent long-term care and Medicaid reimbursement for those who cannot pay.

EXCELLENCE IN CARING ®

27100 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, Ohio 44122 216-831-6500 www.MenorahPark.org Top Leadership

What’s New? The Menorah Park Annual Campaign, now combined with Montefiore, assures that we can go well beyond basic health care and residential services to empower our residents and clients, so their lives are full and meaningful. We hope you will help us!

Interested in Helping?

You can give online at MenorahPark.org/donate, or contact Menorah Park Foundation staff at (216) 595-7324 or foundation@menorahpark.org.

As Menorah Park and Montefiore come together, you can help ensure Excellence in Caring® through your generous support.

Joel Fox Chief Development Officer

Rick Rivitz Chair, Menorah Park Foundation

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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 at-risk 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: • Deck the House – Tuesday, December 8th: Join us for a virtual 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: 55 Top Three Fundraising Recipients Children’s Emergency Shelter Family Education and Support East Side Expansion Campaign

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Kaylee Quanbeck Donor Engagement Coordinator 216-651-5982 | kaylee@provhouse.org | www.provhouse.org

Natalie Leek President & CEO

Gregory Rush Chair & Executive Committee Chair

East Side Expansion Providence House is experiencing an alarming increase in demand for our services.

Over the next year, we anticipate approximately 500 children to be waitlisted or unserved due to our limited capacity. Nearly 70% of these children are from the East Side of Cleveland.

Learn more or donate at provhouse.org/givinghope or call 216-651-5982.

Our Giving Hope for the PHuture Campaign will open a 20-bed Crisis Nursery and Family Resiliency Center in the Buckeye-Shaker Neighborhood which will allow us to protect more children, support more families, and strengthen even more communities.

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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.

3500 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 (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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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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Your legacy helps create a healthier community.

Leave your legacy.

Remember University Hospitals in your estate plans.

At University Hospitals, we take our commitment to our community seriously and are grateful for your ongoing support in this rapidly changing world.

Together, we’ll continue to treat patients like family, find new treatments and cures, and prepare the next generation of caregivers. Join others who are helping advance the science of health and the art of compassion by leaving their legacy.

To learn more, contact our Gift Planning Team: UHGiving.org/giftplanning | 216-983-2200

Š2020 University Hospitals

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Community engagement cornerstone of philanthropy BECKY RASPE | SPECIAL SECTIONS STAFF REPORTER @BeckyRaspeCJN braspe@cjn.org |

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or a nonprofit organization to succeed, it needs support from donors to cover its needs.

Since donors usually come from the community, Colleen Russell Criste, deputy director and chief philanthropy officer at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland; Anna Shabtay, chief Criste advancement officer at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus in Columbus; and Diane Tomer, director of development, marketing and community engagement at Shabtay Recovery Resources in Cleveland, said nonprofits should look for ways to connect.

“To gain support, it’s important to demonstrate to the community how donations can make an impact on the Tomer nonprofit’s mission

and those that it serves,” Tomer said.

“Organizations that raise funds need to be trusted stewards of donations, and people are driven to donate when they know their gift is used for the intended purpose.”

Donors give to organizations because of the connection they feel to the cause, Shabtay said.

To make those connections, organizations need to be visible in the community and give people a chance to see what they can do. For the Columbus JCC, she added this notion is part of their fundraising framework.

“Community is in our name, engaging the community is the essence of what we do and our supporters choose to include the JCC in their philanthropic decisions because they engage with us somehow,” Shabtay explained. “Every donor engages with the JCC differently. They could visit us for fitness, their children or grandchildren could attend the preschool or play sports here.”

For the Cleveland Museum of Art, community engagement is right at the essence of the museum’s work. Founded by and for the community, Criste said the museum remains committed to providing experiences through art for the benefit of all the people forever by making it accessible to everyone.

“The creative programs, activities,

National Philanthropy Day to honor people at virtual event Nov. 6

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he 36th annual Greater Cleveland National Philanthropy Day will take place virtually at 4 p.m.

Nov. 6. to recognize those who are active within the philanthropic community, whose efforts and generosity continue to enrich people’s lives and the world.

Honorees in 2020 are: Jeffrey and Patricia Cole, who will receive the Outstanding Philanthropy Leadership Award; Giant Eagle, which will receive the corporate leadership award; the Deaconess Foundation (Deborah Vesy), which will receive the Foundation Leadership Award; Jill Harrington, who will receive the Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Award; Elisabeth Lendal, who will receive the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Award; and Ryan R. Cross, who will receive the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award.

Margaret Bernstein, director of advocacy at WKYC-TV, will be master of ceremonies. Basheer Jones, Cleveland Ward 7 councilman, will be the speaker. Mike Geiger, Association of Fundraising Professionals president and CEO, will be the closing speaker.

The event is free to attend, but registration is required. The first 250 people to register will receive a complimentary swag bag. To register or submit commitment, visit afpcleveland.org or call 216-696-1613.

The Cleveland Jewish News is the media sponsor of the event.

events, and other offerings that we have developed through the years to engage with our community would not be possible without the generous support from the community,” she noted.

At Recovery Resources, the mission seeks to help people overcome their mental illnesses and addictions. For many, the mission carries a stigma, Tomer said. But, the organization works to engage with the community to demonstrate stories of success to show that recovery is possible and people deserve a chance.

“We work with a board of directors and associate board who represent and promote our cause within their profession/company and personal relationships,” she said. “We collaborate with multiple groups who have similar goals such as the Justice System, City Mission, MetroHealth and countless volunteers.”

Without community engagement, organizations might struggle to meet their fundraising goals. Because of that, the professionals said being known in the community can help inspire gifts and get the word out.

“It’s about the relationship,” Criste stated. “People tell us they want to

support an organization because they feel a connection and ownership with us. They want us to thrive and we want the community to thrive.”

Shabtay said that community engagement also comes in many forms, like driving monetary gifts, storytelling in the community or offering ways for people to volunteer directly.

“Philanthropy researchers will tell you that people who volunteer, participate, and engage with a nonprofit are more likely to give financially to a nonprofit than someone who isn’t engaged in the cause,” she explained.

“When we can engage our community in this way, we can tell our story and impress upon them that we need their philanthropic support in addition to their participation and engagement.”

But, organizations should work to be natural in the ways they connect with their community. If not, efforts won’t be as effective, Tomer said.

“Storytelling plays an important role when connecting a potential donor or a repeat donor to help drive gifts,” she said. “The nonprofit must engage with the community using storytelling, transparency and trust so that it is organic and sincere.”

Issue date: October 30

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Dr. Tamara Lempel Dr. Ira G. Levinsky Dr. Fredrick A. Lurie

Dr. Jeffrey S. Rosenthal Dr. Sasha Ross Dr. Lawrence Rossoff Dr. Egon Safar Dr. Daniel Schwartz Dr. Michael R. Stein Dr. Gary A. Steinberger Dr. Cheryl R. Stern Dr. Michael D. Stern Dr. Jason Streem Dr. Mindy Streem Dr. Richard T. Streem Dr. Rebecca Swertloff Dr. Evan D. Tetelman Dr. Shira Tor Dr. Gary Truxton Dr. Jason Warn Dr. Gerald M. Waxman Dr. David Weidenthal Dr. Lee R. Weisberg Dr. Ira H. Weiss Dr. David M. Willen Dr. Howard S. Willen Dr. Jeffrey A Young

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