Black philanthropists in Greater Cleveland give generously of their time, talent and treasure, and are inviting others to continue creating long-lasting impact in their community. The 2024 African American Philanthropy Summit presented by the Cleveland Foundation African American Philanthropy Committee (AAPC) will be held Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Corporate College East and will have in-person and zoom accommodations. This year’s theme is Philanthropy and the Black Family: Elevating from Moment to Movement, and features a dynamic lineup of speakers and engaging breakout se ..read more

The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program gives local college students and recent grads an opportunity to work with Greater Cleveland nonprofit and public sector organizations during an 11-week paid summer internship. All internships are full-time experiences, paid at a rate of $17 per hour. 2024 summer interns will be placed at: The Buckeye Flame – The Buckeye Flame stands as Ohio’s LGBTQ+ newsroom. Its mission is to amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ Ohioans to support community and civic empowerment through the creation of engaging content that chronicles our triumphs, struggles and live ..read more

In this #SummerOfPurpose blog, we catch up with Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program alum Shneur Kushner, who shares his reflections on his 2020 internship at Union Miles Development Corporation. Kushner now works as a special projects officer at Slavic Village Development where he helps encourage future leaders as an intern supervisor.  What interested you about the internship program?  I had worked in the public sector for an internship and for the private sector in general, I was really interested in getting to see what work-life was like in a nonprofit, and this intern ..read more

The Cleveland Foundation today announced the 21-member class of its Foundations for Philanthropy (FFP) program. Now in its fifth cohort, FFP is an award-winning, interactive experience designed to launch individuals into lifelong philanthropy by teaching skills and strategies to leverage participants’ time, talent, treasure and ties into meaningful impact for our region. “We are thrilled to have such a talented and passionate group of individuals coming together to participate in the next cohort of this program,” said Kristen Grabenstein, Cleveland Foundation philanthropy officer. “By working ..read more

Applications are currently open for both the 2024 Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship, as well as the 2024-2025 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship! Learn more about both opportunities: Summer Internship Program   Now in its 25th year, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program connects undergraduate and first-year graduate students with meaningful, career-related experiences in the nonprofit and public sectors. Interns are placed at nonprofit and governmental agencies across Greater Cleveland for an 11-week paid summer internship. Why Apply? Cleveland Foundatio ..read more

By Julie Patterson, director, AIDS Funding Collaborative, Center for Community Solutions Coalitions are powerful places to create community, form relationships, and work toward a shared vision of the future. Joining forces with others in collective action is one of the most effective ways to fight for justice and equity. In Greater Cleveland, a LGBTQIA Coalition (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual) has been meeting on a regular basis since 2020. It started thanks to a partnership between Equality Ohio, Plexus, and the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland. It ..read more

Applications are now being accepted for local nonprofit and public sector organizations that wish to host a Cleveland Foundation Summer Intern in 2024 or a Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellow in the 2024-25 cohort. Host organizations benefit from increased capacity to conduct important projects, while interns and fellows benefit from the exposure to career-related work experience. It’s a win-win! Learn more about the benefits and responsibilities of serving as a host organization and apply today: Host a 2024 Cleveland Foundation Summer Intern Now in its 25th year, the Cleveland Foundati ..read more

Esperanza Inc. Executive Director Victor Ruiz “Having access is a must-have in assuring success in navigating the world,” says Victor Ruiz, executive director of Esperanza Inc. For 40 years, Esperanza has worked as the only Hispanic-serving community nonprofit organization primarily focused on the advancement of academic and economic development in Ohio. In recent years, one of their main focuses has been expanding digital equity resources.   “On one end, it is a heavy load,” says Ruiz. “Since we are focused on Cleveland, there are a lot of people who are not being reached. The wor ..read more

Cleveland celebrated its fourth year as a Say Yes city in January 2023. Since the launch of the program, Say Yes Cleveland has awarded over $8 million dollars tuition scholarships. In spring 2023, more than 1,600 students were enrolled in postsecondary education with a Say Yes Cleveland scholarship, while 89 Say Yes scholars earned an associate’s degree or career certificate, and nearly 100 have graduated with their bachelor’s degree. Overall, in their efforts to fund $125 million in scholarships for the next 25 years, they have amassed $100.5 million. While Say Yes is notably recognized for i ..read more

Hundreds of book lovers gathered to celebrate Cleveland Book Week this fall with a series of events taking place Sept. 22-30 celebrating past and present Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards winners.   In case you missed them, or would just like to enjoy again, you can watch recordings of author events showcasing 2023 poetry winner Saeed Jones, 2023 fiction winners Geraldine Brooks and Lan Samantha Chang, 2023 nonfiction winner Matthew Delmont, and 2023 lifetime achievement honoree Charlayne Hunter-Gault, as well as the full recording of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards ceremony held on Sept. 28 at t ..read more