“I can’t do a 10-minute picture. Making someone’s portrait is a collaboration. If they want to do it in 10 minutes, that’s not a collaboration. That’s a snapshot.”
The many colors of photographer Tina Gutierrez
La Soupe taps Rhinegeist director as first COO
La Soupe, Inc., a food rescue nonprofit organization located in Walnut Hills, announced today that Dennis Kramer-Wine has been hired as its first chief operating officer. Kramer-Wine joins the La Soupe team after spending eight years at Rhinegeist Brewery. As…
National Philanthropy Day 2021
National Philanthropy Day is the one occasion each year when the Association of Fundraising Professionals recognizes those making the most meaningful contributions to the nonprofit community in Greater Cincinnati.
Rosemary and Mark Schlachter: 2021 Philanthropists of the Year
Giving is ‘part of who they are’ Rosemary and Mark Schlachter fell in love with the arts at an early age. That shared interest led them to each other – and planted the seed for their philanthropic efforts. Today, they…
Debbie Brant: 2021 Volunteer of the Year
Debbie Brant seems to be everywhere at once. A real-life superwoman, she has been asked more than once where she stores her cape.
Cuture FIX: Oct. 27-Nov. 2
Lots of opportunities to get your Halloween ya-ya’s out this week. Or, if pumpkin-time is not your thing, we’ve got you covered, too. Check out this week’s selections…
Suzy Dorward: Lifetime Achievement in Fundraising
Suzy Dorward, being honored for her Lifetime Achievement in Fundraising, has raised funds for some of the region’s largest organizations and foundations – largely by listening, learning and sharing her knowledge.
Moira Weir: ‘Evolved’ United Way a product of community input
We are an evolved United Way, changed from 18 months ago, three years ago, and even a very different United Way from a decade ago. We value and understand equity and how to apply it; and we are driven by community input that focuses on the economic well-being of all.
Legacy Foundations of Louis and Louise Nippert: Outstanding Foundation
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our grandchildren.” This guiding principle – and mantras like “What would the Nipperts do?” – have helped focus the philanthropy of the Legacy Foundations of Louis and Louise Nippert. Their strategic investments made these foundations an exceptional fit for the 2021 Outstanding Foundation Award from Cincinnati’s chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Champions of Change: Innovator of the Year
In 2017, UWGC realized that its traditional funding process under its Black-led social change initiative wasn’t reaching many small grassroots organizations. After connecting with Black changemakers through interviews, conversations, research and ideation sessions, United Way created Champions of Change.
Mitch Stone (in memoriam): Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
Mitch Stone was diagnosed with brain cancer and started undergoing treatment. Despite this, Mitch maintained a positive attitude – and developed a love for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He is the 2021 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy. The award is given by the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Cincinnati at the National Philanthropy Day celebration.