A new BEAM of light for nonprofits

Cover photo: Rob Reifsnyder and Beth Benson of newly merged BEAM Center for Nonprofits. Photo by Helen Adams for Movers & Makers.

Mergers can be so hard. Egos get bruised, toes get stomped, feelings get hurt. But that is not what happened this summer when three organizations focused on helping local nonprofits merged  to form the BEAM Center for Nonprofits.

5 things to do in Cincinnati in October

October is a monster month in terms of multi-day events, so we have created a digest to help you learn about five of the largest happening across the region: BLINK, FotoFocus, Cincinnati Art Week, StartUpCincy Week and a new conference hosted by MORTAR.

Notables in Nonprofit Innovation

Movers & Makers reached out this month to regional nonprofit organizations, asking leaders to share recent or current innovative programs they are employing to better serve their missions. This is part of M&M’s continuing effort to recognize those making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit ecosystem.

The two Harpers: Edie’s & Charley’s diverse art & talent

Edie Harper and Charley Harper, photo courtesy Brett Harper

Examples of Charley Harper’s art are on countless gift shop shelves: mugs, gift cards, calendars, puzzles, planners, coasters, wind chimes, earrings, tiles – his images are everywhere. But what about Edie Harper, Charley’s wife? A new exhibit at the Taft Museum of Art gives Edie her due.

Culture FIX: Sept. 23-29

The equinox is past, the weather has finally cooled a bit, and we’re in that sweet spot with both fall festivals to savor outdoors and arts events to enjoy indoors.