Tag: National Philanthropy Day

Opening vistas and fueling dreams through Adopt A Class

Philanthropist of the Year Bill Burwinkel, founder of Adopt A Class

You don’t have to convince Bill Burwinkel, winner of this year’s National Philanthropy Day Philanthropist of the Year award, about the importance of a good education and career guidance.After quitting high school to join the Army he bounced from job to job, never able to get a promotion because he lacked a college degree.

A career of turning on the lights in donor’s hearts and minds

John Olberding by Tina Gutierrez for Movers and Makers 2022

“When I think of the great families I had the privilege of working with, they all needed help, whether they were a Herschede, a Rosenthal, a Corbett, a Lindner, a Durr, a Fath or a Budig. Many of the great families who have given so much had to learn how to do it by teaching themselves or getting help along the way.”

National Philanthropy Day 2021

National Philanthropy Day logo

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.

Champions of Change: Innovator of the Year

The 2019-2020 Champions of Change

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

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.

Top Ten Stories of 2020

Needless to say, the pandemic altered our lives in ways we could not imagine, and had a powerful impact upon both what we published and what you chose to read. Here are M&M’s Top Ten most-read stories of the year…