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.
A job where you get to call nonprofits and tell them you are giving them several million dollars sounds gratifying. But the people at Yield Giving have to deal with the fact that at first no one believes them. The nonprofit getting the call often believes it’s a scam.
Most recently, Carolyn Hefner served as chief of external affairs at the Contemporary Arts Center, where she led development, marketing and communications.
This year’s class spans healthcare, education, government, finance, law, construction, technology, philanthropy and the arts.
The Cincinnati Bengals honored Rickell Howard Smith for her work expanding services for local women and families, with a focus on domestic violence survivors.
The Rising Star Equity Leadership Program has prepared high-achieving women for board service and equity-focused leadership for the past two decades.
Each year, YWCA honors 10 women for their leadership, vision and professional success. Honorees receive recognition during the YWCA Career Women of Achievement Luncheon.
From July 14-18, teams from RedRover, Greater Good Charities and Purina’s Purple Leash Project will join YWCA staff and volunteers to renovate a section of the shelter into a pet-friendly living space.
“When I stepped into nonprofit leadership, the world just opened for me. I got to see how big this region really is and to make connections with people doing everything from social services to the arts. … My self-proclaimed superpower is being strategic and being able to connect the dots.”
The local nonprofit is honoring this group of outstanding role models for their leadership, vision and professional success as well as their support of YWCA’s mission.
