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YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio –Ten local nonprofits will receive fundraising training and software for free thanks to a partnership between the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and nonprofit-software company Bonterra. Over the course of 2024, the organizations will go through Bonterra’s Jumpstart program, which provides fundraising software, personalized coaching, development planning and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. The…

YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio ­– The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is now accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship opportunities. Applications are due by the end of the day March 1 and can be found at CFMV.org/scholarships. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award by the end of June. Those applying only need to fill…

WARREN, Ohio –The city of Warren has opened a fund with the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley to disburse roughly $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to organizations serving Warren residents. Grants from the newly created Warren Community Impact Fund must address a community need or negative impact of the COVID-19 emergency in…

YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio –As part of its annual Giving Tuesday And Beyond campaign, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is once again offering local nonprofits a share of $50,000, but with a new addition to encourage giving, no matter the size of the donation. Starting Nov. 27 and running through the end of the year,…

YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio –The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is excited to announce the promotion of two of its long-time staff members – Rachael Chacon, now senior director of operations and communication, and Sarah Lowry, now senior director of community impact. “Rachael and Sarah have shared their skills and expertise with the Foundation for many…

CANFIELD, Ohio – The Fund for Women & Girls, a community-led fund at the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, put the spotlight on the work of five incredible women at its Gems of the Valley event on Oct. 12. The honor recognizes women doing important work to make the Valley a better place for…

YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio ­– During his lifetime, Dr. Richard (Rick) Shale, longtime English professor at YSU, history enthusiast and dedicated philanthropist, invested time to thoughtfully plan what would happen to his trust and assets after his passing. With his family’s deep roots in the Mahoning Valley, Shale embraced the local community and culture, celebrating its nuanced…

Two of the Mahoning Valley’s more well-known philanthropic organizations are establishing a relationship to benefit Youngstown State University and the Mahoning Valley as a whole. Through this relationship, the YSU Foundation will embrace donors interested in establishing a donor advised fund, to be housed at the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.   Donors participating…