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CFMV Leadership Transition Complete

Casey Krell Assumes Position as President, Board Launches Fund in Honor of Retired President Shari Harrell YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio ­– The leadership transition taking place over the last few months at the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is officially complete as Shari Harrell retired as president of the organization on March 1 and Casey Krell…

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New Fund Honors Shari Harrell’s Lifelong Service to the Valley

Harrell Fund for the Community The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has established a fund in honor of Shari Harrell, President and CEO July 2013 to March 2024. The Harrell Fund for the Community is an unrestricted grantmaking fund that the CFMV board will guide based on the needs…

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Giving Tuesday And Beyond Campaign Raises $235K for CFMV Agency Funds

MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio — More than 1,000 people donated over the final month of 2023 as part of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s Giving Tuesday And Beyond campaign, helping raise more than $235,000 for local nonprofits. Over the campaign, which ran from Nov. 27 to Dec. 31, all donations to agency funds housed…

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CFMV Partners with Bonterra to Support Fundraising Development for Local Nonprofits

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…

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Community Foundation Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications  

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…

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CFMV Hires Shawntae Burton as Philanthropic Services Director

YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley has hired Shawntae Burton as philanthropic services director, a new position that aims to align current fundholders and new fund development with the foundation’s community-centered strategic plan. “Shawntae is a wonderful addition to the Community Foundation and we couldn’t be more excited to have her…

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Community Foundation Awards $972K in Grants  

YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio ­– The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its affiliated foundations have awarded $972,402 to 39 organizations serving area residents in the final quarter of 2023. Through its General Grant program, the Community Foundation awarded $302,600. The Western Reserve Health Foundation, which supports health-focused projects in Mahoning County, gave $299,802 while its…

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CFMV, City of Warren Collaborate to Distribute ARPA Funds to Nonprofits Serving Warren Residents

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…

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‘Giving Tuesday And Beyond’ Matches Donations to CFMV Agency Funds

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,…

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Rachael Chacon and Sarah Lowry Promoted to New Roles at CFMV

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…

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