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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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CFMV Looking for Strong Relationship Builder to Join Team as Philanthropic Services Director
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio –The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is looking for an authentic relationship builder and community-connected leader to join the staff team as the new philanthropic services director. The philanthropic services director will be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising and stewardship program that increases charitable resources, engages with diverse individuals in…
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Fund for Women & Girls Honors 5 as ‘Gems of the Valley’
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…
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Rick Shale’s legacy of giving carries on through carefully planned gifts to local charitable missions
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…
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Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and the YSU Foundation establish relationship to benefit YSU and the Valley
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…
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Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and YSU Foundation Establish Relationship to Benefit YSU and the Community
Two of the Mahoning Valley’s more prominent philanthropic organizations are establishing a relationship, to benefit YSU 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 (CFMV). What: Announcement of a…
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For clients who may sell a business, the time to think charitably is right now
Category: Professional Advisor Updates Business owners who’ve enjoyed summertime’s more relaxed energy can deservedly daydream about the “extended vacation” that comes with selling the business! While it all sounds good, business brokers will tell you that many business owners fail to optimize—and they sometimes even compromise—the value of their business’s proceeds by rushing the process,…
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Community Foundation Awards $317K in Grants
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and its supporting foundations have awarded $317,500 in grant awards to 38 nonprofit organizations in the third round of funding for 2023. Through the CFMV General Grant, fundholders awarded $197,000. The William Swanston Charitable Fund, which support projects aimed at kids in the Valley, awarded…
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Keep your eye on clients’ appreciated stock–always
Category: Professional Advisor Updates Such a difference a year makes–maybe!? By August 2022, markets were down 12% for the year and inflation was up 8.3% year-over-year. Perhaps consequently, but then unknown, annual charitable giving was on its way to a rare (fourth time in 40 years) year-over year decline of some 4% according to Giving…
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