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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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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