Oct
    8
    Tue
    CPL: Introduction to Finding Grants
    Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

    More information and registration

    Virtual class; Free

    Introduction to Finding Grants examines the characteristics of a successful grant seeking nonprofit organization, introduces the basic concepts and practices in grant seeking, and discusses how to use the Foundation Directory Online Professional database to find grant makers. Registration required.

    Oct
    9
    Wed
    2024 Annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit
    Oct 9 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

    2024 Annual Nonprofit Leadership Summit

    Registration and more information

    Your Story Is Worthy Too

    Time:

    8:00 – 8:30 AM – Networking & Continental Breakfast
    8:30 – 12:00 PM – Keynote & Workshop

    Location:  

    Schiff Family Conference Center at Xavier Cintas Center
    1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207

    Individual Cost (includes workshop & breakfast):

    Member of AFP or LC: $55
    Non-Member: $75
    Student with vaild ID: $25

    Group Member Cost:
    Group of 3 or more: $50 each

    Oct
    10
    Thu
    CPL: Grants Research Lab
    Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

    More information and registration

    Virtual class; free

    A roughly hour and a half virtual demonstration covering the basics you need to quickly start searching the Foundation Directory Online database to identify the best potential funders for your nonprofit organization. Registration required.

    Oct
    15
    Tue
    Warren County Discretionary Grant deadline
    Oct 15 all-day

    More information

    The Warren County Foundation currently tends to make Discretionary Grants in amounts ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Proposals are reviewed every two months by the Grants Committee.  Because Discretionary Grant funds are limited each year, the Grants Committee reviews each proposal carefully and considers their criteria.

    Completed submissions meeting the Foundation’s criteria are presented to the Foundation’sGrants Committee, which meets in January, March, May, July, September and November ofeach year.Submissions received no later than the 15th day of the month preceding a meeting of theGrants Committee (i.e., December 15th for the January meeting) are usually considered at thatmeeting.

    HR Challenges & Solutions
    Oct 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

    In our continuing effort to provide you with solutions to workforce challenges, we are presenting a panel discussion in collaboration with Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit News. Publisher Jane Page-Steiner will moderate a discussion among panelists of strategies they use to retain and develop nonprofit employees.

    Location: United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Fifth Third Convening Center, 2400 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45202

    Date and time: Tue, Oct 15, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    Organizer: Leadership Council for Nonprofits, (513) 554-3060, administration@leadershipcouncil.us

    CPL: Introduction to Proposal Writing
    Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

    More information and registration

    Virtual class; Free

    Introduction to Proposal Writing offers tips and techniques in successful grant proposal writing for nonprofit organizations, including what goes into a successful proposal, how the material is organized, and how to present proposals to grant makers in ways designed to promote a positive response. Registration required.

    Oct
    16
    Wed
    Funder’s Panel with Grant Professionals Association, co-hosted by OneSource Center
    Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

    Join us for our chapter’s in-person October funder’s panel where we will discuss grant opportunities and how to best position your organization for a successful grant proposal and mutually beneficial funding relationship. Note that non-members can attend this meeting as well!

    For October’s panel, we are proud to welcome the following funders and representatives:

    • Fifth Third Foundation – Heidi Jark (Senior Vice President and Managing Director of the Foundation Office)
    • Spaulding Foundation – Laura Dunderman (Grant Administrator)
    • HealthPath – Kiana Trabue (President)

    To RSVP: Click here

    Day: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

    Time: 9 – 10:30 am

    Location: Banquet Room in LaunchED on the main floor of the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education building

    Address: 2651 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219

    Parking: Directly in front of the main entrance

    Cost: Free for GPA members, $15/person for non-members

    Thank you to our event co-sponsor: OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence

    Oct
    17
    Thu
    BLINK Art and Light Show
    Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm – Oct 20 @ 11:00 pm

    More information

    BLINK is Cincinnati’s premier art and light festival!
    FREE

    Parade is Thursday, with festivities continuing through Sunday evening. All the lights come on as the sun sets, at approximately 7:30pm. 

    Oct
    18
    Fri
    OneSource Illuminated Annual Fundraising Gala
    Oct 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

     

    As the city transforms into a kaleidoscope of colors for BLINK, we invite you to bask with us in the glow of community spirit and generosity!

    OneSource Illuminated is a celebration of our impactful work supporting the needs of nonprofits across the region:

    OneSource Illuminated
    Friday, October 18, 2024
    5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    5/3 Bank Atrium
    38 Fountain Square Plaza, Cincinnati, OH
    Tickets: https://onesourcecenter.org/save-the-date-onesource-illuminated/

    This special evening will feature light bites, refreshing drinks, and exciting auction.
    It’s the perfect prelude before stepping outside to experience the magic of Blink.

    Complimentary Parking Included

    We look forward to celebrating the difference nonprofits make to the community!

    Oct
    28
    Mon
    Search Inside Yourself: An Emotional Intelligence Workshop
    Oct 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

    Originally developed at Google, the world-renowned Search Inside Yourself program teaches practical mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and leadership tools to unlock your full potential at work and in life. Navigating today’s uncertainty and stress requires a new level of resilience, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills. Search Inside Yourself will help you develop critical skills to face today’s complex environment and challenges that are sure to come.

    Program Overview
    Search Inside Yourself takes an evidence-based approach combining neuroscience, leadership, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence. The program provides practical tools that can be applied immediately at work and in your personal life. We start with a foundation of mindfulness, and build the core emotional intelligence domains that lead to outstanding leadership:

    • Mindfulness
    • Self-Awareness
    • Self-management
    • Motivation
    • Empathy
    • Leadership

    Date and time: Mon, Oct 28, 2024 9:00 AM – Wed, Oct 30, 2024 1:00 PM

    $400 for Leadership Council Members

    $450 for Future Leadership Council Members