Email of Support from the CEO of GCF

Matthew Randazzo, CEO of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, recently sent this email to all GCF supporters. We are thankful for his leadership and the encouragement he gives to the philanthropic community to support nonprofits in this way.

Nonprofits across Greater Cincinnati are facing increased uncertainty and disruption. Federal funding cuts and financial market turbulence are putting additional strain on organizations that provide essential services to our neighbors. According to a recent nonprofit survey released by United Way, in partnership with GCF and Interact for Health, two out of three nonprofits would reduce services or close within six months if federal funding stops.

This is more than a social challenge—it’s an economic one, too. The 2024 Nonprofit Economic Impact Report shows that nonprofits in our region generated $2.9 billion in economic impact and more than 41,000 jobs in a single year.

The time to step up and support our nonprofit partners is now. GCF, in partnership with the City of Cincinnati, has awarded $836,000 through the Boots on the Ground Fund to 38 local nonprofits, strengthening their capacity and supporting frontline services. We are also mobilizing an additional $1 million for emergency funding and high-quality capacity building.

This moment is tough. But we remain confident in our community’s generosity, resilience, and shared commitment to each other. You’ve stepped up before, and now is the time to do so again.

If you are passionate about certain causes or care about the nonprofit community in our region, here’s how you can help:

Make your annual gift early. It gives nonprofits critical flexibility in a time of great need.
Give unrestricted. Trust nonprofits to apply funding where it’s needed most.
Show appreciation. A note of encouragement can go a long way to sustain those doing the work.

We’ve weathered uncertainty before—together. Let’s keep showing up for each other. If you’d like to talk about how to support the work happening right now, we at GCF are always here.

With gratitude,

Matthew Randazzo
President/CEO

Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Greater Cincinnati Foundation is the region’s leading community foundation, serving an eight-county region in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Through trusted partnerships and thoughtful stewardship of community assets, GCF builds a more vibrant, opportunity-rich, and equitable region for everyone – now, and for generations to come.