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OGF adds listserv for grants managers at member organizations. Sign up today.

Hot Topics: The Economy and Philanthropy
Being informed is essential when “hot topics” arise. OGF offers information in all forms -- programs, streaming audio, powerpoints, program summaries, news articles -- to keep you on top of your game.

Federal and State Legislation
Make sure you are current with the latest public policy updates that affect philanthropy. 


Latest Resources

Ohio: State of Philanthropy 2009

This report presents snapshots on individual and organized philanthropy in Ohio and its regions as well as research focused heavily on the impacts of the economy on foundation operations.

January 2010 OGF Connection 
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Topics: Lessons Learned in 2009; Letting Our Employees Decide; Economic Impact -- Past and Future; The Other Side of the Great Recession.

Ohio, 4-State and National Salary Reports
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See how your foundation compares to 201 foundations in four states, including 59 in Ohio. The Ohio and Four-State reports present overall results followed by figures for community and private foundations. National salary reports include summary data by type and region and a separate report for corporate foundations. (under Human Resources category)

Minding the Money PowerPoint
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Monica Moloney, Charitable Law Section, Ohio Attorney General’s Office, covered investment & spending policies, conflict of interest & financial controls and updates on UPMIFA.

Funders Speak
Listen to 5-minute interviews about Ohio funders' responses to the current economic crisis.

Education Initiative Resources
Listen to teleconferences, conference summaries, reports and resources.

OGF: The Nonprofit Back Office Assistant
OGF is expanding its back office services for small nonprofits, managing administrative, HR and financial tasks. If you are interested in learning more, contact Andy Phelan, 614.224.1344.

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Upcoming Programs

The Power of Sabbaticals
FP Online Teleconference
February 11, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Cleveland 2010: What You Expect, Need and Plan to Do
February 12, 2010
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Minter Conference Center
1422 Euclid Avenue, 12th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44115

Cincinnati 2010: What You Expect, Need and Plan to Do
Thursday, February 25, 2010
1 – 3 p.m.
Sharonville Convention Center
11355 Chester Road
Cincinnati, Ohio

Columbus 2010: What You Expect, Need and Plan to Do
Monday, March 1, 2010
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Limited Brands
Three Limited Parkway
Columbus, Ohio 43230

Food for Thought: Ohio Budget Update on Funding in Health and Human Services
Webinar
March 9, 2010
Noon to 1 pm

Capitol Hill Dinner and Visits
March 16 - 17, 2010
Washington, DC

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