The Ohio Grantmakers Forum 2010 annual conference will launch a new brand for this valuable gathering of the state’s foundation leaders: Philanthropy Forward ’10: Eyes on the Future, Feet on the Ground. This enduring statement strikes the perfect balance between vision and strategy on the one hand, and practical realities on the other.

Our conference in Cincinnati November 8-10 will offer great ideas and generate important discussions that span this spectrum, starting with our pre-conference activities on Monday afternoon and evening. We have planned a site visit to two innovative nonprofit organizations who embody visionary "eyes" and practical "feet," and we will make sure that we can accommodate everyone who wishes to participate.

Thanks to the generosity of local sponsors, Macy’s and the Taft law firm, we will have a welcome reception on Monday evening overlooking Cincinnati’s beautiful Fountain Square to be followed by dine-arounds at various downtown venues that are walkable from our conference hotel. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to network with colleagues and experience our city (plus go shopping with Macy’s discount coupons!).

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Cincinnati in November. Your conference planning committee and host committee are hard at work, making sure that your visit to the southwest corner of the state is worth every minute.


Kathy Merchant
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
(chair, planning committee)

Tim Maloney
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile/US Bank Foundation
(chair, host committee)