Yellow Springs Community Foundation

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.

Created by a team of influencers in New York City who joined forces, collaborating across sectors, offering expertise and working tirelessly, to launch #GivingTuesday and have continued to shape, grow and strengthen the movement.

#GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities; it provides a platform for them to encourage the donation of time, resources and talents to address local challenges. It also brings together the collective power of a unique blend of partners— nonprofits, civic organizations, businesses and corporations, as well as families and individuals—to encourage and amplify small acts of kindness.

According to Whole Whale in 2015 about 700,000 donors in the US donated with an average gift of $137 , which was a 145% growth over 2014.

Locally The Yellow Springs Community Foundation is supporting efforts by offering up to $10,000 in matching funds for #YSGivingTuesday to the following organizations:

The 365 Project
The Antioch School
Antioch College
Antioch Writers’ Workshop
Arthur Morgan Institute for Community Solutions
Chamber Music Yellow Springs
Glen Helen
John Bryan Community Pottery
Little Art Theatre
NAMI of Clark, Greene and Madison Counties
Tecumseh Land Trust
Yellow Springs Arts Council
Yellow Springs Home, Inc.
YS Kids Playhouse
Yellow Springs Schools
Yellow Springs Senior Center

In order for your donation to help organizations become eligible for matching funds, you must give online and you must donate on #GivingTuesday, November 29th. Visit www.ysgivingtuesday.com to make your gift!

The Dayton Foundation launched it’s #SpreadtheGood Campaign on November 21, asking nonprofit’s to solicit their supporters to vote for their nonprofit’s photo, by clicking the heart image in the right-hand corner. The three organizations with the most votes on their photos by #GivingTuesday will receive this year’s #SpreadtheGood Grants (first place – a one-time $2,000 grant; second place – a one-time $1,000 grant; or third place – a one-time $500 grant). Voting will end at noon on November 29, #GivingTuesday. You may vote up to ten times per day, allowing you to support multiple organization or divide your votes among many.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Greater Dayton Region Chapter just announced the honorees to be celebrated at the 2016 National Philanthropy Day (NPD) Annual Awards Luncheon.

s the day that thousands of people around the world come together to both (1) put that word into action and (2) recognize the change that word has brought to our communities.

NPD is a celebration of philanthropy—giving, volunteering and charitable engagement—that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy—and all those involved in the philanthropic process—makes to our society and our world.

Outstanding Philanthropist: The Mills Family
As hosts of the Gala of Hope at their home in Beavercreek, The Mills hope to set cancer in the sunset. This event this year raised a record breaking $1.3 million dollars. Bob was named Man of the Year in 2011 for raising the most money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Barbara has led trips to Mexico with the charity Youth With a Mission. Just a glimpse at the generosity the Mills family shares with our community

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Lisa Orr
A Dayton native and CJ Alum, Lisa has spent her career in banking, and much of her leisure time volunteering for her church, Aullwood, the Red Cross, Vandalia Butler Schools, the Vandalia Food Pantry and sits on the board of Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Board and the Goodwill Easter seals Development Committee. She also chaired CJ’s 40th Reunion.

Outstanding Fundraising Executive: Jena Pado
Since moving back to Dayton 11 years ago, Jena has been dedicated to help Dayton Children’s raise millions of dollars to improve children’s health in the region. As the Chief Development Office she is leading the $25 million “Reaching New Heights” campaign, the largest in the hospital’s history.

Outstanding Foundation: Yellow Springs Community Foundation
Founded in 1974 to benefit the citizens and community of Yellow Springs and Miami Township. They do so by helping the elderly, the young, the sick, and the socially disadvantaged; promoting the arts and other cultural activities; promoting scientific research; providing scholarships; supporting public recreation, conservation, and environmental improvement.

Outstanding Large Corporation: Heidelberg Distributing
From one man and one truck, this family owned Ohio business has grown through mergers, acquisitions and industry consolidation to now employing over 1600. They live their motto “When you celebrate . . . we’re there!” by supporting our communities not-for-profit organizations that work hard to bring services, arts, education, research and hope to our neighbors.

*Tie* Outstanding Small Corporation:
The Cornell/Nicholson Team at USB Financial Services

Over forty years ago, Tim Cornell launched his financial services career and in 1980, he convinced his cousin, Shaun Nicholson, to join his growing practice. Today, their team has grown to 17 members. Each year they partner with a charity of choice and dedicate a year of philanthropy to that organization. They’ve helped raise over $20,000 for A Special Wish Foundation and created the Catch A Rising Star gala for WDPR Classical Radio.

C-3 Group

This small but mighty team (their words) is passionate about driving results and over the years, they’ve helped brands of all sorts, from local and international to corporate and non-profit, find success. In October 2013, they introduced the “C-3 Cares” initiative – a program to serve non-profits in the Dayton area by producing marketing materials such as websites, print pieces, social media training and consulting, branding, and more. Each year they sponsoring a pro bono project for a deserving and qualified Miami Valley charitable organization.To date, they have donated over $40,000 in award-winning projects and services under this program.

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

(18-23): Jessica Waters

(5-17): Owen Mockabee

Special Service Award: Lt. Gen (ret) Richard VanFleet Reynolds

The Dayton Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will celebrate the winners during the annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon, which will be held on Tuesday, November 15th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center (444 W 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Tickets can be purchased starting the week of September 19th at www.afpdayton.org/npd.html.

Sponsorships and tables are available as well. For sponsorship information, please contact Luke Dennis at [email protected] or Michelle Cella at [email protected]. You can also visit the AFP Dayton website.

About the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Dayton Region Chapter

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), an association of professionals throughout the world, advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfills this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy. Since 1989, development professionals, consultants, board members and nonprofit executives alike have joined the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Dayton Region Chapter in order to share best practices and stay up-to-date with current fundraising tactics, trends and strategies. AFP provides both local fundraisers and local funders the opportunity to connect and learn from each other as they work to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives, works and plays in the Greater Dayton Region.

A Day of Philanthropy- Giving Tuesday

AFP Announces Honorees For National Philanthropy Day