“Literature as a Vehicle.” A Unique Book Prize Focuses on Works Addressing Racism and Diversity

“Literature as a Vehicle.” A Unique Book Prize Focuses on Works Addressing Racism and Diversity

The Cleveland Foundation's Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognize books that contribute to our understanding of racism and diversity. Manager Karen R. Long walks us through the only juried American book prize of its kind.

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Is the Cleveland Foundation’s New Headquarters the Future of Place-Based Philanthropy?

Is the Cleveland Foundation’s New Headquarters the Future of Place-Based Philanthropy?

The Cleveland Foundation’s new building is anchoring a developing innovation district in an underserved part of the city. Lililan Kuri, the new president and CEO, explains how it could redefine the role of institutional philanthropy.

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Seven Questions for Ronn Richard, President and CEO of the Cleveland Foundation

Seven Questions for Ronn Richard, President and CEO of the Cleveland Foundation

Ronn Richard has led the nation’s oldest community foundation since 2003. We caught up with Richard to discuss his biggest influences, what advice he’d give his younger self, and how philanthropy has evolved in recent years.

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How the Cleveland Foundation Is Backing Journalists and Community Members to Bolster Local News

How the Cleveland Foundation Is Backing Journalists and Community Members to Bolster Local News

The Cleveland Foundation and partner grantmakers recently announced the launch of a nonprofit newsroom. Vice President Dale Anglin explains how the initiative came about and how community members will be involved.

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How Community Foundations Across the Country Are Confronting the Climate Crisis

How Community Foundations Across the Country Are Confronting the Climate Crisis

Community foundations across the nation have mounted local responses to the climate emergency. They offer models for all place-based givers on how to respond to the greatest challenge of our time.

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From Microgrids to Wind Farms, the Nation’s First Community Foundation Is Acting on Climate

From Microgrids to Wind Farms, the Nation’s First Community Foundation Is Acting on Climate

The Cleveland Foundation began taking steps in recent years to address climate change in its community while also taking on racial inequities. It’s one of several local funders in unexpected locations taking the issue head on.

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"Hard Dollars in Cleveland." A Community Foundation Ramps up its Impact Investing

"Hard Dollars in Cleveland." A Community Foundation Ramps up its Impact Investing

News keeps coming of community foundations expanding their use of impact investing, as they look to get more leverage on capital-intensive challenges like housing. The Cleveland Foundation is the latest institution to make a big new move in this space.

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