Providing Leadership in Our Region Since 1997, GCF has provided leadership by working with other grantmakers on a cluster of initiatives to address some of the most pressing needs in our community, including improving race relations, neighborhood revitalization and increasing regional cooperation.
In 2002, GCF conducted a “community listening” process to identify additional priority community issues in our six grantmaking areas. More than 300 community leaders and volunteers participated. As a result of these conversations, GCF committed $2.2 million over five years to four new initiatives. Click here for a complete copy of our Future Directions II report.
What is a community leadership initiative? GCF’s community leadership initiatives are characterized by strategic partnerships between grantmakers, creating a greater impact than any one foundation or corporation could accomplish alone. These initiatives usually involve multi-year grants and provide nonprofit partners with technical assistance and training programs. GCF’s community leadership initiatives embody the following principles:
collaboration among funders and nonprofits
leveraging resources
encouraging citizen participation
changing systems
building on community strengths and assets
You can learn about our present and past community leadership efforts in various subjects by clicking on the menu links to the left.
Grants are awarded in response to specific Requests for Proposals. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
For more information, contact Kay Pennington, Community Investment Coordinator, at (513) 241-2880.
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