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A Vibrant Northeast Ohio Where No Clevelander is Left Behind

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Established in 1914, the Cleveland Foundation is the world’s first community foundation and one of the largest today, with assets of 2.5billionandannualgrantsofmorethan2.5 billion and annual grants of more than 2.5billionandannualgrantsofmorethan100 million. Through the generosity of our donors, the foundation improves the lives of residents of Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership on vital issues. The foundation’s program areas include: Arts & Culture, Economic & Workforce Development, Education, the Environment, Leadership Development, Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement, and Youth Development. For more information on the Cleveland Foundation, visit www.ClevelandFoundation.org and follow us on Facebook.com/ClevelandFoundation, Twitter @CleveFoundation and Instagram @CleveFoundation.

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1914

Specialties

nonprofit, community foundation, and Cleveland nonprofits

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Employees at Cleveland Foundation

Updates

• Our team is growing and we are hiring for a new position in our Technology, Information and Platform Services department. We are looking for someone with strategic thinking and technical expertise to be our Director, Customer Technology Solutions. In this role, you will be key in transforming the Foundation’s direction towards innovative digital products and services to meet new market demands and deliver exceptional results. Learn more about this position, and all open roles at https://lnkd.in/engeQMam
  
• What are you doing for others? As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., we reflect on the importance of philanthropy, activism and social justice work to create real and lasting positive change in our community. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader, Noble Peace Prize winner, orator, and an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winning author. In his 1959 nonfiction winner, "Stride Toward Freedom," King documented the Montgomery Bus Boycotts and highlighted how nonviolent messaging strengthened the movement. Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1959 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winning nonfiction book here: https://lnkd.in/em-8JnpY
  
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  Kimberly Rodríguez Arroyo's Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship with College Now Greater Cleveland solidified her decision to continue pursuing nonprofit work. Her goal is to inspire and leave a lasting impact in communities of diverse backgrounds. The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program is an 11-week paid opportunity to work with nonprofits and public sector organizations in Northeast Ohio. Kimberly shared, "This summer internship program invites self-improvement and a willingness to grow professionally, but most importantly, personally." Applications are now open for prospective Interns and host sites. Kimberly recommends applicants let their curiosity guide them. "Your desire to learn will overpower countless obstacles and, in the end, the reward will be the result of an enriching, unique learning experience." Apply here for our 2025 Summer Internships: https://lnkd.in/ecS5_pNY
  
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  Since 1914, we have helped Greater Cleveland residents give back to their community. We believe everyone can be a philanthropist. Our Senior Vice President of Philanthropy, Leta Obertacz, MPA, shares how to become more involved in philanthropy by donating your time, talent or treasure to causes you are passionate about. Explore our funds and program areas to see how you can make a direct impact on your community: https://lnkd.in/eNZFCJkV
  
• Did you know that over 55% of our Public Service Fellow alums are currently still working in Cleveland in the nonprofit and public sector? Our Public Service Fellowship program provides emerging leaders with an opportunity to develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jump-start a career in public service. Learn more about our fellowship program and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gv-UfA_g
  
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  Join us in welcoming Otto Tyson to the Cleveland Foundation team as a Community Giving Officer! Otto will work with our philanthropy team to build partnerships around our Affinity Funds and is passionate about social entrepreneurship, community engagement and making a lasting impact. Otto brings a wealth of experience, most recently as a Development Officer at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, where he managed major donor portfolios and supported significant fundraising efforts. He’s also the co-founder of the Dorian Gray Foundation, which supports LGBTQ+ youth, and has been a key leader in Plexus | LGBT+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce and BBH Pride.
  
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  The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship and Public Service Fellowship programs provide college students and recent graduates with experiences that benefit their journey towards their nonprofit and public sector careers. Ibukunoluwa Ode-Martins, MSSA, MNO is an alum of both programs and currently a Policy Analyst for the Cleveland City Council, She shares that the mentorship, career experience, and and cohort programming were some of her most impactful experiences during her Summer Internship and Public Service Fellowship. Ibukun was placed with the Cleveland City Council for her Public Service Fellowship, a year of service that provided her with the job training and responsibilities that prepared her for her current full time role with the City Council. Applications for both programs are now being accepted! Learn how you can launch your career in public service here: https://lnkd.in/esVbZTj9
  
• As we look forward to what is to come in 2025, we wanted to take the time to reflect on some of the highlights from this past year.
  
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  The Cleveland Foundation team is growing! We are excited to announce that Ayanna Hughey will join our team as our new Vice President of Human Resources later this month. Ayanna has an impressive track record as a human resources leader and a deep commitment to centering people, community and equity at the heart of any successful organization. Ayanna shares, "I am a strong believer that passionate and engaged people are the power behind successful organizations, and I could not be more excited to join the mission-driven team at the Cleveland Foundation." She is involved in several community activities in the Greater Cleveland area including mentoring youth in partnership with Cleveland Angels and providing organizational consulting, policy development and youth education for the Inspiring Minds organization.
  

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