Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & the 6th Anniversary of Camp Amigas
Michelle Cramer, CFRE, President & CEO It could have not been a more beautiful day for our 6th Annual Camp Amigas! Camp Amigas is such a special day where Latina Girl Scouts from around central Ohio enjoy full-day at Camp Ken-Jockety. This year nearly 75 girls and their families enjoyed fishing, canoeing, archery, wading in […]
9 Steps for a Successful End-of-Year Appeal
It’s that time of year again. Kids are back in school, the temperatures are starting to drop, and your Board is asking the questions: “Are we going to make our year-end goal?” “Are we doing #GivingTuesday this year?” Whether you already have a plan in place for your end-of-year appeal and #GivingTuesday, or you need […]
Giving USA 2023 At-A-Glance
According to Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2022, total estimated charitable giving declined amidst economic uncertainty. What does this mean for nonprofits? Published by the Giving USA Foundation (a public service initiative of The Giving Institute) with research compiled by Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy, this report is the premier source […]
Innovation for Your Organization: 5 Key Takeaways from AFP ICON 2023
In today’s competitive environment for donors’ dollars, incorporating innovative ideas and strategies into our work is crucial. Cutting-edge tools and new perspectives increase our impact for our nonprofit partners. The Cramer team has always prioritized lifelong learning and values our relationship with the Association of Fundraising Professionals. That’s why we invested in taking five of […]
Words of Wisdom for Nonprofits in 2023
From Corporate & Community Foundation Leaders Michelle Cramer, CFRE, President & CEO As we move into 2023, many nonprofit leaders are experiencing feelings of uncertainty and anxiety resulting from talk of a recession, rising costs, labor shortages… I could go on and on. Nonprofits are feeling the impacts of these challenges on those they serve, […]
Let’s Talk About Hunger Action Month with Friends of the Firm
Fr. David Schalk, Bishop Griffin Resource Center | Scott Marier, Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) September is Hunger Action Month, and the Cramer Team is celebrating our amazing partners who feed our community every day. More than 34 million people in the United States are food insecure, and 9 million of those are children. We […]
Let’s Talk About Cultural Competence with Friend of the Firm Dr. Patricia Larkins Hicks
Founder and President, The Outcomes Management Group (OMG) Pat Hicks brings a wealth of knowledge and experience around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). She helps individuals and organizations learn and truly understand what it means to be culturally competent, and highlights the countless ways in which practicing these values can benefit everyone. Back in June […]
Creating a Thriving Philanthropic Ecosystem
Summertime offers a great opportunity to break from our daily routines of meetings and zooms to enjoy the outdoors and witness all the ways that plants and animals interact with their environments. Whether it’s the pond in your backyard, or even something as big as the ocean, every ecosystem exists in a delicate balance. They […]
Let’s Talk About the Fundraising Ferris Wheel with Friend of the Firm Don Slobodien
Retired Owner, Benbrook Associates Back in May, we were delighted to catch up with Don Slobodien at our Spring Open House. In true Don fashion, he brought with him the most thoughtful gift and note that nearly brought our team to tears. It was a ferris wheel drawing by him, with a note that read: […]
Let’s Talk About Community Advocacy with Friend of the Firm Solo Karoulla
Chief Philanthropy Officer, Godman Guild | Co-Founder, Justice Vault As Chief Philanthropy Officer at Godman Guild, a longtime partner of Cramer & Associates, Solonas “Solo” Karoulla is advancing justice, equity, and inclusion for all individuals. He catapulted his efforts to an inspiring new level when he co-founded Justice Vault in May 2022. If you know […]
