Join Mike Deetsch from the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation for an insightful discussion on how strategic philanthropy can drive meaningful and lasting community impact. The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and public libraries that are dedicated to strengthening families, expanding educational opportunities, increasing food security, and promoting housing stability throughout Northwest Ohio and beyond. Attendees will learn about the Foundation's trust-based approach to grantmaking, its investment philosophy, and how partnerships with community organizations help create measurable, generational change.
This session will provide finance and business leaders with a deeper understanding of the nonprofit sector's role in addressing community challenges and highlight opportunities for meaningful engagement between the corporate and philanthropic communities.
Learning Objectives
Describe the mission, funding priorities, and community impact initiatives of the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation.
Examine how strategic philanthropy and nonprofit partnerships can address critical community needs, including education, housing stability, and food security.
Identify opportunities for business leaders to collaborate with nonprofit organizations and foundations to support sustainable community development and regional economic vitality.
4:30pm Networking
5:30pm Dinner, followed by Presentation