Supporting Nonprofit Impact
Explore a wide range of resources designed to support and strengthen your nonprofit’s mission. From media guidelines and advocacy tools to fundraising strategies, we’ve got everything you need to succeed.
Media and Graphics Resources
The Community Foundation is excited to share stories of impact in our community, allowing others to better understand the needs of our area and encourage community philanthropy.
All press releases and materials must be approved prior to distribution. For review, please coordinate with Rachael Chacon at RChacon@cfmv.org.
Canva Pro for Nonprofits
Learn about Canva Pro for Nonprofits, a free resource for designing all kinds of graphics for your nonprofit organization.
Downloadable CFMV Logos
Download the Foundation's logo to use on media and communications where funders or partners are mentioned.
CFMV Publicity Guidelines
Review CFMV's publicity guidelines for publicizing a grant award your organization received from the Community Foundation or one of our affiliated foundations or funds.
Policy and Advocacy Resources
Bolder Advocacy: What Nonprofits Needs to Know About Lobbying in Ohio
This guide from Bolder Advocacy provides crucial information on the difference between advocacy and lobbying, a summary of reporting triggers and other helpful resources.
Bolder Advocacy Toolkit Hub
Bolder Advocacy's library of toolkits is a helpful place to start on nonprofit and advocacy projects. Issue areas and topics include establishing your nonprofit, environmental justice, building a coalition and voter engagement.
Greater Ohio Policy Center Legislation Tracker
The Greater Ohio Policy Center provides updates on state legislation it's keeping an eye on as it moves through the statehouse. Its primary focus areas are Budget & Taxation, Capital Investment, Housing, Transportation, and Brownfields.
Research & Data Resources
Research by Center for Community Solutions
This page hosts data and research compiled by the Center for Community Solutions in its focus areas, including surveys, narrative analysis, demographic research, community health needs reports.
Research by Policy Matters Ohio
With a focus on work that makes the state more vibrant, sustainable and equitable, Policy Matters Ohio's research includes factsheets, testimony, reports and data briefs.
Giving Tuesday Campaign Resources
Check out the below resources for conducting a Giving Tuesday campaign at your nonprofit organization.
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Toolkit
Learn from the national Giving Tuesday organization about how you can activate your community to give through a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign.
GivingPulse Field Guide
Check out this Field Guide from Giving Tuesday and RKD Group for actionable insights based on the data found in the GivingPulse report.
Engaging Your Community Beyond Giving Tuesday
Find out how you can continue connecting with and engaging your community of donors after this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign is finished. Webinar hosted by CFMV and presented by Giving Tuesday.
More Learning Opportunities
Check out these resources from past Community Foundation workshops and webinars.
- CFMV Quick Guide to Financial Documents -- This two-page document lays out the basics of what should be included in the financial documents most funders ask for in grant applications. READ HERE
- Putting Your Best Financial Foot Forward -- This CFMV webinar dives into more detail on the financial documents that go along with grant application. WATCH HERE
- Budget Template -- If your organization doesn't have its own financial documents, you can download THIS TEMPLATE and fill in your information.
- Writing Your First Grant Application -- If you're new to grant writing, this presentation by our Fund for Women & Girls is a great resource that covers how to build a narrative for your nonprofit, how to start putting together financial documents, and what funders look for when they review applications. READ HERE