Women's Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

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Women's Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

We advance gender and racial equity for women by addressing systemic barriers to economic mobility.

The Women’s Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation leads our community in ensuring the economic self-sufficiency of women in our region and ignites a shared desire to improve it. The Women's Fund believes and research shows that when you empower women the entire community thrives. Our mission is to advance gender and racial equity for women by addressing systemic barriers to upward mobility.

09/17/2026

Thank You for Joining Us!

This past Saturday, September 12, we had the privilege of welcoming a new group of changemakers to the Appointed Civic Leadership Academy.

Participants from across the Greater Cincinnati region came together to expand their knowledge of civic leadership, build meaningful connections, and explore pathways to serving their communities through public boards and commissions.

Attendees were welcomed by Rasheda Cromwell, Chief Impact Officer of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and spent the day gaining a deeper understanding of local government while learning from leaders working to shape health and human services outcomes across our region.

A special thank you to our incredible speakers and panelists for sharing their experiences, perspectives, and lessons learned:

- Ryan James, Council Member, City of Cincinnati

- Kreg Keesee, President & CEO, Freestore Foodbank

- Sherwood MacVeigh, Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations, Ohio Valley Goodwill

- Dr. Julie Olberding, Director, MPA Program, Northern Kentucky University

- Kate Schroder, President & CEO, Interact for Health

- Leia Snyder, Superintendent, Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services

- Dr. H. James Williams, President, Mount St. Joseph University

And thank you to Tammy Bennett, Women's Fund Leadership Council Chair, for guiding our panel discussion and helping create a rich and engaging conversation.

The commitment, curiosity, and passion for community leadership that filled the room made this session truly memorable. We are excited to see how these emerging leaders continue to make an impact throughout the region.

Inspired by these graduates? You could be next! Join us for AppointedNKY on October 9, 2026, or the Appointed Civic Leadership Academy on November 14, 2026. Register today and invest in your leadership journey.

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/WomensFundEventsPage

09/10/2026

📢 We had a FEW spots open up!

Grab your seat now for Saturday, September 12, 2026, the next session of the Appointed Civic Leadership Academy!

Civic leadership takes many forms, from serving on local boards and commissions to helping shape the policies and decisions that impact our communities every day.

This session will feature a dynamic discussion focused on Health & Human Services, offering insight into how these boards function, why they matter, and how you can pursue opportunities to serve.

Meet Our Panelists:

- Sherwood MacVeigh, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations for Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries

- Leia Snyder, Superintendent, Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services

Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
720 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Sessions are free and open to aspiring civic leaders interested in making an impact in Greater Cincinnati.

Register for future sessions using this link:
https://bit.ly/WomensFundEventsPage

09/08/2026

What does it look like when leadership is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to quality care, support, and the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling life?

How do we use our influence to make sure essential services reach the people and communities who need them most?

And how can civic leaders help create systems where women, families, and individuals can access the care they deserve?

We’re honored to feature Kate Schroder, President of Interact for Health as our featured speaker. Through her work, Kate is helping expand access to quality healthcare and essential services for people across our community—with a particular focus on meeting the needs of women.

Kate will share her leadership journey, the challenges that come with creating meaningful change, and the lessons she’s learned about building stronger, healthier communities.

Together, we’ll explore what it means to lead with purpose, advocate for access, and use your seat at the table to help make quality care more accessible to everyone.

Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Greater Cincinnati Foundation

NOTE: The registration for this event is CLOSED- we are at capacity! Check our events calendar to sign up for our next Cincinnati session on November 14 or the NKY session on October 9.

🔗 Reserve your seat today — https://bit.ly/WomensFundEventsPage

09/02/2026

Great leadership doesn’t stop when you take your seat at the table, but it starts there.

Serving on a board means more than showing up and casting a vote. It means asking the right questions, understanding your responsibilities, navigating difficult decisions, and making choices that reflect the trust your community has placed in you.

That’s where ethics comes in.

At our next Appointed Civic Leadership Academy session, we’ll take a closer look at the ethical side of board service with Professor Julie Olberding from Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Together, we’ll explore the real-world questions board members face and what it means to lead thoughtfully, responsibly, and with integrity.

Consider this the next step in your civic leadership journey: moving from wanting to make a difference to understanding how to make that difference well.

September 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation

NOTE: The registration for this event is CLOSED- we are at capacity! Check our events calendar to sign up for our next Cincinnati session on November 14 or the NKY session on October 9.

Reserve your seat today: https://womensfund.gcfdn.org/womensfund/events/

08/27/2026

Your community. Your voice. Your opportunity to lead.

Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for the next session of the Appointed Civic Leadership Academy!

Civic engagement happens in more places than we may realize, including the decisions that shape our neighborhoods, communities, and local economy.

This session will feature an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers:

- Ryan James for Cincinnati City Council, Cincinnati City Council Member
- Kreg Keesee, President & CEO, Freestore Foodbank
- H. James Williams, Ph.D. , President, Mount St. Joseph University

Why attend?

Connect with leaders making a real impact across our region.

Learn how civic boards and commissions work — and how to pursue an appointment.

Walk away with practical, actionable steps to get involved and lead in your community.

DETAILS

Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Greater Cincinnati Foundation OKI Room (4th Floor)

If you care about the future of our region, this is a room you’ll want to be in.

Let’s learn, connect, and lead together.

🔗 Register now — https://bit.ly/ACLA-Sept-12

08/26/2026

Standing Together for Women!

Today, on Women’s Equality Day, we’re celebrating what happens when organizations come together to support women in every part of their journey.

From economic security and financial independence to employment, safety, and opportunity, the work we do may look different, but it is connected. When women have the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to thrive, our entire community is stronger.

That’s why collaboration matters. We don’t have to do the same work to share a common vision: a community where every woman has the opportunity to build a secure, economically mobile future.

We’re proud to stand alongside organizations like the YWCA Greater Cincinnati, Dress for Success Cincinnati, and Women Helping Women all of us intentionally working towards that future we want for women.

We’re building something great for women. Who else will join us?

Photo credit: Tasha Pinelo, Director of Media Relations, Game Day

08/25/2026

Ready to lead, serve, and make an impact?

Registration is open for the next session of the APPOINTED CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, our free, open to the public, and award-winning civic leadership program.

This high-impact experience equips and inspires community members to step into civic leadership and create meaningful change across our region.

Whether you’re already serving your community or just beginning your civic leadership journey, you’ll leave informed, inspired, and ready to lead.

September 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (Sawyer Point Building OKI Room 4th Floor)

Come learn. Get connected. Be inspired. Step into civic leadership and help shape the future of our region!

📝 Registration link: https://bit.ly/ACLA-September-12

08/21/2026

Thank You, Foster & Motley!

We are incredibly grateful to recognize Foster & Motley as one of our valued Pulse Sponsors.

Your generous support helped make our event a tremendous success and, more importantly, helps move forward the work of our Pulse 2.0 Dashboard—bringing greater awareness, understanding, and action around the experiences of women and girls across Greater Cincinnati.

Thank you for standing with us, supporting our vision, and helping create meaningful change in our community. We are so grateful for your partnership! 💜

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08/20/2026

Thank you 1919 Women & Wealth!

The success of our event, The Story of Us: Pulse & Progress would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, and today we’re proud to recognize one of our Pulse Sponsors, 1919 Investment Counsel.

Thank you for investing in the vision behind our Pulse 2.0 Dashboard and for supporting our work to create a stronger future for women and girls throughout the Greater Cincinnati region.

Your partnership makes a difference, and we are deeply grateful to have you as part of this important work.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make an impact! 💜

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08/19/2026

Thank you Katz Teller!

A successful event is made possible by a community that believes in the mission—and we are so thankful for Katz Teller, one of our incredible Founder Sponsors.

Your support strengthens our Pulse 2.0 Dashboard and our commitment to understanding and improving the lives of women and girls throughout the Greater Cincinnati region.

Thank you for investing in this work and for helping us build a community where women and girls can thrive. We are grateful to have you with us on this journey!

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Address

720 E Pete Rose Way
Cincinnati, OH
45202

Telephone

+1(513) 768-611

Website

http://www.cincinnatiwomensfund.org/, http://womensfund.gcfdn.org/womensfund/support/the-story-of-us/

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