Community Foundation offers new affiliate program

FINDLAY — The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation has announced the launch of its new Affiliate Program, a pilot initiative designed to serve as a philanthropic partner for local nonprofits, school foundations and community groups. The local Foundation began as an affiliate of the Cleveland Foundation in 1976, and the organization is proud to now offer this service locally. The Affiliate Program offers three paths for partnership: a Nonprofit Affiliate for charitable organizations; a Committee Directed Affiliate for organized groups; or a School Foundation Affiliate for local districts. Each path provides tailored support to help organizations strengthen their impact and focus on their core mission, while the Community Foundation handles administrative responsibilities. Benefits include a unified giving platform and a donation portal that can be branded and embedded on websites, as well as enhanced on-demand reporting. "We are excited about the possibilities of the new Affiliate Program to foster deeper collaboration and offer this support throughout our community," said Brian Treece, president & CEO of the Foundation. "These local groups pour so much time and passion into their causes. As an affiliate, we can provide a stable and reliable platform that allows them to dedicate more time and resources to the work that matters most, making a meaningful difference." "We are here to be a partner in their success, and we're looking forward to working together with more groups," he added. Groups that enroll in the program can be existing or newly formed organizations centered around a single entity, such as a school district, cause or community. Participants in the program can also enroll in the Foundation's Organizational Strengthening Program, which provides support for development, fundraising, governance and more. Applications for the inaugural program open Nov. 1. Those interested can contact Andrea Clements, director of affiliates, at aclements@community-foundation.com or 419-425-1100.