On August 8, 2023, Ohio voters will have a crucial decision to make that will shape the future of our state. Issue 1 will be on the ballot. What is Issue 1? Issue 1 will be on…
The George Gund Foundation awarded $6.8 million at its first board meeting of 2023. Among other awards, Trustees approved $250,000 to SPACES for operating support and programming needs for “Everlasting Plastics.” SPACES was recently selected to…
The George Gund Foundation is seeking a program assistant to join its team. The program assistant will support assigned program directors as well as engage in administrative and programmatic tasks that support the Foundation’s grantmaking process.…
The George Gund Foundation fellowship provides an opportunity for promising professionals to work inside the Foundation, a philanthropic organization that plays a vital role in supporting the civic life of Greater Cleveland and in various state…
On the heels of the midterm elections, The George Gund Foundation awarded $19.3 million at its final board meeting of 2022. Among other awards, the Trustees approved up to $500,000 to support the leadership transition for…
Emily Lundgard, senior program director for Enterprise Community Partners, is joining The George Gund Foundation as director of strategy. In this new role, Lundgard will work closely with the program team to integrate and align grantmaking…
Treye Johnson, program manager for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Program on Economic Inclusion, will join The George Gund Foundation in October as program director for Vibrant Neighborhoods and Inclusive Economy. In this role, Johnson…
Sometimes you have to try everything because everything is connected. Our current challenges are overwhelming: the threat of world war, climate disaster, and civil war. While growing up I often heard the phrase, “we’re going to…