Upper Arlington Community Foundation

Calling All Future Leaders! Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? We're excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Leadership UA program! This immersive program is designed for ambitious community members who want to make a real impact in their community. Why apply? · Gain critical leadership insights and skills · Connect with a network of fellow community leaders · Take an active and engaged role in the UA community · Make an impact in your own community as a grantmaker Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or looking to sharpen your expertise, this program will empower you to make a difference. Application Deadline: December 31, 2024 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gHY_dBkt Don't miss your chance to shape your future and inspire others. We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals—just like you! #Community #Leadership #grantmaker #getinvolved

Columbus Professionals: We can all benefit from a dose of happiness! Learn with us as we welcome Dr. Laurie Santos, inaugural speaker of Fostering a Conversation, Sunday, Sept 22, 11a-12:30p at Upper Arlington High School Performing Arts Center. Join the Foundation, UPPER ARLINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION, and Upper Arlington City Schools for an engaging event focused on the science of happiness and well-being. To learn more and purchase tickets, click the link in the comments below. We hope to see you there! #community #impact #happiness #wellbeing

Sunny days are ahead for the Bob Crane Community Center! Check out the solar panel installation this week. [Hard] hats off to the City of Upper Arlington for adopting this innovative, sustainable way to conserve energy and power health and wellness in UA. Together... community starts here! #community #capitalcampaign

The Foundation is thrilled to recognize Alana G. Sayat, Development and Engagement Intern, for her outstanding contributions this summer! Alana's enthusiasm, curiosity, and dedication have been invaluable in enhancing our social media presence, supporting marketing and communications, database management, and stewarding donors. Thank you, Alana, for your hard work and for making such a positive impact in the UA community. Best wishes for a successful semester at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University!

Congratulations to Foundation Emeritus Board Member Catherine Strauss for being recognized as a 2024 Woman of Influence! This is such a well-deserved honor for an incredible person. The Foundation is fortunate to have had the privilege of her expertise and experience on our Board of Trustees. #community #congratulations #celebrate #cbfwoi

Exciting News: We are thrilled to introduce the seven new members of our Board of Trustees! These individuals represent a wealth of experience and expertise that will greatly enrich the work of the Upper Arlington Community Foundation. Please join us in welcoming (from L-R): Matthew Kirby, CFP®, Hamilton Capital Christine Freytag, community advocate and former Cardinal Health executive John McHugh CPA, CFP®, CAP®, Corient Brian Houts, CFP®, Frazier Financial Ryan Miller, m|2 Marketing Laurie Aquilina, Past-Chair, Leadership Columbus Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, Ex-Officio member, UA City Council, President We are so appreciative of these individuals’ dedicated commitment to the Upper Arlington community as we continue to pursue our mission. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming projects! #welcome #philanthropy #community #grateful

As we come together with family and friends this Memorial Day, the Foundation invites you to join us in remembering and honoring the brave men and women who have given their all for our country. This special day offers a chance to reflect on the courage and dedication of our fallen heroes. #community #remember #honor Photo Credit: City of Upper Arlington

Gratitude post: Hosting Leadership UA at the Foundation this past year has been an incredible journey! Today, we celebrate our volunteers and the City of UA. The 2024 program year has been extraordinary, thanks to our dedicated Advisory Committee, former board of Leadership UA, and invaluable alumni feedback. Together, they've shaped and refined our program for today's leadership landscape. Special thanks to Committee Members, Laurie Aquilina, Jennifer Faure, Joseph Lotozo, CFP®, Stacy McIntire, Michelle Montgomery, Linda Moulakis, and Emma Speight. Shout out to former Executive Director, Nic Fortkamp, for the help, guidance, and coffee to ensure a smooth transition at the Foundation. None of this would be possible without the generous grant from the City of Upper Arlington. Thank you for believing in local leaders. Here's to you! Looking forward to graduating our 2024 cohort tonight. #gratitude #community #leadership #philanthropy #grantmaker

Our countdown keeps rolling! Reflecting on a pivotal moment from Leadership UA Session 7: Nonprofit Board Governance and Grant Deliberation. Serving on a board and making grant decisions are significant roles for volunteer leaders. Our cohort soaked up invaluable insights from industry experts! Part I: Huge gratitude to Kerri Laubenthal Mollard of Mollard Consulting, LLC for an enlightening session on Nonprofit Board Governance. Special thanks to the City of Upper Arlington's Community Relations Committee for a grant to make this session possible and shared with our many local UA nonprofits. Part II: Delving into the art and science of grant deliberation with Dan Sharpe from The Columbus Foundation was an eye-opener. Our cohort reviewed and scored 8 grant requests from the local UA nonprofit community and recommended grant awards totaling $10K in support of some amazing initiatives and projects. Special thanks to Jennifer Griffith, Foundation Board Member and Regional President of First Merchants Corporation, for generously hosting us at their sleek new space in the UA Gateway. What a view! #community #philanthropy #leadership #boardservice #grantmaking

We're looking back at Session 6 with Leadership UA, Community Engagement and Volunteerism. Leadership has many definitions, including volunteerism. The cohort heard from the UA community's many service groups with ways to get involved. Special thanks to our presenters for inspiring us with your service to others: Tri-Village Lions, Tri-Village Rotary Club, Northwest Kiwanis, Upper Arlington Historical Society, Upper Arlington Rotary Club, Upper Arlington Civic Association #volunteer #service #community #leadership