Franciscan Ministries addresses unmet needs of the underserved, vulnerable, and overlooked.  The organization grew out of the community work of the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor. Through a personal approach and diverse services, it supports these four programs:

• Tamar’s Center provides a safe place for women in crisis while working with them towards empowerment and community.  Tamar’s connects women with resources and services available to help them find a better path.
• Haircuts from the Heart provides basic hair care for adults and children in need through its mobile sites and voucher program. 
• Tau House offers service experiences for youth and time for reflection in a simple setting. 
• The Community Garden, located on the St. Clare campus, hosts 120 plots of land for local and refugee gardeners.  The Garden provides individuals and families a place to cultivate vegetables and flowers and give back to the community through produce donations.

The Board wishes to expand its membership and expertise, seeking candidates with a strong interest in serving vulnerable people in our community. Also interested in such skill areas as finance/accounting, marketing/PR, social media, and college/young professionals, but all interest is welcome. In 2025, the Board will embark on an exciting strategic planning phase to review the current strategic plan and to set the organization’s future path. Join in setting that direction!

You can support Glad House in providing a safe and therapeutic community to empower families to break the cycle of addiction. Committee members are needed now for its Development Committee. 

GLAD House, a certified mental health and alcohol and drug prevention agency, works with high-risk youth impacted emotionally and behaviorally by a family member's addiction. These children, often in foster care, are 4x more likely than others to become addicted, and are more likely to have learning disabilities, be truant, repeat more grades, transfer schools, and be expelled. GLAD House provides comprehensive interventions through individual and group treatment. GLAD House seeks subject-matter experts with a passion for service that can help sustain its success.

GLAD House currently seeks Development Committee members

The Development Committee provides oversight for fundraising, development, PR, and marketing. The responsibilities are: coach and support board members and key stakeholders to identify and execute GH development activities; identify giving sources and plan funding relationships; develop and monitor plans for achieving specific goals. Time commitment is 3-4 hours per month, including monthly meetings, networking, and GH community events. If interested, please reach out to GH’s Development Director Cody Moran, 513-641-5530, ext. 105.

Aging well has been a priority at Life Enriching Communities for over 120 years. This organization is an integrated family of lifestyle communities and senior living services. It is the parent company of Twin Towers and Twin Lakes plus four other communities in Ohio. Affiliated with the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church, LEC is a private, not-for-profit corporation. It is headquartered locally and welcomes people of all faiths and those that do not claim one. Currently, LEC is seeking board member candidates who have an interest in impacting the future of senior living. 

Black Youth Empowerment (BYE Institute) works with at-risk youth and BIPOC students from underrepresented populations to support personal and professional growth while engaging and empowering communities. It partners with area organizations to improve the livelihood of black and brown people, and trains youth and young professionals as social impact leaders.

BYE addresses social inequities and increases personal, mental, social, and financial well-being. The programs are designed to address the whole person while abolishing barriers and promoting community development. Focal points are:

• Health and wellness
• Fellowships and internships
• Travel stipends and scholarships

See more program details here.

The Board has been working together for one year and is building for the future together. BYE currently has several openings for new members. If interested in improving futures and empowering others, BYE has great opportunities. Looking for members who are inspired to make a difference for youth and communities.

As one of Cincinnati’s leading nonprofits, the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is committed to strengthening individuals and communities. They are here to help you find your “why” – your greater sense of purpose – by connecting you with opportunities to improve your health, support young people, make new friends, and contribute to a stronger, more cohesive community for all. Every day, the Y builds inclusive and joyful environments where all people can reach goals, make friends, and connect to a cause greater than themselves.  Each year and every day, the Y makes it possible:

• for students to thrive after school     
• for preschoolers to be ready for kindergarten      
• for young athletes to build confidence     
• for members to work toward individual goals
• and more!

The Y seeks advisors for the Y’s branches to serve on branch boards. Branch board members work with each facility’s leadership to establish branch goals and priorities, provide input on the branch strategic plan, and serve as a strong link between the Y and the community. The Y looks for passionate advocates who want to advance the Y’s mission. Visit their website for more info (see Board tabs, lower left).

The Y is launching an exciting platform for young professionals to engage in leadership and governance activities within the Y, while also contributing to the organization's fundraising efforts, strategic vision, and mission. The Y seeks to build a Young Professional Advisory Board of individuals (age 21 – 35), who are passionate about the YMCA and who are committed to making a positive community impact.

This group will serve as a bridge between the organization's leadership and its younger stakeholders and help cultivate the future model of the YMCA. Serve as a sounding board and bring fresh perspectives to help shape the future direction of the Y while helping with today’s programs and needs. See more about YP at the Y! (see Board tabs, lower left)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County has provided one-to-one youth mentoring since 1968. As a full affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, it believes that inherent in every youth is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. The mission is simple and wonderful: to create one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

In its 56+ year history, BBBS has helped area youth to increase social/emotional competencies, improve grades, prevent police and juvenile court encounters, avoid risky behaviors, and achieve success in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters is the most successful mentoring organization in the nation. The Board currently seeks members who live or work in Butler County who can bring new energy and leadership, including work on a strategic plan to advance the BBBS mission. Skills in community influencing, marketing/sales, social media, business experience, and education are desirable. Research shows that mentoring has a positive, life-changing impact for both mentors and mentees – join in the power to inspire and empower youth. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County is launching an exciting platform for young professionals to engage in leadership for the future while also contributing to today’s fundraising and outreach to the county’s local business and community. Be on the ground floor to design and build a Young Professional Board of individuals (45 years or younger) who want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. This group will work with the organization's leadership to build a YP Board reflecting the diversity and future needs of Butler County. Be a leader in guiding the future and in making BBBS community connections! See more about YP here or contact Scott Stephens. 

EDGE Teen Center is one of the largest exclusively teen after school programs in Ohio and is focused on a mission to empower teens to impact the world. Through its centers and programs, teens in grades 9-12 grow personally, socially, and academically. The current need is to increase board diversity. Community members from northern Cincinnati and/or Butler County are especially encouraged to consider this organization.

Caped Canines Assistance Academy was founded with the goal of helping to ease the burden for those who need a canine companion. CCAA focuses on serving individuals who could benefit from an assistance dog, and who have the ability to self-train their dog, but do not have the knowledge or skill set. Through a unique approach, CCAA is able to reduce costs and timetables significantly in getting dogs ready for service by using a dual training system where dogs are housed part-time with professional trainers and part-time with their handlers.

Opened in 2021, the organization benefits greatly from founders who have a combined 25 years in dog training. This non-profit is incorporated in Kentucky and is passionate about its vision to help clients receive the education and support needed in order to train an assistance dog. CCAA is currently seeking a board member with legal expertise in employment law and other contract needs.

Bring your compassion and skills to Cincinnati Animal CARE, which runs Hamilton County’s animal shelter. CAC is a no-kill humane society focused on lifesaving and committed to providing the individualized care and training necessary to facilitate successful adoptions. Looking for board members with leadership ability and a business mindset. Desirable skills include strategic planning, development, marketing and special events. Since assuming shelter operations in 2020, CAC has dramatically improved outcomes for our community’s homeless animals and today is poised to do even more. You can be part of building that future!

Linden Grove School provides specialized learning for K-8 autistic students and individuals with related learning needs. With 1 in 36 children diagnosed on the autism spectrum, the Board is seeking new members to help with its plan for growth. LGS offers a small school setting with low teacher-student ratios, integrating academics, social-emotional learning, specialized support (such as speech and occupational therapy), and school events and activities (such as school carnivals, field days, etc.). 

LGS began 30+ years ago as a small parent cooperative and continues to grow to address increasing community needs. We partner with families, teachers, and others to ensure that students feel safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. It is life-changing for children who do not fit the mainstream education system, as well as their families. The Board currently seeks those with development/fundraising, legal, and strategic planning skills.

From Fatherless to Fearless® needs Board members to create a place of continuous support for those who have lost a father through death, abandonment, abuse, or neglect. This organization seeks Board members who are interested in mental, emotional, and financial health. Through youth programming and events, this Board seeks to empower and equip teen girls to thrive.

• Educate individuals, families, professionals, and healthcare providers about ways to preserve and strengthen their mental health
• Advocate for access to effective care and build an understanding of people with mental and substance use disorders
• Provide support for individuals and families living with mental and substance use disorders

Cincinnati Computer Reuse brings computers back to life! When businesses replace laptops and workstations, Cincinnati Computer Reuse recycles or refurbishes donated computers. Since 2002, their mission has been to provide a safe disposal option for businesses needing to clear out unused computer equipment and to get the best of the equipment to those who need it. To do this, CCR is presently in need of boosting inventory to ensure an adequate supply of good quality (gen 8 and newer) laptops and desktops for refurbishing.

The primary clients of CCR are nonprofits, schools, and low-income families in Greater Cincinnati who need access to affordable technology. CCR has distributed more than 14,000 computers since beginning operations. As a Microsoft Authorized Third-Party Refurbisher, all computers sold have been securely erased and loaded with legal, licensed software. A dedicated volunteer staff and one part-time employee help to make this happen. Of the world’s toxic waste, 70% is e-waste, and one of the easiest ways to overcome this is by recycling and reusing computer equipment. CCR has diverted more than 5 million pounds of e-waste from local landfills. The Board seeks to add new members who can provide and/or build an ongoing pipeline of equipment through access to local businesses. Skills in fundraising, IT, and business development are also desirable.

Ignite Peace envisions a just and peaceful world. From its beginnings in 1985 as the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center, the organization recently re-branded as Ignite Peace and has grown to address current social justice issues in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, and nationally.

Founded by Catholic sisters almost 40 years ago, it is now in Year 2 of its current strategic plan, focusing on criminal justice, immigration justice, anti-racism, and non-violence. Ignite Peace educates and advocates for peace, challenges unjust systems, and promotes the creation of a nonviolent society. It brings people together to:

• take action to end the Ohio death penalty
• mobilize for our local immigrant community
• promote racial justice education
• educate regarding nonviolence and tools for peace activists
• and more

The Board seeks like-minded individuals to increase its Board diversity and to address upcoming term limits. Also interested in those with financial, legal, fundraising and HR knowledge. Bring your spark to make a difference and to move our community forward in 2024 and beyond.

Cincinnati Preservation Association empowers and educates people to value, preserve, and save Greater Cincinnati’s historic buildings, landscapes, and stories. It is Cincinnati's recognized resource and catalyst for the preservation of historic cultural resources – accomplished through education, outreach, and advocacy. Historic preservation is recognized as a tool and positive force in urban revitalization and economic development. It serves our community by sustaining and enhancing the character, charm, and uniqueness of our community. See more regarding important initiatives, including neighborhood endeavors and black history and under-represented community sites.

 
In its 60th anniversary year, the Board seeks to add members and diversify its Board. The Association is a proud member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Heritage Ohio, and the National Preservation Partners Network. You can help preserve our past, conserve valuable resources, bring heritage tourism, promote historic districts for living, working, and playing, and be part of saving history through your leadership. Skills in human resources and fundraising are also desirable. 

The mission of First Tee Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky is to seamlessly integrate the game of golf with an educator-approved life skills curriculum to ensure kids build skills in First Tee's "key commitments":

• pursuing goals
• growing through challenge
• collaborating with others
• building a positive self-identity
• using good judgement

First Tee does this for over 22K+ kids and teens in a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment on golf courses, in community centers and in schools across 7 counties and 9 golf course locations. Potential board members and volunteers can make a real difference with their expertise, connections to diverse communities, and belief that all kids (with the right mentoring, guidance, and life skills development) can succeed in life. Help to Build Game Changers in our community! To learn more about our chapter, including Board, Coaching or Volunteer opportunities, please visit our website. For our Board Candidate Information sheet, see Board Candidate Info Sheet First Tee GCNKY.

MUSE Cincinnati Women’s Choir brings people together and builds community through musical experiences that inspire, empower, educate and motivate. Since 1984, MUSE has performed in colleges, schools, churches, prisons, temples, hospices, street events, conferences, and workshops promoting peace, equality, and justice. As an inclusive and feminist choral community advocating for peace and social justice, MUSE seeks out opportunities to sing for our wonderfully diverse local community. MUSE has performed across the US, in Canada, Europe, and Latin America, and extensively throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. 

For four decades, MUSE has chosen a repertoire reflecting the lives of women and commissioned choral works by women composers and choral arrangements from the contemporary women's movement, consciously including voices of marginalized communities. MUSE amplifies society's causes, partnering with the YWCA, ArtWorks, Women Helping Women, Greater Cincinnati Native American Coalition, and UC's Women's Center and more. Now in its 41st season, the Board desires to build more long-term plans and seeks more community connections. Looking for leaders who share values of empowerment, social justice, unity, and appreciation of musical excellence. Non-singing members are always welcome! An interest in fundraising, financial management, strategic planning or community outreach is desirable. 

View MUSE in amazing performances here: "Resilient" in partnership with Greater Cincinnati Native American Coalition, "I'm Gon' Stand" and more.

MomsHope provides hope to single, low-income moms through one-on-one faith-based mentoring in order to support resource development, personal advancement, spiritual growth, and family stability. By changing the trajectory for single moms and their children, MomsHope’s impact will be felt for years to come. Moms and their mentors delve into financial goals, spiritual needs, life skills, and health and wellness. Children have more stable lives, are likely to stay in school, avoid criminal activity, and develop a healthier view of self. Many of the mom-grads earn college degrees and become first-time home owners.

You can help guide single moms in a way that empowers this kind of self-sufficiency and breaks the cycle of poverty. The Board seeks two additional board members in order to grow its excellent leadership team and to expand services to additional area locations. Knowledge of social services or experience in government assistance/family services is desirable. Those passionate about women’s empowerment, preventing poverty, child welfare, spiritual sustenance, and life skills are great candidates. Legal experience and fundraising skills are always a plus. Also now accepting mentoring applications.

People Working Cooperatively performs critical home repairs and services so low-income homeowners, veterans and those living with disabilities can remain in their homes living independently and healthier in a safe, sound environment. Gearing up now for its 50th anniversary in 2025, PWC started with two men and a dream and has now accomplished more than 325,000 projects. Services include: home repairs, energy conservation/weatherization services, accessibility modifications, lead paint poisoning education/prevention and more. PWC proudly serves more than 5,000 area homes annually. This is all made possible by more than 115 licensed, professionally trained staff and 3,000 plus volunteers - one of the largest volunteer corps in our region.

Find your niche here! The Board’s focus is on finding emerging leaders to promote awareness and encourage community action, social fundraising, and other advancement initiatives. Some skill areas of interest are: PR, marketing and fundraising, but all skills are welcome. Additional Board Committee roles are also available for those interested in focusing on Development/Fundraising, Investments or Finances/Operations. Are you a young professional or emerging community leader interested in saving thousands of homes each year? What an impact you can make! 

iSPACE provides innovative and engaging STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) educational programs in Greater Cincinnati. Established over 22 years ago, it is a one-of-a-kind organization with a mission to ignite passion for science and technology so that all learners are prepared to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce. Through wonderfully immersive, hands-on, minds-on experiences, iSPACE fosters interest in STEM and develops pathways to STEM careers for over 30,000 students and teachers annually through field trips, summer camps, STEM competitions, professional development, and other programs. 

It reaches out to students, teachers, families, and professionals. iSPACE offers exceptional programs for students, with an emphasis on K-8 and underrepresented groups so they can explore and develop an interest in STEM disciplines, learn about STEM careers and be inspired to pursue these critical roles. It’s also known for its Educator Academy - one of the most effective STEM educator professional programs in the region. The Board is composed of area educators, business leaders, and individuals who volunteer time and talents to advance education in STEM. Seeking committee and Board members who love life-long learning, youth and workforce development, STEM, and education.

There are an estimated 16,000 young people, ages 0-18, within the Ohio foster care system. Hope’s Closet is committed to serving as many of them as possible through foster parent support programs, training, a clothing boutique, and much more. Located in West Chester, the service area spans a 27-county region through Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. As part of our succession planning, the Board is looking for those with previous board service who can step into leadership roles such as chair, vice chair, treasurer, secretary or committee chair. 

Hope’s Closet offers a suite of foster parent support programs and activities designed to build community and provide resources. It strives to be a catalyst for change to restore families when possible. There are many moving parts to the foster care system - from finding foster parents, to funding, to making sure foster families have enough resources. Hope’s Closet aims to lighten that load – and you can, too!

TruPartner Credit Union is a not-for-profit, full-service financial institution, creating lasting financial legacies for individuals and families. As a cooperative, member-owned organization, it operates through a volunteer board of directors elected from membership. TruPartner is committed to providing a personal “We see you” approach, recognizing that each member is unique.

Currently seeking individuals to serve as Associate Directors to support the Board and be ready to serve in an appointed or elected position. Applicants should have interest and experience with accounting, personal finances, marketing, and/or community engagement, with a desire to enhance and improve our community in financial literacy and growth. If you are passionate about affordable banking for all, and quality alternatives to traditional banks, check cashers, and payday lenders, join in this mission.

Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation is a non profit community development corporation that is building a neighborhood of industry, artistry, and community with roots tracing back to 1975. It has saved over 50 properties and has revitalized the Camp Washington neighborhood. It assists businesses with building improvements, helps to increase home ownership, and improves the neighborhood's physical environment - all of this with national and local partnerships and a strong voice from those who live and work here. The Hopple Street Entryway and the 2963 Colerain Avenue building are just two of the current projects.  

The Board is seeking new members to help with growth and strategic needs and to anticipate upcoming Board term limits.  Looking for board members interested in community development and skilled in areas such as legal and financial management and accounting.  Also interested in those looking for committee and/or advisor roles.

The World Affairs Council is the bridge that connects the world to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. It is proud of its 100-year-old history and its mission to ignite our community’s engagement in foreign affairs and its diverse cultures. Through global education, international exchange, and cultural awareness initiatives, the Council strengthens international identity and engages individuals with foreign affairs. The Council brings the world to local classrooms, hosts international delegates and exchange visitors (including with the State Department), and provides cultural guides/many other resources.

Currently seeking to grow the Board with those who are passionate about education, international affairs, and celebrating our region with a global mindset. Also interested in those with skills/experience in HR, finance, legal, and international companies.  Young Professionals (YP) are also welcome. The Council is excited to launch its inaugural YP advisory group this year and you can help to shape its role and impact within the organization. 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the global leader in the fight against blood cancer. Its mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and families. This board of trustees focuses on local fundraising and community networking. Currently, it is also focusing on executive leadership development and seeking committee leaders for local campaigns: Light the Night, Visionaries of the Year, and Student Visionaries of the Year, along with other fundraising programs.

Nationally, LLS has raised more than $1.7 billion since 1949 and is currently funding approximately 200 research grants across the globe. Additionally, LLS provides advocacy, information, peer, and financial support for real people in our community. You can be a voice that speaks up and a hand that reaches out. 

Crossroads Center is a 70-year-old non-profit community agency that provides culturally appropriate mental health and addictions treatment services, offering a comprehensive set of services that include:

• Intensive outpatient and inpatient treatment
• Substance abuse and mental health services (SAMI)
• Adolescent outpatient services
• Medication assisted treatment
• Addiction prevention services

The organization relies on 75 professional staff of social workers, counselors, psychologists, and physicians to provide evidence-based intervention strategies and compassionate care. Accredited through CARF and The Joint Commission and licensed by Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The Crossroads Center has recently completed a strategic plan and will build a new facility over the next 2 years to meet growing and changing needs.

The board of 11 members seeks 3 new members to begin serving in winter 2024. The board’s role is advocacy for and governance of the organization and is currently looking for new members with a passion for addiction recovery.  In addition, the board is seeking those with skills in PR, business, law, and fund development. 

Contact: Jean Sepate by email or (513) 315-5545

Building Blocks for Kids, established in 2003, is on a mission to provide support, resources, scholarships, and hope to families who have children with physical, emotional, and/or developmental challenges. You can make such a difference through therapy, home modifications, medical equipment, community events for families, and much more. Read their kids’ stories here.

The board is currently implementing new strategies and direction. It seeks to add two-three new members who want to help create happier and healthier lives for children with special needs. An interest in outreach, development, community engagement, and IT is also desirable.

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is an international network of non-profit, volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. It offers the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life. This mission in Greater Cincinnati is more than fifteen years in the making.

Each year LBFE serves hundreds of tri–state elderly through outreach programs designed to relieve isolation and loneliness and to assist in living quality lives. Includes monthly programs/outings, 1-1 visiting, holiday parties, and more. The organization currently seeks to fill 2-3 open Board positions, welcoming candidates who have a passion for this mission. Skills in legal, human resources, marketing/PR, and fundraising are also desirable.

The Girl Scouts of Western Ohio has a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.  Serving more than 28,000 girls in a 32-county area throughout western Ohio and southeast Indiana, it has the wonderful support of more than 11,000 dedicated volunteers who invest their time, talent and resources in girls. Currently seeking to add to an already engaged Board, the organization is focused on ensuring every girl has access to Girl Scouts’ leadership development programs, philanthropy, and being ready for the future.

Girl Scouts need a community to invest in their dreams. You can make that impact by bringing a passion for creating new opportunities for girls along with skills in data security, finance and fundraising to this board.  Help Girl Scouts to lead the way as they find their voices.

Feeding at-risk children. Making families whole again. Making change. Whole Again is in a growth mode as it partners with others to improve the well-being of families in Hamilton County and the surrounding area. This 17-year-old non-profit organization seeks to expand its board and its work. Because of increasing community need, children in lower-income neighborhoods receive physical, mental, and educational nourishment through several programs. Join a small but growing board dedicated to children’s well-being.
 

Gorman Heritage Farm focuses on providing farm-based education and experiences about food, sustainable agriculture, and the natural world in an effort to cultivate a healthy community. It's a 501c (3) that operates a 122-acre farm in addition to managing a dedicated education facility.  The Board is actively and proudly working to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within the farming and sustainable food production space, as we recognize these spaces have historically not been welcoming to all.

As part of a Strategic plan update (July 2023), the organization is now seeking Board and Committee members to help champion the execution of our 7 key result areas while engaging in special events, fundraising and collaborative problem solving. Backgrounds in development, education, people systems, marketing and legal are all desirable.

YP Board Members for Cincinnati Works

Seeking new diverse members for Young Professionals Board to play an important role in fundraising and advocacy for Cincinnati Works. Cincinnati Works partners with all willing and capable people living in poverty to assist them in advancing to economic self-sufficiency through employment. Learn more about us. 

YP members are needed with a variety of backgrounds and professional experience. Candidates must  be under 35 and are requested to provide resumes sharing their professional experience and contact information. YP members are expected to fundraise for the annual YP campaign, make a modest personal contribution, and participate in at least one committee. Members also are responsible for helping to recruit corporate sponsorships of events. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 5:30 until 6:30 pm. 

The Center for Independent Living Options, Inc. (CILO) is a non-profit organization that provides services for people with physical, sensory, cognitive, and/or psychological disabilities in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. It is currently focusing on finding a successor for Board treasurer.

For over 170 years, Beech Acres Parenting Center has strengthened Greater Cincinnati’s children & families. Their mission is to combine science and compassion to deliver innovative solutions that equip adults to meet children’s needs and cultivate their strengths. Their child development specialists have worked with thousands of parents who face a wide variety of challenges. The board focuses on prevention as well as intervention with services such as family engagement, parent resources, therapy, parent enrichment programs, foster care support, family peer networks and more. 

As a committee or Board member, you can empower parents and strengthen kids.  You will be a catalyst for positive change as you work with families, schools, and pediatric offices. Bring your interest in children, health care, mental health for kids, and healthy families. An interest in finance, investments, and development is also desirable. 

The Over-the-Rhine Museum uncovers, presents, and preserves the heritage of Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Through walking tours, events, and projects, the museum celebrates the history and the people of this historic community.  It is an emerging organization that will be housed in an historic tenement, and will use the stories of that building's residents to explore the larger history of urban America. It is designed to be a vibrant and flexible space that invites and welcomes people of all backgrounds to share the diverse history of Over-the-Rhine.

The Board is seeking 2-3 new members who have a love of this neighborhood and are skilled at community engagement. You can help build for the future as the Museum undertakes a capital campaign and gets its new home established. It has the wonderful support of many funders and has received an Historic Places Planning Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. 

Community Matters has openings for 2-4 new board members, serving two-year terms, beginning July 1. In particular, the board would like to add members with fundraising, human resources, or education experience. Community Matters is rooted in Lower Price Hill, with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strengths-based approach that is changing how neighborhoods develop. Its programs serve four core areas: family sustainability, education pathways, resident leadership, and thriving community.   

Transitions, Inc. has achieved excellence in providing care for those on the journey to addiction recovery. The overarching objective for every level of care provided is to jumpstart an individual’s life in recovery. This happens through individualized treatment planning, patient-centered care, evidenced-based intervention strategies and a compassionate commitment to top quality care. Transitions has been at the forefront of providing treatment and recovery services for adults with substance use disorders for over 53 years.

A full continuum of care including residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, targeted case management, mental health therapy, medication to assist recovery, on-site health and dental clinics as well as recovery housing offers individuals every opportunity to stabilize. Transitions is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is licensed by the State of Kentucky.

The board is seeking two new members who wish to be ambassadors for the organization and our work which is innovative and comprehensive in the addiction field. Looking for those with an interest in strategy, vision, and working to reduce stigma in our community surrounding substance use and mental health. Skills in marketing and PR are also desirable. 

Mentoring Partners of Cincinnati provides mentoring to high school teens 14-18 by collaborating with businesses and community partners. The organization provides each teen with a partner (mentor), a vision (future they desire), and a pathway to achieve it. MPC helps youth who have had traumatic, unsafe, or challenging lives.

Primarily in Butler County. It maintains a growing team of business and community partners that excel in mentoring high school youth in relationships, academics, career, and spirituality/values – all designed to launch vulnerable teens into healthy adulthood. Mentors change lives! Board seeks new members who wish to support life and career skills, education, mental health, and trauma recovery. Currently, MPC is a small board in need of expansion, with leadership skills and experience as a high priority.

Generation Now Cincinnati Network is dedicated to providing affordable career training and development. The mission is to provide world-class networking, mentorship, career training, and resources to help young professionals succeed. Through leadership development, online courses, and events, this organization is growing and launching the next generation of leaders. Looking for board members who have leadership and board experience, as well as event planning and fundraising skills.

Forever Kings Inc. is an organization on a mission to give young men of color an equitable opportunity to achieve personal and professional success and is now seeking board members to join the board. As Forever Kings continues to grow, it needs strong leaders that can ensure the organization is sustainable for generations to come. Forever Kings is seeking leaders who can bring their expertise in the area of governance, finance, human resources, fundraising, and capacity building to help the organization reach strategic goals.

EDGE Teen Center is one of the largest exclusively teen after school programs in Ohio and is focused on a mission to empower teens to impact the world. Through its centers and programs, teens in grades 9-12 grow personally, socially, and academically. The current need is to increase board diversity. Community members from northern Cincinnati and/or Butler County are especially encouraged to consider this organization.

Community building, long-term financial stability, providing affordable housing - you can make powerful contributions through board service to this Over-the-Rhine non-profit organization. Cornerstone Renter Equity is the only organization of its kind in Cincinnati, enabling families to earn equity, build assets, and find a way to a sustainable future. Cornerstone provides a customized, family-centered approach to housing, asset building and personal/financial growth.

Seeking 2 Board members to help steer the organization and strategically plan for the future. Skills in marketing and technology are desirable, as well as a strong interest in helping others with financial planning, personal empowerment, and strengthening neighborhoods.

At the Cincinnati Observatory, you will educate, engage, and inspire our community regarding astronomy and science through field trips, scout programs, school activities, public tours, and much more. Dedicated in 1843, the Observatory currently reaches 35,000 people each year on campus and through its community outreach.

You can help preserve a national treasure as you also inspire others with wonder. Eight generations of Cincinnatians have been able to see this "Birthplace of American Astronomy" and to experience the wonders of the universe. As a Board member, you will help to guide amazing programs for K-12 schools, the public, connections to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and much more. Bring your enthusiasm, BOLD training, skills, and experience to their Finance Committee and/or Board.

Through education, revitalization, and environmental initiatives, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful turns people into catalysts for change. Its focus is to build environmental stewardship for safer, cleaner, and more beautiful neighborhoods in all Cincinnati zip codes. It is supported by many Cincinnati business partners and organizations. In just the past 10 years, Cincinnati Beautiful has educated 200,000+ children, planted 100,000+ trees and flowers, coordinated 120,000+ volunteers, and painted 1,000+ buildings. It also collects millions of pounds of litter and tires, removes graffiti, and shuts down illegal dumpsites.

The board is expanding and seeks those interested in the environment and neighborhood development. Join as a committee or board member to accomplish the many initiatives planned and already underway. Skills in public relations, marketing, and social media are desirable.

Catholic Charities of Covington, established in 1931, serves all people in its Diocese who lack basic human needs, including physical, spiritual, or emotional, regardless of religious beliefs. It is a member of Catholic Charities USA and partners with a variety of organizations to meet community needs. It supports and empowers clients to achieve self-sufficiency by providing guidance, tools, and life-skills. The comprehensive array of services includes social work case management, a soup kitchen, mobile food pantry, mental health services, jail ministry, housing services, and much more.  The agency has experienced a 40% increase in volume over the last 2 years. Seeking members for its Advisory Board and committees.

CAIN (Churches Active in Northside) is a neighborhood ministry that transforms lives and inspires hope by providing nutritious food, crisis assistance, resources, and compassion. Located in the Northside community, it serves residents of 45223 & surrounding areas. Its focus is on fighting poverty, hunger, and homelessness. CAIN has received the top-rated award designation from GreatNonprofits, based on reviews from guests, volunteers, donors and other stakeholders.

As community needs are growing, the organization is looking at future expansion of its services. New board and/or committee members are needed to help plan for current and future needs. The Board seeks those with a strong interest in CAIN's mission and/or experience with pantry services. Skills in such areas as HR, IT, facility management, finance, and fund development are also desirable.  You can be part of CAIN's vision to shape the future by inspiring hope and providing basic essentials to nourish body and soul.

Caped Canines Assistance Academy was founded with the goal of helping to ease the burden for those who need a canine companion. CCAA focuses on serving individuals who could benefit from an assistance dog, and who have the ability to self-train their dog, but do not have the knowledge or skill set. Through a unique approach, CCAA is able to reduce costs and timetables significantly in getting dogs ready for service by using a dual training system where dogs are housed part-time with professional trainers and part-time with their handlers.

Opened in 2021, the organization benefits greatly from founders who have a combined 25 years in dog training. This non-profit is incorporated in Kentucky and is passionate about its vision to help clients receive the education and support needed in order to train an assistance dog.

CCAA is currently seeking a board member with legal expertise in employment law and other contract needs.

SOTENI International is seeking board members to help us build healthy, empowered, and prosperous communities in Kenya and Eswatini. At SOTENI, we work to prevent and mitigate the effects of disease, especially HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 through community-driven solutions. We have also expanded our programming to include access to safe drinking water in partnership with P&G, income-generating activities, and women’s empowerment.

SOTENI comes from the Swahili phrase, sisi sote pamoja, which means, “all of us together.” Our dedicated Cincinnati-based Board collaborates with our Kenyan and Swazi Boards to fund and operate this organization. We are now seeking committee and/or Board members who care about healthcare, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, food insecurity, women’s empowerment, and international aid. Those with fundraising, marketing, and finance skills are especially of interest.