Fact Sheet
- Established in 1993
- Coalition of locally based, non-profit organizations collaboratively participating in workplace giving campaigns
- Our tagline: "Support. Connect. Succeed Together."
Member Charities
- There are currently 65, but when referring to the specific number of member charities, we prefer that you say "more than 60" or "60+."
- Our member charities are community-based, volunteer-led charities that address a wide range of social and environmental issues.
Our Goals
- To collaboratively raise funds for the benefit of member 501 (c) (3) non-profit charities actively engaged in programs directed toward community improvement, social change, and citizen education and empowerment.
- To establish a strong financial base and ensure the continued existence and effectiveness of member charities.
- To enhance the capacity of member charities to accomplish their missions through funding, leadership development, training, and education.
What Distinguishes Community Shares of Mid Ohio
- It is governed by the Board of Trustees, which is comprised of representatives from each member charity that actively participate in decision making.
- Donors can designate specific member charities.
- There is a focus on education and service to the community; raising awareness of the root causes of social and economic problems; and generating preventative solutions.
- Community Shares does not discriminate! Other organizations establish priority solely among health and human service charities, leaving out areas essential to the community's health and welfare.
As a federated fund, Community Shares ...
- builds permanent capital, much like endowments;
- is a key source of unrestricted capital for non-profits;
- provides a cost-effective administrative mechanism;
- bridges diverse segments of the community;
- makes philanthropy more diverse and democratic; and
- is an important vehicle for investing in the community.
