Connect with Ideas and People



Philanthropy begins with a connection. To a person, a cause, an organization, a set of values.  Each of these connections is a powerful catalyst for change. Every one of us has the potential to build a stronger, healthier community. The goal of the Connect area of our site is to inspire charitable giving by connecting you with ideas for charitable giving and people who have expertise in philanthropy. 

To highlight ideas for charitable giving, we offer:


  • PowerPhilanthropy Projects that have been reviewed and vetted for inclusion into our nonprofit database;
  • Call to Action Projects that feature high performing programs that have received support from the Foundation; and
  • Current Initiatives that have been cultivated by the Foundation to address broad community issues.

To highlight people in philanthropy, we offer:


  • Donor Stories that depict how individuals, families, and corporations have made their giving dream a reality with the help of The Columbus Foundation.
  • Idea Table articles that present major issues and current trends in chartiable giving that affect both the donor and nonprofit.  This section also offers you the chance to ask question regarding the issue presented or any other question that you might have about giving.

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