Our News & Impact Stories
Roger Grein is Headed to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon…with a Little Help!
Roger Grein has had an eventful life, but he isn’t finished yet! At 81-years-old, he’s embarking on one of his biggest adventures yet, thanks to a local nonprofit.
Unlock the Power of Giving: Your Guide to a Meaningful Impact on Giving Tuesday
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Giving Tuesday, November 28th, is a remarkable occasion to channel your generosity and create a lasting effect in the world. At Magnified Giving, we believe that philanthropy is not just an action; it's a way of life. Here, we offer you a comprehensive guide on five powerful ways to magnify your impact, on Giving Tuesday and well into the future.
Magnified Giving Boosts Community Engagement by Training Teachers in Service-Learning
Teachers are at the heart of every community, and powerful changes can be achieved by equipping educators in specific ways, inspiring them to pass on knowledge to the next generation. Magnified Giving set out to improve civic engagement among youth and develop engaged global citizens amongst the next generation by starting at the heart - with our teachers.
NKY Soup Kitchen Supports Youth Philanthropy Camp for 4th Year in a Row
This summer, Magnified Giving hosted four weeks of Camp Give, a summer camp centered on the value of giving and philanthropy for the youth of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, and one while many nonprofits partner with Magnified Giving to make this camp possible, one in particular continues to provide special support year after year.
Making Waves In The Community And In The Pool - The Ripple Effect Of Your Gifts!
Our name, Magnified Giving, comes from the vision that those gifts that we receive from donors ultimately flow to community nonprofits, but the gift is magnified because we engage students in the grant-making process. Check out this sunny example of the gifts “flowing” to meet needs in our community!
Local Nonprofit Receives Four Grants AND Facilitates Magnified Giving With Their Own Program Participants
One local nonprofit had a special opportunity this year - their clients both gave and received Magnified Giving grant funds! At Magnified Giving, we hope to teach philanthropy to all students in our region, especially high-risk students, who have so much to gain from the empowering benefits of giving and serving. This year, we reached more high-risk students than ever through our Extension Programs, or programs hosted outside of a traditional classroom or club environment.
Mini Cheesecakes Make A Big Impact
For the 2021 Magnified Giving Fall Dinner, we are honored to invite a local small business, Maggie’s Marvelous Mini Cheesecakes, to provide over 200 mini cheesecakes for dessert! Not only do we love these sweet cheesecakes, but we love the founder’s heart to serve her community.
Bearcats Who Care - UC Interns Provide Critical Support To Magnified Giving
This year alone, four UC students joined the long list of Bearcats who have helped shape Magnified Giving and used their skills and talents to advance our mission! We value our connection with UC, and we love having Bearcats in the building!
East Clinton Family Receives Service Dog Thanks To Funds Raised By Magnified Giving Students
In 2018, we shared the inspiring story of how students in the Magnified Giving Program at East Clinton High School raised $4,000 for 4 Paws for Ability in order to fund a service dog placement for the family of a former program participant. Holden the Golden Lab is finally with his family!