Our News & Impact Stories
Creating Lasting Impact through the 2022-2023 Youth Philanthropy Program
Magnified Giving proudly celebrates its impactful achievements for the 2022-2023 school year. Check out this recap of the year, with examples of the experiences of a few of the 4,562 youth educated in philanthropy this year.
2022-2023 Participating Programs and Grant Recipients
During the 2022-2023 school year, participants in Magnified Giving’s Youth Philanthropy Programs selected 127 nonprofits to receive 175 grants totaling $185,989.07 to meet needs in their communities. Check out the list of participating programs and the nonprofit grant recipients selected by our community’s youth!
Magnified Giving Participants Provide Vital Support to New Nonprofits
This year, Magnified Giving participants extended their support to 127 unique nonprofits, including at least 6 new nonprofits (established since 2020). These new, burgeoning organizations need crucial resources and have found a valuable ally in the enthusiastic and compassionate youth involved in Magnified Giving!
Magnified Giving Announces Recipients of Roger Grein Spirit of Philanthropy Recognition
Magnified Giving is pleased to announce the recipients of Roger Grein Spirit of Philanthropy recognition for the 2022-2023 school year! Congratulations to these inspiring young philanthropists!
Bishop Fenwick High School Students Learn Valuable Skills While Making a Difference
117 seniors at Bishop Fenwick High School engaged in an empowering process to select a nonprofit to receive a $1,500 grant entrusted to them by Magnified Giving. Along the way, they completed an incredible 2,000 hours of service and practiced a wide variety of life skills!
The Power of Student Advocacy: Elder High School's Impactful Philanthropy Program
25 students at Elder High School grew in their leadership and advocacy skills this year while participating in Magnified Giving, and they felt compelled to grant their funds to a fellow “Cincinnati kid.” Can you guess what foundation they supported?
Budding Philanthropists at Badin HS Educate Peers on Important Causes and Grant $1,500 to Local Charities
During their first semester this school year, 48 Badin High School students committed to train as philanthropists! Training as philanthropists may look different than training for sports, rehearsing for musical performances, or practicing for academic competitions, but it still requires time and dedication. Through their participation in Magnified Giving Club, which meets these students brought their all.
2022-2023 Roger Grein Spirit Of Philanthropy Recognition
Information about 2022 Roger Grein Spirit of Philanthropy Recognition, a scholarship & recognition opportunity for youth participating in the Magnified Giving program!
Turpin Students Set Off a Ripple Effect with Gift to Local Foundation Honoring a Classmate’s Legacy
Students at Turpin High School used their time, talent, and treasure to honor the legacy of a classmate, and a touching ripple effect resulted from their efforts!
Participant Survey Results for 2021-2022 Program Year
To reflect on the 2021-2022 school year and the impact of our program, we invited participants of our 122 Youth Philanthropy Programs to complete a survey about their experience. We are excited to share the results!
2021-2022 Participating Programs and Grant Recipients
We’re happy to share the list of schools, agencies, or groups who completed the Magnified Giving program during the 2021-2022 school year along with the nonprofits they selected as grant recipients. Congratulations to these amazing nonprofits, who will use the funds they received from youth to meet needs, solve problems, and directly serve our neighbors and community members!
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!
Recognizing Our 2020-2021 Participating Schools and Grant Recipients
We’re happy to share the list of schools, agencies, or groups who completed the Magnified Giving program during the 2020-2021 school year along with the nonprofits they selected as grant recipients. Congratulations to these amazing nonprofits, who will use the funds they received from students to meet needs, solve problems, and directly serve our neighbors and community members!
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.
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!