
Giving USA Foundation is pleased to announce the release of its latest report on the state of charitable giving in America. For the past 57 years, Giving USA has provided the most comprehensive report on philanthropy in the United States, providing key fundraising intelligence each year related to the sources and uses of philanthropy.
- June 18, 2013.
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With over 100 staff members, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of partners, the Ohio Historical Society's mission is to spark discovery of Ohio history! We help people connect with Ohio's past to understand the present and create a better future.
- March 5, 2013.
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The Hodge Group is proud to welcome Ty Marsh as Senior Director of Community Engagement. Ty is a highly respected business leader and strategist who has been a crucial catalyst for business, economic development and public/private partnerships in the Columbus Ohio Region.
- February 13, 2013
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We give thanks as this Holiday Season is upon all of us! In this newsletter, we learn how giving thanks, and leaving a legacy can encourage planned giving. Also, Sharon discusses some tips on how to bring your communication to life!
- November 26, 2012.
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We are excited to welcome our newest Counsel, Robert Cahen! Bob has over 20 years experience in non-profits and has held a variety of senior positions in area nonprofit and pubic organizations as well as taught courses in political science, social science, literature and writing.
- October 15, 2012.
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The Greater Dayton Rowing Association was established in 1992 to nurture, support, and promote sculling and sweep rowing in the Dayton area. With thousands of hours on the water each year, GDRA provides instruction to members of all ages.
- October 12, 2012.
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Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida provides abused, neglected and abandoned children with the social, educational and financial support giving them a chance to become successful and strong adults.
- July 23, 2012.
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Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are working to build a culture of peace on planet Earth through respect for, nurturing of and promoting the well-being of all persons and all of nature as God's creation.
- July 17, 2012.
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The Columbus Speech & Hearing Center's vision is to help all people improve communication and vocational independence for life and to be the recognized leader for information, support, evaluation and treatment.
- May 16, 2012.
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Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic college prep high school, promotes the holistic development of young women for leadership and service by providing an exceptional educational experience permeated with Christian values.
- April 27, 2012.
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The Simon Kenton Council is one of the largest councils in the nation serving 17 counties in central and southern Ohio, and Greenup County in northern Kentucky. The Hodge Group is proud to welcome them as a new client!
- April 26, 2012.
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The Hodge Group welcomes the UCA Foundation, which provides a privately funded scholarship program that offer additional educational opportunities to UCA students. Scholarships are awarded
reflecting the donor's gift and interests.
- March 8, 2012.
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We are proud to welcome The Bach Society of Dayton, the region's leading presenter of sacred and secular choral masterpieces, performing inspirational works by J.S. Bach and other classical and contemporary composers.
- March 5, 2012.
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The Hodge Group is proud to be working with the Guadalupe Center of Immokalee, Florida; an organization, whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty by providing educational, social, and other support programs and resources.
- January 19, 2012
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Imagine being able to work with an organization that provides free, quality comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in life. That's what we get to do with After-School All-Stars. Welcome to our family of clients.
- January 18, 2012
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The Hodge Group is proud to be helping Bayshore CAPA create a state-of-the-art cultural and performing arts center that showcases local visual and performing artists from around Naples, Florida.
- September 20, 2011.
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The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra has grown in size and scope to become one of the cultural cornerstones of the Greater Cincinnati area over the past 36 years, and we welcome them as a new client.
- September 16, 2011.
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The Hodge Group welcomes to our family of clients, Dayton Ohio Habitat for Humanity, a volunteer-driven housing ministry dedicated to providing decent, affordable housing to families in need.
- August 4, 2011.
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We are thrilled to welcome John C. Riley as our newest Counsel! John is a Certified Fund Raising Executive specializing in an inside-out, top-down model of fundraising.
- May 17, 2011.
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The Hodge Group is helping Columbus 2012 to celebrate, educate and inspire the people of Columbus by recognizing the past and developing a better community for the future.
- May 16, 2011.
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The Hodge Group is pleased to welcome our newest Counsel, Eric Allen! Eric is an enthusiastic advocate for economic growth and development and is a great addition to our team!
- January 14, 2011.
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The Hodge Group is proud to be fundraising consultants for Wonderland, turning a 100-year-old abandoned bread factory into a collaborative art and creative multiuse space.
- "Old bakery inspires rising hopes", Columbus Dispatch, January 9, 2011.
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The Hodge Group client, Lourdes College, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Title III - Strengthening Institutions Program - grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
- October 25, 2010.
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The Hodge Group client Toledo-Lucas County Public Library receives $2.2 Million Broadband Award to expand the Kent Branch Library and fund a mobile computer center.
- September 13, 2010.
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The Hodge Group welcomes to our family of clients the Community School of Naples, an independent, PK-12 college preparatory day school, located in Naples, Florida.
- September 9, 2010.
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Join The Hodge Group June 25-28, 2010 at the American Library Association Conference and Exhibit in Washington DC! We are proud to be hosting a discussion on Philanthropy and its relationship to government financing on Monday June 28th.
- June, 2010.
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U.S. charitable giving falls 3.6 percent in 2009 to $303.75 billion.
Despite the overall drop, some types of charities attract more gifts during times of great need and for the third year, giving exceeds $300 billion, says Giving USA Foundation
- "Giving USA 2010", www.givingusa2010.org, June 9, 2010.
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Russ Hodge has helped Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, foster a more philanthropic culture, finish a successful $13 million endowment campaign and pass a crucial property tax levy.
- "Creating a culture of philanthropy", Sinclair 360, Spring, 2010.
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The Hodge Group is very proud to welcome Northwest State Community College of Archbold, Ohio, The Children's Museum of Naples, Florida, and The Morton Foundation of Columbus, Ohio to The Hodge Group Family of Clients!
- March 3, 2010.
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Our newest tool, WealthEngine offers the broadest range and highest quality of data sources and the strongest technology to help your organization identify the best prospects for your campaign.
- February 22, 2010.
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The Hodge Group is proud to welcome our newest Senior Counsel, Sharon Schreiber! With 20 years of experience in public relations, marketing and philanthropy, Sharon is the perfect addition to The Hodge Group team of Experts!
- February 19, 2010.
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"How much will Americans end up donating to the Haitian earthquake relief efforts? If past disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami provide guidance for today's efforts, the result is likely to be in the billions."
- "Lessons from the past inform Haiti Fundraising", Giving Institute, January 18, 2010.
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"From their offices in Dublin, the Hodge Group has helped raise funds to create buildings, fight disease, help the less fortunate and almost anything else that could use a push in fund-raising."
- "Many Hands: Russell Hodge", C Magazine, December 9, 2009.
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The Hodge Group is proud to welcome our newest Senior Counsel, Kay Runge! Kay brings vast expertise in library buildings, management and fundraising.
- November 16, 2009.
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The Hodge Group Client, Sinclair Community College of Dayton, Ohio, has been featured in The New York Times.
- "At Sinclair Community College, Focus Is Jobs", The New York Times, August 14, 2009.
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The Hodge Group has been selected as a member of the Giving Institute, an international association of leaders in the philanthropic consulting field.
- July 21, 2009.
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