Our News & Impact Stories
Honoring Our Donors
We are so grateful to the generous individuals, corporations, foundation, and partners who supported us with their financial treasure during our 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. Thank you for helping us empower the next generation of philanthropists! You magnify your gifts by helping us teach today’s youth to give of their own time, talent, and treasure.
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.
Teen Leverages Interest in Politics to Find His Voice and Help Peers Do the Same
We’re kicking off our “Future of Philanthropy” series by highlighting Nick Watts, a senior at Cincinnati Country Day School, who has long enjoyed history, an already cares deeply about local government. He even works on campaigns for fun! For Nick, however, history and politics aren’t just hobbies, but they’re also tools to help make the world a better place.
Philanthropy and Summer Fun Collide at Camp Give
When you think of summer camp, you probably think of crafts, games, and fun in the sun. Camp Give has all of that, but it also has something unique. Learn how Camp Give combines the energy of summer camp with meaningful experiences to help campers grow in gratitude, empathy, and more!
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!
Perry HS Graduate Awarded First-Ever Roger Grein Legacy Scholarship
Meet Alyssa Vis, the passionate student-leader and recipient of a new $2,500 scholarship honoring the legacy of Magnified Giving Founder, Mr. Roger Grein.
Our 2022 Roger Grein Spirit of Philanthropy Honorees
Roger Grein Spirit of Philanthropy Recognition seeks to honor youth who embody the generous and philanthropic spirit of our founder, Mr. Roger Grein. We are thrilled to introduce the 2022 recipients of Roger Grein Spirit of Philanthropy Recognition!
Magnified Giving Welcomes New Board Members
Magnified Giving is excited to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors. Meet these dedicated and experienced new members of the Magnified Giving team!
Young Philanthropists at Immaculate Heart of Mary Grant Over $4,000 to Ken Anderson Alliance
8th Graders at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) School are proving to us all that anyone, at any age, can be a philanthropist. Through their involvement in the Magnified Giving program, Mrs. Tina Ramundo’s 8th grade class learned how to give their time, talent, and treasure, and then engaged in a hands-on fundraising and grant-making process to support their chosen nonprofit, the Ken Anderson Alliance.
Students At Catholic Central High School Spend Their Winter Term Immersed In Service
During their winter term at Catholic Central High School, 8 dedicated 11th and 12th graders devoted themselves to serving others. These students enrolled in an intensive Service Ministry and Magnified Giving course, where they visited and volunteered at 9 different community nonprofits!
We're Launching The Magnified Giving Alumni Network!
We’re excited to launch the Magnified Giving Alumni Network! We’re staying connected to our alumni to share valuable resources to continue growing as philanthropists and also so that we can share their stories with our supporters to demonstrate the impact of our program. Check out what this will look like!
Studies Show Powerful Benefits Of Giving And Service-Learning For Youth
Studies have shown that a giving lifestyle not only benefits nonprofit organizations and the individuals and families they serve, but also has numerous positive impacts for the one engaging in service. Giving is good for you!
Youth At Down Syndrome Association Have Powerful Experience Through Magnified Giving
For the first time this year, we were delighted to host a Magnified Giving program with students involved in programming at Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. Recently, the students completed the program and held presentations to give away their $1,000 grant, and smiles were on the faces of all who attended!
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!
Students Take Initiative To Apply For Funding For Creative And Impactful Service Projects
Through our Student Service Conference fueled by the Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation, we offered a unique opportunity for students to apply for a $200 mini-grant to plan, execute, and report on a service project. Overall, we supported 14 mini-grants, and students impacted 23 nonprofits through their service projects. Below are just a few of the amazing examples of the impact students made with these mini-grants and their own time and talents.
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!
Recognizing Our 2020-2021 Donors
We are so thankful for the individuals, foundations, and corporate partners who enable us to strengthen our community through philanthropy education! We are happy to recognize donors from our 2020-2021 fiscal year (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021).
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!