GAR Foundation Logo

  • Contact Us
  • FAQs
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Application Login
  • Our Work
    • Systemic Solutions
    • Community Programs
    • Major Initiatives
    • Grants Awarded
  • Apply
    • Eligibility
    • Deadlines
    • Letter of Inquiry
    • Systemic Solutions & Community Programs Grants
    • Capital Grants
    • Knight Arts Challenge Grants
    • Educator Initiative Grants
  • Educators
    • Educator Grants
    • Educator Resources
    • Educator Conference
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • Grantee Resources
    • Pandemic Resources
  • Engage
    • Art Show
    • Videos
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • GAR Staff
    • FAQs
    • Andrew Jackson House
    • Contact Us
  • News
Blog
Blog Page 10
  • September 08, 2016
    Place matters to your business, your community

    In a way, it’s ironic. In the digital age, many of us can do our work from any place, as long as we have a laptop and high-speed internet. Gone are the days when a central workplace anchored workers to a particular geography. As such, you could argue that in the digital age, place doesn’t […]

  • September 06, 2016
    Reimagining the nonprofit sector: Our takeaways from Dan Pallotta

    Last month members of our team attended the annual Knight Breakfast hosted by United Way of Summit County to hear activist, author and entrepreneur, Dan Pallotta. We were already somewhat familiar with Dan’s work, in fact we among the 3.8 million people who watched his TED Talk, so we knew we were in for a real treat. As a […]

  • August 12, 2016
    Six things to explore on our new website

    We’ve been enjoying the new changes around here and hope you have too! If you haven’t had a chance to check out our new website, here are six new things to explore: Beware the “Gar” jar! Addressing the mispronunciation of our name was long overdue. Check out our blog: Though our blog isn’t new, our enhanced […]

  • June 30, 2016
    The plan to remake Akron should build on existing strengths

    With Mayor Dan Horrigan settling into city hall, there has been much talk about Akron’s “new day,” and enthusiasm around bringing fresh perspective to economic development. And then comes the hard part: determining the best next step. What actions will create enduring community prosperity? A look at some of the communities that have enjoyed success […]

  • June 30, 2016
    Equity in education: Leveling the playing field for all students

    After many years Congress recently updated the former No Child Left Behind Act, and replaced it with the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA.) ESSA essentially answers criticisms about perceived federal oversight into local educational standards and accountability decisions by reverting many decisions back to the states. Under ESSA, the U.S. Education Secretary shall not […]

  • June 30, 2016
    Staff Picks: What we’re reading now

    We officially welcomed summer this week, so that means it’s time to start working on those summer reading lists.  We’ve compiled a few of our team’s favorite recent reads; including e-newsletters, fiction, and nonfiction books to get you started. Whether you’ll be reading these poolside or in between board meetings this summer, we’re sure they […]

  • April 26, 2016
    8 things every board member should know

    Guest Post Every board seat is precious. If all board members are effectively engaged, then the board can do so much to help advance the mission of the organization.  But what does it mean to be effectively engaged? Often board members want to be more engaged, but they are not certain what that means, other […]

  • April 08, 2016
    Aging in place: How Summit County is addressing its growing senior population

    Produced and written by GAR Foundation and Akron Community Foundation. A homecare service provider arrives at Charles Cucuzza’s house on a weekday morning.  She tidies up, restocks his groceries, and prepares a nutritious breakfast for him to eat. This unvarying routine is anything but ordinary for Cucuzza who says he nearly lost all hope after […]

  • March 16, 2016
    Free or lost-cost online communication tools for nonprofits

    Our communications team compiled some of our favorite free or low-cost tools for nonprofit communications and put them to the test. Canva:  provides templates so you can create and design graphics that you can use for flyers, social media posts, campaign and fundraiser announcements, graphics, and more. Nonprofit pricing is available   Never designed a graphic […]

  • March 10, 2016
    Akron2Columbus: elevating young leaders

    What’s one way to inspire young leaders to think of creative ways to address some of Akron’s challenges and opportunities? Put them on a bus and take them on a road trip. Last month, GAR and Knight Foundation took over 30 emerging leaders on a study trip to Columbus. The trip is the third in […]

Posts navigation

Previous 1 … 8 9 10 11 12 13 Next

Recent Posts

  • Two Years of STARS: Supporting Teachers & Ready Students
  • Glass Half Full Award: Honoring Nicole Mullet
  • GAR Foundation announces grants totaling more than $2.4 million
  • Akron nonprofit organizations and Knight Arts Challenge winners receive grants from GAR Foundation
  • Decades of Disinvestment: It’s Time to Create Equitable Public Spaces

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Privacy by SafeUnsubscribe

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!

Privacy by SafeUnsubscribe

Quick Links

  • Home
  • What We Fund
  • Eligibility
  • Deadlines
  • Staff
  • Blog

Mission Statement

To help Akron become smarter, stronger, and more vibrant.

Areas of Focus

  • Systemic Solutions
  • Community Programs

Contact Information

  • GAR Foundation
  • Andrew Jackson House
  • 277 East Mill Street
  • Akron, OH 44308
  • Email: info@garfdn.org
  • Phone: 330-576-2926
  • fb
  • tw
© Copryright 2021 GAR FOUNDATION | All rights reserved Web Development by: