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News

Stay in-the-loop with GAR happenings by reading the latest news and blog posts below.

Sara Lundenberger

Why Fundraising and Marketing Must Align to Grow Revenue and Reach

Oct 05, 2026

There’s a quiet problem inside a lot of organizations: fundraising and marketing are both working hard, just not in the same direction. When your development, marketing and communications teams speak…

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LEC member Clyde Elkins laughs during their August meeting

Leading Through Lived Experience: Summit Co. Continuum of Care's Lived Experience Committee

Sep 24, 2026

Author's note: This story was informed by conversations with Summit County Continuum of Care's Lived Exp

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GSNEO's STEM Center of Excellence, a 2023 capital grantee

GAR's Capital Grant Application Period Now Open Through October 30

Sep 08, 2026

GAR Foundation's capital grant application period is now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 30, 2026 by 5:00 pm.

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AVID Explorers

EIG Spotlight: AVID Explorers - Connecting to Culture and Community

Sep 01, 2026

AVID ExplorersConnecting to Culture and Community

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Danielle Locke

Fundraising in a Donor Fatigue Era: Thank, Connect, Educate, Engage, & Inspire

Aug 27, 2026

Here’s the truth: you’ll raise far more money from people who’ve already given, even if they have lapsed. Too many nonprofits chase shiny new donors while ignoring the ones who already said YES. Want…

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APS PreK teacher instructs to students

GAR Awards Over $2 Million to 27 Akron-area Nonprofits in August

Aug 17, 2026

GAR Foundation awarded over $2 million in grants to 27 Akron-area nonprofit organizations following its August 2026 distribution committee meeting. Among this quarter's grantees, GAR is highlighting…

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Photo by Dale Dong

A Decade of Dance Innovation: Celebrating NCCAkron's 10th Anniversary

Jul 06, 2026

Over the past decade, the organization has become a nationally recognized resource for choreography, creating space for artists to research, experiment, collaborate, and develop new work.

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Chris Canova

Staying Anchored to Your Core Values in Times of Change

Jun 29, 2026

As organizations face shifting funding, policies, and economic pressures, Chris Canova of Jobs for Ohio's Graduates highlights the importance of staying grounded in mission and values. The article…

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Akron Sneaker Academy's Sneaker Camp

Youth Success Summit: Helping Youth Build the Essential Skills Needed for Lifelong Success

Jun 18, 2026

Youth Success Summit is uniting out-of-school time partners to expand opportunities for young people, helping them build the essential skills needed for lifelong success.

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Joe Watson

Merging Forward: Strategic Consolidation for Growth and Scale

Jun 02, 2026

Nonprofits are facing a striking paradox. The needs for nonprofit services are growing, while the resources to meet those needs are shrinking. In this environment, succession planning and strategic…

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