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May 20, 2026 / WDTN TV 2 Five on 2: Ways to Honor Loved Ones with a Charitable Legacy
May 7, 2026 / Dayton Daily News OPINION: Leaving more than memories: The power of legacy giving
May 7, 2026 / Dayton Daily News OPINION: Talking to your family about charitable legacy
April 22, 2026 / WDTN TV 2 5 on 2: Tips to giving more efficiently
May 7, 2026 / Dayton Daily News OPINION: On the threshold of an extraordinary opportunity for our region
April 7, 2026 / Discover Classical Discover Classical Arts Focus Interview with Larry Coressel
February 20, 2026 / Dayton Weekly News African American Community Fund Announces New Initiatives and Community Investments
February 18, 2026 / Dayton Business Journal Dayton coalition seeks $5.5M for AI platform to fill 59,000 jobs by 2030
February 5, 2026 / WDTN TV 2 5 on 2: 'Skills sprint' program to help people find employment in manufacturing
January 23, 2026 / Dayton Weekly News The Dayton Foundation Adds New Scholarship Opportunities to ScholarshipCONNECT, Opens for 2026-2027 Applications Dayton Weekly
December 23, 2025 / WHIO TV 7 Local nonprofits impacted by drop in funding, rise in need. How you can help with charitable giving
December 19, 2025 / Dayton Daily News VOICES: My childhood dream came true… I grew up to become a superhero. You can, too.
December 19, 2025 / Dayton Daily News VOICES: We rise together through giving
December 19, 2025 / Dayton Daily News VOICES: Tax-smart giving in a season of need
December 19, 2025 / Dayton Daily News Ideas and Voices: ‘There is no greater feeling than helping a neighbor in need'
December 19, 2025 / Dayton Weekly News Stretch Your Giving Dollars: Smart Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
December 15, 2025 / WDTN 5 on 2: Taking advanages of charitable donations on your taxes
December 5, 2025 / Dayton Weekly News Del Mar Encore Fellows Selected to Help Lead Community Efforts - Dayton Weekly
December 2, 2025 / Dayton 24/7 NOW Dayton Foundation explains changes in donation policies for Giving Tuesday donors
October 30, 2025 / Dayton Daily News Turn your IRA into impact: How QCDs help lower your taxes and support your community
October 16, 2025 / Springfield Symphony Orchestra Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra Shines at the Dayton Foundation Annual Meeting
October 2, 2025 / Dayton Daily News Philanthropy's role in uniting around a shared vision for our community
August 30, 2025 / WHIO-TV Dozens of local organizations receive funding from Dayton Foundation
July 1, 2025 / WDTN - TV2 $130K+ in Basic Human Needs Grants going to Dayton Charities
June 20, 2025 / Dayton Business Journal Dayton Defense Veteran Provides Workforce Suggestions
May 13, 2025 / Dayton Business Journal Trailblazing auto exec leaves $550K legacy gift to empower Dayton's African-American communities
April 17, 2025 / Dayton Magazine Donating with Confidence
February 7, 2025 / WDTN-TV2 Students learn to make a difference through local nonprofits
January 17, 2025 / Living Dayton Applications now open for The Dayton Foundation's ScholarshipCONNECT
January 16, 2025 / Good Day Dayton Scholarship Connect Now Accepting 2025-2026 Applications
December 20, 2024 / Dayton Weekly News Three Tips for Year-End Giving
December 19, 2024 / Dayton 24/7 NOW Dayton Foundation approves more than $120K to local charities
December 19, 2024 / WDTN 23 charities receive funding from Dayton Foundation
December 13, 2024 / Dayton Weekly News Dayton Weekly: Del Mar Encore Fellows Selected to Help Lead Community Efforts
December 12, 2024 / Dayton Business Journal Dayton's newest workforce coalition tackles challenges from region's rapid growth
December 11, 2024 / Dayton Daily News WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Michelle Lovely, The Dayton Foundation
December 6, 2024 / Dayton Daily News Wanted: Workers. Thousands of them. Right now and for years
December 2, 2024 / WYSO Weekend Talking turkey and Giving Tuesday in your 'Weekend' audio highlights
December 2, 2024 / WDTN How to boost the impact of your Giving Tuesday donation this year
December 1, 2024 / WYSO Giving Tuesday: How to avoid scams and make sure your donations have a big impact
November 29, 2024 / Dayton Weekly News Greener Pastures Foundation Awards $3 Million Grant to Dayton Children's
November 28, 2024 / Dayton Daily News Local philanthropist, inspired by Mathile family, makes his own multi-million dollar donation to Dayton Children's
October 9, 2024 / WDTN Local organization shares tips to safely donate to disaster relief
September 3, 2024 / Dayton 24/7 NOW The Dayton Foundation approves nearly $117,000 grant for Dayton nonprofits
September 3, 2024 / WDTN 26 organizations receive $117K in grants from The Dayton Foundation
July 26, 2024 / Dayton Business Journal Greater Dayton charities receive over $800K from The Dayton Foundation
July 18, 2024 / Dayton Business Journal The Dayton Foundation names new board chair and member
July 9, 2024 / Dayton 24/7 NOW The Dayton Foundation Awards Grant to Ukrainian Students at Kettering College