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What's New at The Dayton Foundation
There is a lot happening here at The Dayton Foundation. Read what’s new on this page, or check out our News & Publications page, where you will find recent press releases, a calendar of events or highlights about the Foundation in the news.
Foundation President Chairs Statewide Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Michael M. Parks, president of The Dayton Foundation and a board member of the Ohio Grantmakers Forum (OGF), has been named chair of OGF’s Standing Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. The committee, which currently is being recruited, will help public and private foundations statewide to explore ways to improve the quality and impact of their work through diversity and inclusion. “Our goal is to help these groups understand and implement the principles of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their work, from leadership and operations to programs and community activities,” Mike Parks said. “By sharing information and developing programs and services that concentrate on diversity and inclusivness, we hope to enhance responsible and effective philanthropy and grantmaking, not only in the Greater Dayton Region, but throughout Ohio as well.”
The Dayton Foundation Names Charles A. Jones as new Governing Board Chair
Jones has served on the Foundation's Governing Board since 2002 and is a member of the Executive Committee and the Marketing/Public Relations Committee. He also serves for the Foundation on the Commission on Minority Inclusion (formerly the Diversity Task Force,) chairs the Neighborhood School Centers’ Oversight Committee and previously chaired the Foundation Grants and Programs Committee.
Read more about Charles Jones in the Spring 2008 issue of Good News.
The Dayton Foundation's leadership initiatives are helping to address key issues that will make a positive difference in the Greater Dayton Region. Read more here.
The Dayton Foundation Receives $426,000 Grant to Increase Recreational Access for Individuals with Disabilities
The Dayton Foundation, in partnership with the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, has received a $426,000 grant to enhance access and educational experiences for individuals with disabilities at Kettering’s Pondview Park. The Access to Recreation Initiative grant was awarded by the Midwest Community Foundations Ventures (MCFV), thanks to funds provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Read more about the Access for Recreation Grant.
Dayton Foundation Recognized for Achieving National Acountability Standards
The Dayton Foundation has been nationally certified by The Council on Foundations for its organizational and financial practices and has successfully met 43 National Standards set forth for U.S. Community Foundations.
Just four other community foundations in Ohio (of 78 statewide) and 110 community foundations (of more than 700 nationally) had been accredited at the time the Foundation received its certification. The Council and leaders of the community foundation field created the National Standards to aid community foundations in adherence to a high standard of legal, ethical and effective operational practices that demonstrate transparency and financial responsibility.
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File date: 05-02-08
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The Dayton Foundation has named a new Governing Board chair, Charles A. Jones, retired chief operating officer/assistant city manager (deputy city manager) for the City of Dayton. He will serve a two-year term as chair, succeeding Fred C. Setzer, Jr., chairman of Setzer Corporation and Foundation Board chair for the past two years.