by Carmen Stavole | Mar 3, 2026
BVU’s Amy Stoessel writes about how corporate volunteerism is a win-win-win. A room at Second Harvest Food Bank in Lorain was affectionately referred to this fall as “The Marshmallow Room.” Here, volunteers from Medical Mutual spent hours separating mini...
by Carmen Stavole | Mar 3, 2026
Not only does The Riverside Company focus on adding value to the companies with which it works, the nearly 40-year-old private equity firm also strives to do the same for the communities where it operates. It does so, in part, through its membership with BVU. For 11...
by Carmen Stavole | Feb 3, 2026
Highlights from BVU’s 2025 Nonprofit Pulse Survey Each month, BVU’s Nonprofit Pulse Survey gathers insights from nearly 500 nonprofit chief executives across Northeast Ohio. The 2025 results paint a clear picture of a sector navigating sustained financial, strategic,...
by Carmen Stavole | Feb 2, 2026
Steve Millard: Welcome to another episode of Dreamers, Drivers and Doers. I’m Steve Millard with the Greater Akron Chamber, and in this podcast, I get to talk to people across our region who are doing some amazing things, creating an impact in our community,...
by Sara Lom | Oct 24, 2025
Good board meetings don’t just happen—they’re planned, purposeful, and facilitated. Here’s a practical, listicle-style guide to running meetings that actually deliver results. 1. Clearly Define the Meeting’s Purpose 2. Carefully Prepare Agenda & Tools to...
by Sara Lom | Oct 24, 2025
Board members should not feel like “docile mushrooms—warm and in the dark.” – McFarlan and Epstein’s Nonprofit Boards: A Guide. This phrase is a vivid reminder that strong governance depends on transparency, engagement, and shared leadership. Effective boards...
