Faith-centered purpose
We are grounded in our faith in Jesus Christ, and our mission flows from His teachings. Generosity is an expression of our love for God and others, and we seek to serve as His hands and feet.
About us
Women who love this city, giving together
StrikeForce Cincinnati is a giving circle that pools our generosity so it can do more for Greater Cincinnati.
Our mission
Turning shared generosity into lasting change
StrikeForce Cincinnati is a group of women who love our city and want to make a real difference here. Instead of each of us giving small amounts on our own, we pool our gifts as a giving circle so they have a bigger impact together.
Each year we invite Christian ministries and nonprofits serving Greater Cincinnati to apply for our grants. That includes food banks, youth programs, domestic violence shelters, groups serving people experiencing homelessness, and others caring for neighbors in need. Then every member votes on which organizations receive funding.
We get together for events throughout the year. The year ends with a celebration where we honor and cheer on our grant recipients.
Join us in turning what we give together into lasting change for our whole community.
What guides us
Our core values
Our values reflect our commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others while staying true to our faith. They guide every decision we make as a community of women giving with purpose.
Transformative impact
We're committed to lasting change in the lives of those we serve, whether that's helping single mothers find stability, serving people experiencing homelessness, or supporting Christian education for children and adults.
Radical generosity
We believe in giving abundantly and cheerfully. Generosity isn't only financial. It's pouring out our time, love, and support to the ministries and people we serve.
Empowered community
Together, we are stronger. Uniting with like-minded women multiplies our ability to create real change, and we encourage one another in our personal and spiritual growth.
Stewardship & accountability
We are faithful stewards of what's entrusted to us. Transparency, responsibility, and integrity guide how we manage and award every gift, so it makes a difference here at home.
Collaboration & partnership
By partnering with local Christian ministries and uniting our efforts, we multiply the impact of our giving and reach more lives with the love of Christ.
Why join a giving circle?
What is a giving circle?
A giving circle is a group of people who pool their resources into one fund and decide together how to give it away. It's a way to learn more about giving, strengthen our community, and make a bigger difference for the causes we care about.
- Multiply your impact with pooled donations.
- Have a say in where your contributions go.
- Connect with a community of like-minded women.
- Learn and grow together in a safe, supportive environment.
Membership
What is the term of my membership?
Each membership term runs from July 1 to June 30. You're welcome to join at any time during the year, but joining early in the giving cycle is especially helpful. Here's why:
Early estimates shape our impact
The sooner we know how many members we have, the better we can plan the size of our grants.
A smoother vetting process
Knowing our numbers early tells us how many ministries to visit, evaluate, and recommend for your vote.
More members, more impact
Our membership count directly shapes how many programs we can fund each year.
A strong start every year
As soon as one giving year closes, we begin raising funds for the next. Early members set us up for success.
Part of something bigger
Built on StrikeForce Giving's proven model
StrikeForce Cincinnati is a chapter of StrikeForce Giving, a national nonprofit whose members have pooled their gifts to fund local ministries for more than a decade. We operate under the StrikeForce name and logo with the national organization's permission.
- $2.1M+ donated by StrikeForce members to date
- 12 years of giving-circle experience behind our model
- 62+ grants awarded to local ministries since 2014
Founding members
The women who started it
StrikeForce Cincinnati began with a few friends who wanted to give more together than they could on their own.
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Anne Marie
Founding Member
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Teresa
Founding Member
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Marsha
Founding Member
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Kristin
Founding Member
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Amy
Founding Member
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Laura
Founding Member
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Melissa
Founding Member
Membership
Become a founding member
Join the women shaping StrikeForce Cincinnati's first year. Members give annually, vote on our grants, and gather throughout the year.