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Stanford University Should Charge for This!

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Posted by John Dearborn

A while back, our CEO, Ray Leach, wrote a blog regarding podcasts available from Stanford University concerning a wide range of topics for entrepreneurs. For those of you that follow ...

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We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the giving spirit of our philanthropic supporters, who have generously assisted us through their commitment, dedication and financial support to achieve our collective vision. Because of them, JumpStart is able to accelerate the progress of high potential, early-stage businesses, while striving to create a more prosperous future for Northeast Ohio.

If you are not a current donor, we hope you will join us with your commitment to our region’s economic transformation.

Leadership Donors

The Burton D. Morgan Foundation. The mission of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation is to strengthen the free enterprise system by investing in organizations and institutions that foster the entrepreneurial spirit.


The Cleveland Foundation.
The Cleveland Foundation improves the lives of Greater Clevelanders now and for generations to come by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership on vital issues.

COSE. COSE is Northeast Ohio’s largest small business support organization and provides cost-effective group purchasing programs, advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, and networking and educational resource to help the region’s small businesses maintain their independence and grow.

The Economic Development Administration. The Economic Development Administration’s mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.


The Fund for our Economic Future. The Fund for Our Economic Future unites philanthropy in Northeast Ohio to strengthen the region's economic competitiveness through grantmaking, research and civic engagement.

The Greater Cleveland Partnership. As an association of business members, the Greater Cleveland Partnership mobilizes private-sector leadership, expertise, and resources to create jobs and leverage investment to improve the economic vitality of the region.

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation promotes excellence in journalism worldwide and invests in the vitality of 26 U.S. communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers.

Ohio Third FrontierOhio Third Frontier. Ohio Third Frontier is committed to expanding Ohio’s technological strengths and promoting commercialization that leads to economic prosperity throughout Ohio. Designed to build world-class research programs, nurture early-stage companies, and foster technology development that make existing industries more productive, Ohio Third Frontier creates opportunity through innovation.

Donor Community


  • Baker Hostetler
  • Calfee, Halter and Griswold
  • The Charter One Foundation
  • The Chilcote Foundation
  • David T. Morgenthaler
  • Dix & Eaton
  • The Dominion Foundation
  • The Donald and Alice Noble Foundation
  • The Eaton Corporation
  • The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
  • Fifth Third Bank
  • FirstEnergy
  • Forest City Enterprises
  • The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust
  • The GAR Foundation
  • The George W. Codrington Foundation
  • Huntington Bank
  • Jones Day
  • JumpStart’s Board of Directors
  • 100% of JumpStart associates
  • The Key Foundation
  • The Lincoln Electric Foundation
  • National City Corporation, now a part of PNC
  • Parker Hannifin Foundation
  • Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
  • STERIS
  • Thompson Hine
  • The William & Pamela Summers Family

Contact Us to Discuss Your Philanthropic Goals

To explore further opportunities for partnering with JumpStart, please contact John Dearborn, Chief Development Officer at 216.363.3427 or email support@jumpstartinc.org.