OUR MISSION
In Every Crowd, We See a Community.
The Spirit of Cincinnatus is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization, created to support and promote our non-profit community and the services and opportunities they provide. Our mission is to improve the overall quality of life by providing assistance for those faced with unexpected challenges and opportunities. The organization is made up of 100% volunteers who share a common belief that we can achieve uncommon results when we work together to make our community a better place.
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FUNDRAISING RESULTS TO DATE
In Every Crowd,
We See Results!
In 2008, The Rusty Ball was established by The Rusty Griswolds, a popular 80’s cover band, as The Spirit of Cincinnatus’ signature event. Today, new plans are being mapped out to expand on the collaborative model by creating new partnerships with the for-profit and non-profit communities in search of maximized benefit from available and new resources.
2008
56 Charities
1,000 Attendees
$85,000 Raised
2009
85 Charities
3,000 Attendees
$207,000 Raised
2010
101 Charities
3,300 Attendees
$302,000 Raised
2011
119 Charities
3,500 Attendees
$400,000 Raised
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
The Spirit of Cincinnatus First in Tri-State to Receive Prestigious International Fundraising Excellence Award Presented by The Association of Fundraising Professionals
(Arlington, VA) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has bestowed its highest fundraising honor, the Award for Excellence in Fundraising, to The Spirit of Cincinnatus in
Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Spirit Of Cincinnatus Wins Non-profit Innovation Award Presented by The Business Courier, CincyTech, and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
CINCINNATI (4/18/11) – The Rusty Griswolds, selected as the 2010 “Best Local Band” by Cincy Magazine and 2010 and 2011 “Best Local Band” by CityBeat, are happy to announce that The Spirit of Cincinnatus, the charitable arm of The Rusty Griswolds and The Rusty Ball, received the Cincinnati USA Innovation Award (Non-profit category) presented by The Business Courier, CincyTech, and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.
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Cincinnati Magazine
November 2010
Local 12 - WKRC Cincinnati
May 2011
Express Cincinnati
October 2011
Cincinnati Magazine
November 2011
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Steve FrischFounder and President
The Spirit of Cincinnatus
Eric Schueler
Board Member
The Spirit of Cincinnatus
John Schutte
Board Member
The Spirit of Cincinnatus
ADVISORY BOARD
Jeanette AltenauDirector, Strategic Community Initiatives
Local 12 WKRC-TV
Kevin Bright
Managing Director, Energy Efficiency
Duke Energy
Kevin Canafax
Vice President Public Affairs
Fidelity Investments
Richard Graeter
President and CEO
Graeter's Inc.
Brian Keenan
Co-founder and Creative Strategist
Openfield Creative
Elizabeth Pierce
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Cincinnati Museum Center
Ashley Strehler
Assistant VP/Director Commercial Property Management
Eagle Realty Group
George Yund
Managing Member
Frost Brown Todd LLC
KEY CONTACTS
Corporate Outreach
Joseph.Jones@SpiritofCincinnatus.org
Adele Dockery
Beneficiary Coordinator
Adele.Dockery@SpiritofCincinnatus.org
Media Relations
Eric.Langevin@SpiritofCincinnatus.org
Brian Keenan
Marketing & Design
Brian.Keenan@OpenfieldCreative.com
4138 Linden Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 235-9785
Steve.Frisch@SpiritofCincinnatus.org