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Our Positive Impact

"I’ll never forget the day their support reached me. Thanks to this donation program, I had access to the resources I needed to get back on my feet. I’m not just getting by anymore — I’m building something stronger."

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95

cents of every dollar goes directly to programs and services

Education professional interviewing student during Raise the Bar mock interview.

Middle school students gathered at an event booth during Raise the Bar's Career Connections day.

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Raise the Bar Fund

Strengthening the Workforce Ecosystem

Support for this fund keeps our countywide workforce system running smoothly, strengthens coordination across employers and educators, and fuels the innovation needed to meet emerging talent demands. It allows our team to focus on what we do best—building partnerships, aligning pathways, and expanding opportunities for students and jobseekers. Operating support also gives us the stability to navigate challenges without losing momentum. A gift to the Operating Fund is the most direct way to accelerate impact across Hancock County’s workforce ecosystem.

$26.27
In Honor of the 2026–2027 School Year

$52.00
Fuel Workforce Development Every Week of the Year

$180.00
A Dollar for Every Day of School

$419.00
Celebrate Local Impact in the 419

$1,000.00
To Honor the 1,000+ Educators in Hancock County

$2,340.00
A Dollar for Every School Day from Kindergarten to Graduation

Custom Amount

Support us by covering the fees we have to pay

3% Cover the Fee

Fuels the day‑to‑day work that makes our mission possible (from staffing and technology to program delivery and community partnerships). This is the backbone of everything we do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Raise the Bar Hancock County is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax‑deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your records.
Our federal tax identification number is 81-2947202.
Raise the Bar is powered by a small but highly effective team of two. By staying intentionally lean, we keep overhead low and focus our time where it matters most—building relationships, coordinating partners, and strengthening the workforce ecosystem. This approach allows us to invest 95% of our revenue directly into programming, as reflected in our most recent 990s, ensuring your support has meaningful, measurable impact across Hancock County.
RTB’s Most Recent 990
Yes. While Raise the Bar doesn’t run a traditional volunteer program, there are several meaningful ways to get involved.
Community members can serve on advisory boards, share industry expertise with students, become a Career Ambassador, host workplace visits, be a mock interviewer, or partner with us on workforce initiatives.
If you’re interested, we’d love to learn more about your skills and how you’d like to contribute.
We consider in‑kind donations on a case‑by‑case basis. Because our work focuses on coordinating partners and delivering career‑connected learning, we can occasionally accept items that support our student career events—such as supplies, materials, or products used during hands‑on activities.
If you’re interested in donating something specific, please reach out and we’ll let you know whether it’s a good fit for our current programming.
For individuals looking to donate professional or business clothing, we encourage you to connect with organizations that specialize in this support, including OhioMeansJobs Hancock County, Welcome to a New Life, or one of our area colleges and universities.
Yes. We welcome tribute gifts made in honor or in memory of someone special. When you donate, you can include the individual’s name and any recognition details you’d like us to know.

Other Ways to Invest

Check, Cash, or Credit Card

Make checks payable to Raise the Bar Hancock County® and mail/deliver to:

Raise the Bar Hancock County®
123 E. Main Cross Street
Findlay, OH 45840

Corporate and Matching Gifts

Maximize the impact of your investment by checking if your employer will match charitable donations made by their employees, retirees, or members of their corporate board of directors

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