AFP Mahoning-Shenango Chapter

01/07/2026

Job Posting:

OCCHA
Position: Program Support & Community Specialist VISTA

For more information on this and other job positions: https://bit.ly/4iN5Hx1

12/01/2025

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

AFPMASH is holding it's annual Meet the Funders program on Friday, December 5th. Registration is extended until noon, tomorrow, Dec 2nd.
To Register: https://form.jotform.com/201046735447151

11/28/2025

Courtney Campesi (Lockshaw) joined the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation as Financial Resource Development Director in November 2024. This role marks a meaningful return “home,” as she began her professional journey with the JCC of Youngstown in its Marketing and Membership Department. Now, she leads the Federation’s annual and capital campaigns, manages the Youngstown Area Jewish Foundation, cultivates donor relationships, and collaborates with a wide network of community partners.

Prior to rejoining the Federation, Courtney served as Development Director for the Northeast Chapter of the American Heart Association. She has over a decade of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, and strategic leadership.

Courtney holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership from Youngstown State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Kent State University.

A proud Youngstown native, Courtney is deeply committed to strengthening the local Jewish community and contributing to the continued growth and vitality of the region. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling, baking, snuggling with her dogs, indoor cycling, and volunteering with organizations close to her heart.

11/28/2025

Luke Politsky is the Director of Development for YBI (Youngstown Business Incubator), overseeing YBI's development and fundraising efforts. Prior to joining the YBI team, Luke was the Director of Development & Stewardship for the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown and before that was a Housing Coordinator at
Youngstown State University. Since 2017, he has also taught first year experience courses in the YSU Sokolov Honors College as an adjunct faculty member.

Luke attended YSU as a Leslie H. Cochran University Scholar and earned a Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. While at YSU, he was involved in many student organizations including Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, Student Government Association, and Academic Senate.

Luke is the current President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Mahoning-Shenango Chapter, member and Club Pianist of the Rotary Club of Youngstown, member of the Youngstown Rotary Foundation Board of Directors, board member and past president of the Poland Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence, Secretary of the Simply Slavic Board of Directors, member of the YSU Newman Center Advisory Council, member of Holy Family Parish Pastoral Council, and is an officer of Sigma Tau Gamma, Beta Gamma Alumni Association. Luke was recognized as a 25 Under 35 honoree by Mahoning Valley Young Professionals in 2018.

Outside of his professional and nonprofit organization life, Luke enjoys cooking, baking, playing bocce, volunteering at Holy Family Church and with Poland Seminary High School’s drama program, and entertaining or accompanying church services on the piano, organ, and accordion.

11/17/2025

MEET THE FUNDERS!!

AFPMASH is holding it's annual Meet the Funders program on Friday, December 5th. Registration closes Nov 28th.

To Register: https://form.jotform.com/201046735447151

11/15/2025

https://businessjournaldaily.com/afp-chapter-recognizes-local-philanthropy-at-luncheon/

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Mahoning-Shenango Chapter recognized honorees at the National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon.

11/14/2025

2025 National Philanthropy Day is here! Congratulations to our honorees:
Butler Institute American Holiday Committee
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Daprile Insurance Group
Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley Volunteers
Fred Moran & Family
David & Benita Penner
Isabella Williams

To view our digital program, please use the QR code below.

11/11/2025

2025 Special Recognition for Valley Impact

Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley Volunteers

Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley is a nonprofit organization committed to building and renovating safe, affordable housing in partnership with local families in need. We serve Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties, working to ensure that everyone has a decent place to live. Our work goes beyond just building houses. We empower families through home-ownership, financial education, and community engagement.

A vital part of our mission is the incredible support we receive from our volunteers. From construction crews and ReStore helpers to office assistants and event teams, our volunteers make our work possible. They bring their time, skills, and compassion to every project, helping to reduce construction costs and build stronger neighborhoods.

This year, we were honored to receive an award recognizing the impact of our volunteers. It’s a meaningful acknowledgment of the thousands of hours they’ve contributed and the lives they’ve touched. While we are proud to accept the award, it truly belongs to the volunteers who show up every day ready to make a difference.

With every home we build, we create more than shelter—we create opportunity. Families who partner with us put in sweat equity hours, attend home buyer education courses, and pay an affordable mortgage. The result is lasting change, not only for individual families but for the entire community.

At Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley, we are building homes, hope, and a stronger future together.

11/04/2025

2025 Outstanding Youth Fundraiser

Isabella Williams

Isabella Williams is an alumna of Hubbard High School. During her time there, she dedicated over 200 hours to community service and founded a charity basketball event called Shoot for a Change. All proceeds from the event go to Potential Development, a school that supports students with autism. Over the past three years, Isabella has raised more than $12,000 for Potential Development and is currently planning the fourth annual event, scheduled for
February 8, 2026.

Isabella’s passion for helping students with special needs stems from her cousin, Christoph, who was diagnosed with autism in elementary school. In high school, Christoph transferred to
Potential Development, where he began to thrive academically and socially. He even joined the basketball team, which inspired Isabella to launch Shoot For A Change.

The event includes raffles, concessions, and t-shirt sales, and has grown each year. Isabella has secured donations from individuals and organizations and coordinated a large group of volunteers. One of the most meaningful parts of the event for her has been seeing the students' joy as they’re celebrated in a big gym, surrounded by their community.

Each year, Shoot For A Change becomes more special. In addition to basketball games, Potential Development students sing the national anthem, cheerleaders perform at halftime, and seniors are honored during a heartfelt Senior Night presentation for their hard work and accomplishments.

Now a freshman in the honors college at Youngstown State University, Isabella is majoring in Primary and Special Education with a minor in Nonprofit Work. On campus, she’s involved in
Color Guard, Future Teachers Club, and Chi Alpha Ministries. She remains deeply grateful for the opportunities and inspiration Potential Development has given her throughout the years.

10/31/2025

2025 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Reverend Lewis W. Macklin II

Rev. Lewis W. Macklin II often referred to as a “Hope Dealer” is a community leader dedicated to various causes that encompass health & wellness, education and community empowerment. As the lead pastor of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church since 1997, plays a significant role in his community's spiritual growth and development.

His work extends to multiple organizations across the community, showcasing his commitment to creating positive changes and supporting various causes. Some key aspects of his community involvement are reflected in his service as a board member for Mahoning County Children Services, where he advocates for the welfare of children awaiting adoption. He served as the national vice president of the One Church One Child project championed by the late Father George Clements.

Overall, Rev. Macklin's community work reflects his passion for helping others and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those around him. He introduced the Mahoning Valley African American Male Wellness Walk which has now become a sustaining organization promoting fatherhood initiatives, workforce development and healthy lifestyle practices.

He is the past president of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and the current president of the Baptist Pastors’ Council, during which the endowed the Rev. Martin Luther & Mrs. Coretta Scott King Testament of Hope Scholarship Fund at YSU was established. He co-chaired, with now Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel, the three-million-dollar capital campaign for the renovated Rayen Football Stadium. He has served as a chaplain & life coach for the YSU Football Team and is the chairman of the Youngstown Police Department’s Chaplaincy.

He is a contributing writer for Mahoning Matters’ Keeping the Faith and the Buckeye Review for devotional and inspirational reading and will be launching a community affairs & interest television show in 2026. He’s currently serving his internship as a funeral director at the J. E. Washington Funeral Services and is a certified funeral celebrant.

However, though in continued demand by multiple organizations, there is an undying commitment to the nurture and strength of the family. He and his partner in marriage & ministry, Dorothy, are blessed with the joy of daughters, Ashley, Naomi, Jasmine, Antwonya, Emily and son Donnell Macklin. Lovingly dubbed “Father Abraham” Pastor Macklin cites the blessing of having natural and supernatural children as the Macklins openly practice and support adoption and caring for children at-promise! The Macklin Family is blessed to usher another generation with the birth of their eight grandchildren.

10/29/2025

2025 Outstanding Philanthropists

For more than 22 years, Fred Moran has been a cornerstone of Window World of Youngstown, where his leadership, generosity, and family values have shaped both the company and the community it serves.

A proud father of two, grandfather of four, and great-grandfather of three, Fred has always believed that family comes first—a belief that’s woven into the very fabric of Window World’s culture. Even in retirement, he remains deeply involved in the company’s philanthropic efforts, continuing to give back to the communities that have supported his family business for decades.

Fred and Window World have proudly supported organizations such as the United Way, The Salvation Army, numerous veteran-based non-profits, local schools, and youth sports teams. His commitment to service also extends through his years on the Board of the Ursuline Sisters Mission and Boardman Rotary where his leadership has helped further their missions of compassion and community outreach.

Fred also leads, along with his son Pat, the annual Ursuline Sisters Mission & Beatitude House Golf Outing, a cherished event now in its 29th year, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for those in need.
In his well-earned retirement, Fred enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and continuing to make a positive impact wherever he goes. His life’s work is a testament to the power of faith, family, and community. The legacy he’s built continues to inspire everyone at Window World and beyond.

(Pictured L-R: Pat Moran, Patrick Moran, Fred Moran, Mandi Fluck, Angie Moran)

10/20/2025

2025 Outstanding Foundation
Community Foundation of The Mahoning Valley

For 25 years, the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley (CFMV) has been part of a network of people and organizations working to make the Valley a better place to live, learn, work and play. Established in 1999, CFMV exists thanks to the generosity of donors, the vision of nonprofit partners, and the dedication of community leaders who saw the need for a local foundation to serve Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

The Foundation, accredited by the Council on Foundations, anchors permanent charitable resources in the Valley, ensuring that local gifts benefit the community for generations. In collaboration with fundholders and nonprofits, CFMV invests strategically in projects and grantmaking, while also convening community, through initiatives like the Healthy Community Partnership, to address pressing challenges and opportunities.

Over its history, CFMV and its affiliated foundations – Western Reserve Health Foundation, Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation, and the William Swanston Charitable Fund – have distributed more than $60 million in grants to strengthen the Mahoning Valley. These resources have supported everything from neighborhood revitalization, nonprofit capacity-building and health initiatives that improve daily life to scholarships and education grants that open doors for students. Every investment reflects the combined commitment of donors, grantees, and community partners.

Being recognized as the Outstanding Foundation is an honor that belongs to all who have joined in this work – donors who give, nonprofits who serve, and community members who inspire. The Community Foundation is proud to celebrate this recognition alongside the people and organizations that make the Mahoning Valley stronger every day.