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Published on: 3/23/2006
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"There's a general financial crisis in Cleveland," said board chair Thom Rankin."We carried the positions as long as we could."
Rankin said that although contributions by individuals have increased slightly due to more contributors, many are giving less to the center and sending the rest to statewide political campaigns.
The Gund Foundation didn't renew a $25,000 grant for the Safe Schools are for Everyone (SSAFE) program, which mostly funded salaries.The board chose to keep the SSAFE program, finding money for it elsewhere in the budget.
Rankin said the foundation did not lose faith in the center, but found itself with increased demands coming from the financially strapped Cleveland school system, and not enough money to go around.
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Rankin said other major strategic changes have been positive to the center, such as expanding the board in February from eight to 22 members.
"The board needed to better reflect the community," said Rankin, "and we have created a larger sphere of influence, a bigger volunteer base."
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Rankin said the search committee has collected 30 résumés of local talent interested in the position.
"We're not going to hone in on any until the strategic planning is done," said Rankin, "and that won't be for another 30 to 45 days."