FAO developed Cause Connector, a digital giving platform with investment-ready projects in Appalachian Ohio, to help identify initiatives that have the potential to be scalable, sustainable and transformative for our communities. Donors can search by county or interest area to choose the project(s) they want to support, and organizations and individuals are able to recommend projects in need of seed funding or last-dollar support. Cause Connector serves as a bridge that connects passionate donors with impactful projects, fostering positive change throughout the region.
Since its inception in 2020, Cause Connector donors have funded nearly 200 projects impacting all 32 Appalachian Ohio counties.