Longtime Leader of Cincinnati Nonprofit to Exit

Kelly Collison, CEO of Magnified Giving, to retire after 11 years of growing the organization.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 10:50pm

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Kelly Collison, the executive director and CEO of Magnified Giving, a nonprofit focused on educating and engaging students in philanthropy, will retire at the end of July after 11 years of leading the organization. Under Collison's tenure, Magnified Giving expanded from a two-person team to offering more than 170 annual programs.

Why it matters

Magnified Giving plays a key role in cultivating the next generation of philanthropists in the Cincinnati region. Collison's departure marks a significant transition for the organization as it looks to build on the growth and impact achieved during her leadership.

The details

Collison joined Magnified Giving in 2015 when it was a small, two-person nonprofit. Since then, she has helped shape the organization, expanding its reach and depth of impact in youth philanthropy. Under her leadership, Magnified Giving grew from 55 to more than 170 annual programs.

  • Collison joined Magnified Giving in 2015.
  • Collison will retire at the end of July 2026.

The players

Kelly Collison

The executive director and CEO of Magnified Giving, a nonprofit focused on educating and engaging students in philanthropy. Collison has led the organization for 11 years, overseeing its growth from a two-person team to offering more than 170 annual programs.

Magnified Giving

A nonprofit organization based in Evendale, Ohio that is focused on educating, inspiring and engaging students in lifelong philanthropy.

Roger Grein

The founder of Magnified Giving, who was serving in a volunteer capacity when Collison joined the organization in 2015.

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What’s next

Magnified Giving will begin a search for Collison's successor in the coming months to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

The takeaway

After 11 years of guiding Magnified Giving's growth and impact, Kelly Collison's retirement marks a significant transition for the nonprofit as it looks to build on the foundation she established and continue inspiring the next generation of philanthropists in Cincinnati.