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January 16, 2026

Ask an Expert Drop-In | Columbus Metropolitan Library & Community Shares

byRyan Kovalaske
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Got Nonprofit Questions? Drop-In for Free Answers from Community Shares!

Community Shares of Mid Ohio is partnering with the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Business and Nonprofit Resource Center to offer free drop-in sessions to answer questions about running nonprofit organizations in Columbus and central Ohio. 

We recognize that managing a nonprofit organization isn’t easy. Through our work with more than 60 nonprofit organizations representing a variety of causes and missions in Columbus and central Ohio, Community Shares has unique experience understanding nonprofits' needs and the challenges they face.

Free Help with Fundraising, Operations, and Strategy 

Our Executive Director offers free drop-in hours each week to answer common questions for nonprofits and provide referrals to community resources. Community Shares can help answer questions about general fundraising, operations and procedures, strategy and planning, and more.

When and Where to Find Your Nonprofit Resources 

You can drop by every Thursday from 4-6  p.m in the Business and Nonprofit Resource Center at Main Library (96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215)

Appointments are free and up to 20 minutes in length, scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. No prior scheduling required.


Visit the Business and Nonprofit Resource Center at the Columbus Metropolitan Library to learn more about our drop-in session and additional resources available to nonprofits.