The challenge.
GBBN Architects is a multinational architecture and interior design firm collaborating across four offices in Cincinnati, Louisville, Pittsburgh, and Beijing. Founded in 1958, GBBN focuses on innovating the essential building blocks of community — housing, healthcare, education, and cultural venues. The firm generates $20–25M in revenue annually, translating to over $1B in construction.
What we did.
- Designed corporate foundation strategy aligned with GBBN's community-first mission
- Built grant-making framework focused on housing, healthcare, education, and cultural venues
- Established multi-office coordination across Cincinnati, Louisville, Pittsburgh, and Beijing
- Created reporting and impact frameworks for corporate philanthropic activity
What’s true now.
GBBN's philanthropic activity is now structured around the same community building blocks the firm designs every day — housing, healthcare, education, and cultural venues.
Outcome figures, dollar amounts, and engagement length pending JP’s confirmation of what’s publishable per client.
You have the mission.
We help you fund it.
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