
Nonprofit Essentials Workshop Series (NEWS)
The Nonprofit Essentials Workshop Series (NEWS) offers the nonprofit community a variety of tools for professional and organizational development. A broad range of helpful workshop topics – from business planning to program evaluation – helps to strengthen our region’s nonprofit sector.
Classes of various topics are offered every spring and fall.
Community Investment Stories

Resilience Comes With A Wagging Tail
A new Canine Mobile Unit means healthier dogs, safer travel and more veterans connected with ...

Transforming Winter Recreation in Madison County
Giving Voice Spring 2025: Cover Story

Creating Access to Nature and Safeguarding Water Quality
Hear from Andy Zepp, executive director, Finger Lakes Land Trust, about the importance of the ...

Meals On Wheel Delivers Nutritious, Personal Interactions
Peter Wong, a former airline worker, found renewed purpose through North Area Meals on Wheels ...

Young Entrepreneur Making Waves in Hip-Hop
Sixteen-year-old Azory Infinite dreams of redefining music while breaking cycles of poverty. Through the Good ...

How One Woman's Journey Fuels a Vision for Inclusive Support and Advocacy
Hear from Chayna Short, founder of Women Overcoming Obstacles Together, about how her transformative experiences ...

Four Local Organizations Graduate from Leadership Training Program
In May, leaders from four local grassroots groups celebrated their completion of The Leadership Classroom ...

Resilience Comes With A Wagging Tail
A new Canine Mobile Unit means healthier dogs, safer travel and more veterans connected with ...

Transforming Winter Recreation in Madison County
Giving Voice Spring 2025: Cover Story

Creating Access to Nature and Safeguarding Water Quality
Hear from Andy Zepp, executive director, Finger Lakes Land Trust, about the importance of the ...

Meals On Wheel Delivers Nutritious, Personal Interactions
Peter Wong, a former airline worker, found renewed purpose through North Area Meals on Wheels ...

Young Entrepreneur Making Waves in Hip-Hop
Sixteen-year-old Azory Infinite dreams of redefining music while breaking cycles of poverty. Through the Good ...

How One Woman's Journey Fuels a Vision for Inclusive Support and Advocacy
Hear from Chayna Short, founder of Women Overcoming Obstacles Together, about how her transformative experiences ...

Four Local Organizations Graduate from Leadership Training Program
In May, leaders from four local grassroots groups celebrated their completion of The Leadership Classroom ...