Logos

You may download our logos at the links below. Contact us for additional file types or information. Download our logo usage guidelines.

Promoting your Grant

Congratulations on receiving a Community Foundation grant! We look forward to seeing the good it will help you do in our region. We encourage you to share the news of this grant to raise awareness of the valuable work you are doing in the community. The following communication guidelines will assist you with these promotions.

Terminology

In all materials, describe your funding as a grant from the Central New York Community Foundation. When applicable, please acknowledge the individual funds that have made your grant possible, as well as the Community Foundation. The name of the funds that provided your grant are listed in your grant payment letter.

The XYZ project was made possible by a grant from the Robert C. Smith and the Betsy R. Clark funds at the Central New York Community Foundation.

Our Name

Our corporate name should appear as Central New York Community Foundation. The name does not include “the” and should not have a capital “T” if “the” is used prior to the name, unless it is beginning a sentence. “CNY Community Foundation” can be used sparingly when tight space warrants abbreviation.

News Releases

Promote your project with a news release to the local media. Here is a sample press release to help you get started. If you’re inviting the media out to cover your project or event, invite us too by sending the information to info@cnycf.org.

Please use the following description of the Community Foundation in press releases and other write-ups about topics pertaining to our work.

The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity that turns community dollars into community change. Established in 1927, it receives contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to address the region’s greatest needs. The foundation has invested nearly $300 million in community projects that benefit Central New York. It also serves as a civic leader, convener and sponsor of strategic initiatives that foster a thriving and equitable region and address the most critical issues of our time. cnycf.org

Social Media

Spread the word about your project through social media channels such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter. You can tag the Community Foundation (@CNYCF) on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter. View sample social media posts.

Share your Story

We often feature stories of our grantees through our social media, website, newsletters and annual report. If you have a story or photos that you would like to share about your grant, please contact Juliet Maloff, Communications Officer.

Contact us

Contact us at any time for questions and guidance.

Katrina Crocker, Vice President, Communications

Juliet Maloff, Communications Officer

Sample Social Media Posts

Facebook

When a grant is awarded:

“Thank you to @CNYCF for supporting [INSERT ORGANIZATION] with a grant to [INSERT SPECIFICS OF PROJECT.] Partnerships with supporters like you help us [INSERT APPROPRIATE PHRASE OF DETAIL i.e. achieve our goals, feed XXX children, build XXXX, etc.]

When project is launched (with picture or video):

We just [opened, fed, built, launched, whatever the details of project] thanks to a @CNYCF grant, which made this possible. [details of how this project expands your organization’s impact].

Twitter

When the grant is awarded:

“Thank you @CNYCF for supporting [INSERT ORGANIZATION] with a grant, which will help us [INSERT DESCRIPTION].

When project is launched (with picture or video):

We just [opened, fed, built, launched, short details of project]. Thanks @CNYCF for this grant that made it possible!

News & Stories

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Blogs October 29, 2024

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

Read on to learn about the expertise amongst our team members as they drive change ...

Blogs October 25, 2024

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 ...

Blogs October 25, 2024

Charles N Gordon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

With high hopes for a safe future for both the environment and the wildlife within ...

News Releases October 23, 2024

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Resilia offers technology and one-to-one coaching to support effectiveness, creativity, and workflow in nonprofits across ...

Stories October 22, 2024

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As we enter National Estate Planning Awareness Week, now's a good time for a brief ...

News Releases October 9, 2024

Four Local Organizations Graduate from Leadership Training Program

In May, leaders from four local grassroots groups celebrated their completion of The Leadership Classroom ...

News Releases October 8, 2024

Software Conversion Update

Important information about our software conversion and expected service suspensions and delays.

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Publications September 16, 2024

Advising The Charitable Millionaire Next Door

With so many of your charitably-inclined clients holding large sums of money in 401(k)s and ...

News Releases September 7, 2024

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