Our People
The Community Foundation is your local resource for philanthropy. We work daily to collect contributions from private donors, manage them to grow over time, and then distribute funding to local charities to help them thrive. We are here to serve you, our donors and our community.
Staff
With extensive knowledge of our community’s changing needs, our staff is uniquely suited to assist you with your philanthropy and charitable giving; grants, collaborations and initiatives that invest in our nonprofit community; and usage of the Philanthropy Center.
Board
Our Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders who are responsible for managing the Foundation’s assets, developing new funds and making grants to the organizations that the Community Foundation and its donors support.
Careers
Visit this page often to view our latest job openings.
News & Stories
$45,000 In Grants Distributed To Cortland County Nonprofits
In the eighth year of its Cortland County Bright Ideas grants program (Bright Ideas), the ...
Community Foundation Announces Promotions
The Central New York Community Foundation has promoted six staff members.
Empowering LGBTQ+ Pride Organizers Across New York
Hear from Kevin Bailey, founder of Come Out Central New York, on the importance of ...
Community Foundation Announces Three New Black Equity & Excellence Council Members
The Central New York Community Foundation is welcoming three new Black Equity & Excellence Fund ...
Responsive Giving | Ursula Hubby
Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, ...
Seeking Clarity? Write Your Obituary.
Sitting down to write your own obituary probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to ...
Nancy Bellow | Giving For Purpose
Bellow, a native of Oswego, NY, chose to make the community her lifelong home. Through ...
Lucy McLean | Unrestricted Giving
Last year, we shared Lucy's story as an example of how even the most surprising ...
Building Bridges Of Opportunity | MOZAIC
People with developmental and intellectual disabilities have long been making meaningful contributions in workplaces and ...
$45,000 In Grants Distributed To Cortland County Nonprofits
In the eighth year of its Cortland County Bright Ideas grants program (Bright Ideas), the ...
Community Foundation Announces Promotions
The Central New York Community Foundation has promoted six staff members.
Empowering LGBTQ+ Pride Organizers Across New York
Hear from Kevin Bailey, founder of Come Out Central New York, on the importance of ...
Community Foundation Announces Three New Black Equity & Excellence Council Members
The Central New York Community Foundation is welcoming three new Black Equity & Excellence Fund ...
Responsive Giving | Ursula Hubby
Over her 97 years, Ursula Hubby's generosity and kindness benefited countless Central New Yorkers. Now, ...
Seeking Clarity? Write Your Obituary.
Sitting down to write your own obituary probably doesn’t sound like an ideal way to ...
Nancy Bellow | Giving For Purpose
Bellow, a native of Oswego, NY, chose to make the community her lifelong home. Through ...
Lucy McLean | Unrestricted Giving
Last year, we shared Lucy's story as an example of how even the most surprising ...
Building Bridges Of Opportunity | MOZAIC
People with developmental and intellectual disabilities have long been making meaningful contributions in workplaces and ...