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PETER A. DUNN

President & CEO

Peter welcomes all questions you may have regarding the Community Foundation and its services.

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Communications

Katrina M. Crocker

Vice President of Communications

Katrina develops and leads the implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy that builds and sustains awareness of the Community Foundation’s philanthropic voice in Central New York. She is happy to respond to media inquiries and answer your questions regarding overall communications.

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Juliet R. Maloff

Senior Communications Officer

Juliet champions and guides the Community Foundation’s brand management to internal and external audiences by overseeing and producing media relations and print, digital and social media communications. She is happy to respond to media inquiries and answer your questions regarding any of our externally facing digital or print content.

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Cory Schad

Senior Events & Communications Manager

Cory plans and executes Community Foundation events and provides general communications support. He is happy to answer your questions regarding events, advertising and sponsorships, and affiliate fund communications.

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Community Investment

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Darrell Buckingham

Program Officer

Darrell provides support with planning and implementing the Community Foundation’s strategic initiatives that enhance the quality of life in neighborhoods and communities in the Central New York region. He is happy to answer your questions regarding CNYCF’s literacy, early childhood, LeadSafeCNY initiatives, and Black Equity & Excellence fund.

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Colby Cyrus

Program Manager

Colby assists with the development, implementation and monitoring of grantmaking and programs. He is happy to answer your questions related to the Community Grant program, grant reporting and affiliate fund grants.

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Elisia Gonzalez

Grants Manager

Elisia provides administrative, initiative and grantmaking support. Elisia is happy to answer your questions regarding grants, programs and the online grant application portal.

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Danielle Johnson

Senior Director of Grants & Programs

Danielle oversees the Community Grantmaking program and nonprofit development programs. She is happy to answer your questions regarding Community Grantmaking, NEWS, IDEA, Madison County Rural Poverty Fund, and Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders.

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Frank M. Ridzi, PhD

Vice President of Community Investment

Frank oversees and monitors the grantmaking process, conducts research on issues or concerns of importance to the Community Foundation, shares expertise with donors and manages special projects and strategic initiatives. He is happy to answer your questions related to building, sustaining and sharing community knowledge and measuring impact through such initiatives as CNY Vitals, the Community Data Group, The Human Services Leadership Council, and Work Train.

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Qiana Williams

Program Officer

Qiana engages directly with community residents and nonprofit staff to assist in the design and implementation of the Community Foundation’s strategic initiatives and grantmaking. She is happy to answer your questions regarding neighborhood and resident engagement and The Leadership Classroom (TLC).

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Development

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Thomas M. Griffith, AEP®, CAP®, ChFC®

Vice President of Development

Tom creates and implements custom charitable giving plans for individuals, families and companies in coordination with their professional advisors. He also helps local nonprofits create and build endowments. Tom is happy to answer questions about your charitable planning.

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Jan L. Lane, CAP®

Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Jan supports charitable planning for individuals, families and companies and facilitates the Foundation’s legacy planning program. She is happy to answer your questions regarding lifetime and legacy giving options, multi-generational engagement, fund succession planning and legacy preservation.

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Monica M. Merante, CAP®

Senior Director of Philanthropic Services

Monica serves as the primary contact for donors, connecting them with the many resources available through the Community Foundation. She is happy to answer questions about your fund, help you identify areas of charitable interest, and research organizations and causes that you would like 
to support.

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Pragya S. Murphy, MBA, CAP®

Senior Philanthropic Advisor

Pragya supports charitable planning for individuals, families and companies and provides outreach to the local professional advisor community and nonprofit organizations. She is happy to answer your questions regarding the financial advisor program, nonprofit agency funds, affiliate fund development, lifetime giving and legacy giving.

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Finance & Administration

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Gerianne P. Corradino, SHRM-CP

Human Resources & Operations Officer

Geri is responsible for providing operational, IT and human resources related support to staff as well as overseeing the Central New York Philanthropy Center (CNYPC) building. She is happy to answer your questions about renting space in the Central New York Philanthropy Center.

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Terri M. Evans

Administrative Associate

Terri provides administrative support to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Community Foundation. She is the first person to welcome constituents, visitors and staff when they arrive at the Philanthropy Center.

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Dana Fiel

Finance Manager

Dana is responsible for the grant distribution and accounts payable processes. She is happy to answer your questions about accounts payable.

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Jenny E. Green

Senior Information Systems Officer

Jenny provides support to donors, fund advisors and staff related to the organization’s data management system. She also manages the Community Foundation’s gift acceptance and acknowledgment process. Jenny is happy to help with updating contact info.

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Elizabeth T. Hartman, CPA

Senior Director of Finance

She is happy to answer your questions about the audited financial statements or the 990, and is the main contact for auditors’ requests for confirmations.

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Davona Lawrence

Finance Associate

Davona assists in the grant distribution and accounts payable processes.

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Yeisha Núñez-Denson

Accountant
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Kimberly P. Sadowski, CPA

Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Kim oversees finance, accounting, investments, information technology, human resources and operations. She is happy to answer your questions regarding investments, foundation operations and talent recruitment.

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Scholarships and Student Support

Dana E. Lyons-Canty

Officer of Scholarship & Student Support, Say Yes Syracuse

Dana is happy to answer your questions about Say Yes Syracuse scholarships.

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Ahmeed Turner

Vice President of Scholarships & Student Support; Executive Director of Say Yes Syracuse

Ahmeed is happy to answer your questions about scholarships and Say Yes Syracuse.

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News & Stories

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News Releases May 3, 2023

Doula Care Project Chosen by City Residents to Receive $150K for Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts

More than 480 votes were cast by Syracuse residents on Tuesday; $150,000 participatory budgeting grant ...

News Releases May 24, 2023

2021-2022 Say Yes Syracuse Report Card Released

To learn more about the impact Say Yes Syracuse is having on SCSD students, view ...

children dancing on stage
News Releases May 17, 2023

Funder Collaborative Formed to Increase STEM Youth Programming

$120,000 in grant funding will help bring nationally recognized STEM from Dance program to region.

Publications May 10, 2023

Point of View

Giving Voice Spring 2023: Point of View

Woman standing in doorway
Publications May 10, 2023

Planning a Benevolent Exit

Giving Voice Spring 2023: Giving Matters

Women sitting together
News Releases May 3, 2023

Doula Care Project Chosen by City Residents to Receive $150K for Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts

More than 480 votes were cast by Syracuse residents on Tuesday; $150,000 participatory budgeting grant ...

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