The Partner in Philanthropy Award honors estate planning attorneys, financial advisors, tax accountants and life insurance professionals who prioritize philanthropy in their service to clients and have helped many clients achieve their charitable goals either during their lifetime or as part of a legacy for future generations. They are committed to the community and their work to support philanthropy and encourage charitable giving across Central New York.

past Partner In Philanthropy Award recipients

Bill Kriesel AEP®, CFP®, CPA/PFS

Managing Member of Diversified Capital Management and Consultant and Former Member of Bowers CPAs & Advisors

When Bill received the Partner in Philanthropy Award, he was serving as the managing member of Diversified Capital Management, an investment advisory firm in Syracuse. With over 35 years of experience in accounting and over 25 years in financial planning, Bill focused on comprehensive financial planning, estate and retirement planning, insurance planning, investment planning, education planning, and business advisory services. His deep expertise and breadth of experience helped him see his clients holistically. Read More

Caragh Fahy, CFP

Caragh Fahy, CFP®

President & Owner, Madison Financial Planning Group

When Caragh served on the Community Foundation board, she had more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Caragh earned the Certified Financial Planner™ certification through the American College. She was Past-President and board member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). She was also invited to be one of 500 financial advisors to attend the exclusive Barron’s Top Women’s Summit. Prior to joining the board, Caragh served on the Community Foundation’s Professional Advisory Council. She also formerly served as Chair of the Women’s Fund of Central New York, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation, which provides grants to local organizations that serve the needs of women and girls. Read More

News & Stories

Blogs May 1, 2026

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...

News Releases April 27, 2026

$3.2 Million Gift Helps First Marsellus M.A.D.E. Cohort Lean into Leadership and Communication Skills

A $3.2 million gift is helping strengthen nonprofit leadership across Central New York through the ...

Person Boxing
Blogs April 22, 2026

Building Strength, Inside and Out: OptionZero’s B-Squared Initiative

A new initiative at OptionZero is helping people build strength in more ways than one. ...

News Releases April 21, 2026

Coming Soon: Sincerely, CNY

A new podcast from the Central New York Community Foundation

Handshake
Publications April 16, 2026

Your Planned Giving Partner: Five Ways the Community Foundation Can Help

The community foundation is more than a grantmaker—it’s a strategic partner helping nonprofits strengthen planned ...

Publications April 16, 2026

Tax Time: Old Things, New Things, and Things You Can Do

Tax season offers a valuable glimpse into how shifting tax laws are shaping donor behavior—and ...

Welcoming Our Cortland County Advisory Group
News Releases April 9, 2026

Central New York Community Foundation Announces Cortland County Advisory Group to Support Local Grantmaking

We have selected members of our new Cortland County Advisory Group to help guide local ...

A group of people talking at a table
News Releases March 31, 2026

Central New York Community Launches Participatory Budgeting in Oswego County to Begin Centennial Celebration

Community members invited to help decide how $75,000 will be invested locally.

Publications March 26, 2026

Nicholas & Agnes Renzi

Over five decades, Nicholas and Agnes Renzi quietly invested in the Cortland community they called ...

Blogs May 1, 2026

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...

News Releases April 27, 2026

$3.2 Million Gift Helps First Marsellus M.A.D.E. Cohort Lean into Leadership and Communication Skills

A $3.2 million gift is helping strengthen nonprofit leadership across Central New York through the ...

Person Boxing
Blogs April 22, 2026

Building Strength, Inside and Out: OptionZero’s B-Squared Initiative

A new initiative at OptionZero is helping people build strength in more ways than one. ...

News Releases April 21, 2026

Coming Soon: Sincerely, CNY

A new podcast from the Central New York Community Foundation

Handshake
Publications April 16, 2026

Your Planned Giving Partner: Five Ways the Community Foundation Can Help

The community foundation is more than a grantmaker—it’s a strategic partner helping nonprofits strengthen planned ...

Publications April 16, 2026

Tax Time: Old Things, New Things, and Things You Can Do

Tax season offers a valuable glimpse into how shifting tax laws are shaping donor behavior—and ...

Welcoming Our Cortland County Advisory Group
News Releases April 9, 2026

Central New York Community Foundation Announces Cortland County Advisory Group to Support Local Grantmaking

We have selected members of our new Cortland County Advisory Group to help guide local ...

A group of people talking at a table
News Releases March 31, 2026

Central New York Community Launches Participatory Budgeting in Oswego County to Begin Centennial Celebration

Community members invited to help decide how $75,000 will be invested locally.

Publications March 26, 2026

Nicholas & Agnes Renzi

Over five decades, Nicholas and Agnes Renzi quietly invested in the Cortland community they called ...

News & Stories