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

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

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Blogs October 29, 2024

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Stories October 22, 2024

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News Releases October 9, 2024

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News Releases October 8, 2024

Software Conversion Update

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Publications September 16, 2024

Advising The Charitable Millionaire Next Door

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News Releases September 7, 2024

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The documentary is set to premiere online through the Community Foundation’s YouTube channel on Monday, ...

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

Community Foundation Bringing Training Platform to Organizations Serving Historically Excluded Communities

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

Stories October 22, 2024

National Estate Planning Week

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.

hand holding growing money
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

CNY Community Foundation Premieres Lead Poisoning Documentary

The documentary is set to premiere online through the Community Foundation’s YouTube channel on Monday, ...

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