Investing in nonprofit professionals can have an exponential impact on the community. We seek to build a long-term, consistent relationship with your organization because supporting your cause is important to us and our mission. Curricula and program offerings evolve as needs change, ensuring that our nonprofit community remains strong, healthy and impactful.

A collaboration with community partners to connect talented Central New York individuals with nonprofit board service opportunities and provide online resources for nonprofit board members and leaders.

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Professional and personal development for our next generation of nonprofit leaders in Onondaga or Madison counties.

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Individualized leadership development opportunities for executive directors of organizations within Onondaga or Madison counties.

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Workshops and seminars for nonprofit staff and board members that provide a variety of tools for professional and organizational development.

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An eight-week training program offered in partnership with the Gifford Foundation to increase the pool of diverse nonprofit board members in our community.

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We’ve partnered with Resilia, a social impact organization, to strengthen Central New York based BIPOC-led/serving, LGBTQ+, and disability-serving nonprofit organizations. Through this partnership, Resilia will offer 25 Central New York nonprofits access to its exclusive online platform. Resilia offers technology and 1:1 coaching to support effectiveness, creativity, and workflow in nonprofits across the country.

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Professional development opportunities for non-management or entry-level management nonprofit staff members.

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Helps residents or grassroots groups to learn practical skills that make stronger, more effective neighborhood and grassroots leaders.

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Community Investment Stories

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 ...

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 ...

People gardening
Stories June 5, 2024

Delivering Hope through a Movement for Food Justice

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, InterFaith Works of Central New York began distributing ...

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Blogs May 13, 2024

Housing Designed for Syracuse Neighborhood Needs

Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny ...

Cortland Bright Ideas 2024
News Releases April 17, 2024

$55,000 In Grants Awarded to Cortland County Nonprofits

Applicants were invited to submit a ‘bright idea’ for enhancing their nonprofit and explain how ...

Men gardening
Blogs March 5, 2024

A safe space for Deaf New Americans to develop education, leadership, and life skills without limitation

Monu Chhetri, founder & CEO of Deaf New American Advocacy, Inc. explains how her participation ...

Group of people at event
Publications March 5, 2024

Collaborative Engagement with Nonprofit Partners

Giving Voice Winter 2024: Granting Matters

3 men standing outside
News Releases February 15, 2024

More than $765,000 Distributed to Local Nonprofits

The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $769,999 in grants to local nonprofits.

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 ...

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 ...

People gardening
Stories June 5, 2024

Delivering Hope through a Movement for Food Justice

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, InterFaith Works of Central New York began distributing ...

Community Voices header image
Blogs May 13, 2024

Housing Designed for Syracuse Neighborhood Needs

Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny ...

Cortland Bright Ideas 2024
News Releases April 17, 2024

$55,000 In Grants Awarded to Cortland County Nonprofits

Applicants were invited to submit a ‘bright idea’ for enhancing their nonprofit and explain how ...

Men gardening
Blogs March 5, 2024

A safe space for Deaf New Americans to develop education, leadership, and life skills without limitation

Monu Chhetri, founder & CEO of Deaf New American Advocacy, Inc. explains how her participation ...

Group of people at event
Publications March 5, 2024

Collaborative Engagement with Nonprofit Partners

Giving Voice Winter 2024: Granting Matters

3 men standing outside
News Releases February 15, 2024

More than $765,000 Distributed to Local Nonprofits

The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $769,999 in grants to local nonprofits.

View More