a publication of the central new york community foundation

Smart GivingFall 2014

in this issue

Women’s Fund Reaches $1 Million Goalpage 3

The Linns Plan Legacy Gift for Animal Welfarepage 5

New Performance Management Learning Community Beginspage 10

Phoenix Central School graduates will soon have a new opportunity for assistance with college costs thanks to a large scholarship fund recently established by an alumna of the district. After the March 2014 passing of Roberta Hurd, a graduate of the Class of 1939, the Robert & Roberta Hurd Scholarship Fund was established with a bequest gift to the Central New York Community Foundation – totaling upwards of $1 million.

What may be most remarkable about this story is that Roberta and Robert led fairly modest lives. Robert worked as a tool and die maker and Roberta worked her entire professional life as an accountant. They were a devoted couple who were rich in love for one another. They remembered fondly their days in the Phoenix schools where they met during the 1930s. Robert died in 1992, three months shy of their 50th wedding anniversary. Roberta went on to live another 20 years, but she always missed the man she said was her true soul mate.

Roberta began her relationship with the Community Foundation in 1993, when she quietly reached out to establish a scholarship fund in her husband’s memory. In addition to naming the fund as a beneficiary of her estate, she also took steps to increase the amount of her gift by donating the ownership of a $500,000 life insurance policy and establishing a Charitable Remainder Trust.

The Community Foundation will invest and administer the fund and the school’s scholarship selection committee will select student recipients. The fund will annually award a $40,000 scholarship to a graduating senior, which will be paid out over 4 years. This is the largest private scholarship ever awarded through the Phoenix Central School District, located in a primarily rural Oswego County community 15 miles northwest of Syracuse.

Roberta’s love for her husband and their alma mater motivated her gift - that love will now live on in the lives of the many students who will benefit from it. While the student beneficiaries of the Hurds’ thoughtfulness will not know them, they will surely appreciate their generous and unselfish desire to invest in their futures.

Visit cnycf.org/hurd to read an extended version of this story.

Bequest Establishes $1 Million Scholarship Fund for Phoenix Central School

Cancer Infusion Room Gives Children Comfortpage 9

Robert & Roberta Hurd met at Phoenix Central School in the 1930s. A new scholarship established in their memory will benefit future students.

Point of ViewThis November marks four years since we moved into the Central New York Philanthropy Center. The Center is the realization of our strategic goal to create a “hub” and convening space for the philanthropic sector and local nonprofit organizations. Our LEED-accredited renovation of the former University Club building in downtown Syracuse was inspired by similar projects undertaken by our fellow community foundations in such peer cities as Providence, RI, Grand Rapids, MI, and Columbus, OH. Over the last four years the Center has become an active, visible, and accessible focal point for our community’s charitable activities.

The Center’s rentable space continues to fill up with nonprofit and foundation tenants. We’re pleased to welcome the Central New York Land Trust, the Onondaga County Bar Association and Onondaga County Bar Foundation as new tenants. The Center’s recently renovated third

floor includes a new conference space. This new space, along with our first floor meetings rooms and second floor ballroom, are all available for use by philanthropic, nonprofit and governmental organizations.

We took the opportunity when moving into the Center four years ago to consider how this project could amplify our mission to support the local community and its nonprofit organizations. We launched the Nonprofit Essentials Workshop Series (NEWS) in 2011. Since that time, more than 800 individuals from more than 250 nonprofits across the region have attended our seminars on a variety of nonprofit management topics. We’ve developed partnerships with faculty and staff at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, Le Moyne College, SUNY Oswego and others to bring quality seminar leaders and presenters to the local community.

We purchased the building that would become the Center in March 2009 during a difficult economic time, which turned out to be the bottom of a volatile investment market. The hundreds of gifts, endowments and donor legacies that have sustained us for more than eight decades, along with gifts made in support of the project, made it possible for us to take the long view and move forward. Our assets under management, gifts received, and grants distributed, as well as our institutional visibility and presence, have all increased significantly since our move. We’re proud that we have also been able to create new and meaningful learning and convening opportunities for local nonprofits while preserving and enhancing an important historic building at a key location in our downtown core.

Peter A. DunnPresident & CEO

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The Allyn Foundation

Central New York Land Trust

Health Foundation for Western & Central New York

Human Services Leadership Council of Central New York

Junior League of Syracuse

Onondaga County Bar Association

Onondaga County Bar Foundation

Sage Upstate

The Central New York

Philanthropy Center

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Women’s Fund.

One million dollars could mean many different things to different people, but for the members of the Women’s Fund of CNY, it means a great deal more than just a dollar amount. With an initial endowment goal of $100,000 at its inception in 1998, the Women’s Fund has far surpassed that number by impressively surpassing its $1 million endowment goal as of March 31, 2014.

The Women’s Fund, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation, supports, empowers and recognizes the advancement and full participation of women and girls in Central New York through an annual grantmaking process. In 2011, the Fund launched a three-year campaign to reach its $1 million endowment goal. With the help of the community and generous donors and sponsors, the Fund has awarded more than $200,000 in grants since inception and continues to prosper.

“This milestone is significant because it is the result of the dedication of so many volunteers and donors over the last 16 years since the Women’s Fund’s inception,” said Caragh Fahy, Chair of the Women’s Fund Governance Council.

In celebration of its tremendous endowment achievement, the Women’s Fund hosted a luncheon at SKY Armory in Syracuse this fall. More than 100 Fund supporters attended the celebratory lunch, where they enjoyed remarks from keynote speaker Eve Ensler, a noted playwright, author, and activist for women and girls. Ensler gave a powerful presentation that affirmed women’s activism and empowerment.

“We were thrilled to be able to host Tony Award-winning playwright Eve Ensler at our celebration luncheon,” said Fahy. “Her current work on the City of Joy project in Congo was inspiring and reminded us that similar needs exist right here in our

community.”

With its initial $1 million endowment in place, the Women’s Fund is energized to continue advocating for women of all ages in Central New York by making significant, meaningful grant opportunities available to community causes addressing the needs of women and girls.

Girls participate in the Young Women Scientist Summer Camp at The MoST, funded by the Women’s Fund of CNY.

governancecouncil:• Lisa D. Alford• Jill W. Allen• Patricia J. Callahan• Lauren Crossett• Karen S. DeJarnette• Jill Dungey• Caragh Fahy, Chair• Jessica Hughes• Pamela Hyland• Helen Kelley• Annemarie Mosley• Jill S. Palmeter• Judith E. Pollman• Elizabeth Quilter• Shelby Redmond• Carol M. Satchwell• Mary Shaheen• Carol K. Wixson

how to donate:The Women’s Fund of Central New York is the union of many gifts, big and small, made by those who want to support women and girls. To donate, visit womensfundofcny.org

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Current and former Women’s Fund Governance Council members gather at the

Spring 2014 Grantee Celebration.

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Giving Matters

Maximizing Your Stock GivingAs 2014 comes to an end, we thought it was timely to share ways to give with highly appreciated stock as well as some important year-end tips.

What is the big deal about giving appreciated securities?

The advantage to giving appreciated securities is that you can get an income tax deduction for the gift and also avoid the capital gains associated with the appreciated portion of the gift. Currently, the federal capital gains tax rates are between 15% and 23.8% depending on your tax bracket and whether the net investment income surtax applies, so gifts provide a significant tax benefit.

Resetting Cost Basis

Sometimes you have a particular stock that has done very well and you want to keep that company in your portfolio. However, it has a very low cost basis and a lot of capital gain. By gifting the stock, the capital gains tax can be avoided. Then, you can use your cash to repurchase that very same stock which resets your cost basis. Your portfolio allocation is the same, but has become more tax favorable.

Rebalancing

Your advisor will periodically need to rebalance your portfolio in order to keep the asset distribution consistent with your risk tolerance. For example, due to market performance your 60% allocation to stocks may have become 50% or 70% of your portfolio, and your advisor must buy and sell within your portfolio (i.e., rebalance) to return to your appropriate allocation. Some

portion of this rebalancing may be achieved by donating the appreciated securities and then using cash to buy the assets that need to be increased.

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Congress has not decided whether the Charitable IRA Rollover provision will be extended or possibly even made permanent. We will keep you informed as this topic develops. One thing that we are sure of is that anyone age 70 ½ or older will have required minimum distributions to take from their IRAs. These required minimum distributions can be donated after you receive them. This donation can offset the income tax due because of the IRA distribution.

Year-End Giving Tips• Earlier is better. Beat the year-end rush by sending your gifts early. Also, more

complex gifts such as an IRA transfer or a gift of stock may take longer to process, so please allow enough time.

• Notify us when transferring stock. It is important to contact us when donating securities so that we may credit your gift appropriately. Also, ask your broker to disclose your name or the name of your fund when transferring the shares so we can identify you easily.

• Use our online resources. Using our website, www.cnycf.org, donor-advised fundholders can make grant suggestions, replenish a fund, access our stock transfer form, and much more.

• Dates to Know: Gifts credited for 2014 tax returns must be delivered to the Community Foundation by 4:30 p.m. on December 31, postmarked on or before December 31, or given online by 11:59 p.m. on December 31.

Thomas Griffith, CAP®, ChFC®

Gift Planning Officer

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The LinnsA Lifetime of Charity:

Bob and Zalie Linn live in Manlius with

their dogs.

Bob and Zalie Linn’s commitment to volunteerism and charity was woven into their DNA from the start. When Zalie was growing up in Wellsville, she remembers many nights when her father, Charles, would race off to fulfill his duties as a volunteer fireman or ambulance corps member. Her mother, a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer for all of her daughter’s activities, and an ever-present force in all of the school bake sales, also provided a strong example of what it means to be a positive force in the community.

Bob’s parents also modeled a strong sense of commitment to volunteerism and charity, imparting to Bob and his sister a sense of responsibility to be contributors in their community. Bob’s mother, Ruth, volunteered at Albany Medical Center and his father was active at their Temple. There is no doubt that these early seeds grew into the values that made Bob and Zalie a perfect match when they married two years after completing college.

As Bob and Zalie started their public accounting careers, there was little time to act on their volunteer instincts. As they became more established, however, their financial acumen proved to be a valuable skill set that they could put to use in their many nonprofit board roles. From their early work with the International Center of Syracuse, to their more recent involvement with the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and a number of other animal welfare, children’s services and community beautification charities, Bob and Zalie have been active in civic life in Syracuse for decades.

“Being a part of the fabric of this community is important to both of us,” said Zalie. “We enjoy making a difference for the organizations that enhance our region because we love Central New York and we feel that it is our responsibility to help make it a better place to live.”

Bob and Zalie have great compassion for the community’s four-legged friends. They contribute their time and make donations to a number of animal welfare organizations. Their love of animals, present in their own lives through their affinity for the English Setters that share their home, led them to create a legacy fund at the Community Foundation to make sure that care for “creatures great and small” will continue beyond their lives.

“We made a provision in our wills to create a named fund at the Community Foundation to support animal care and welfare because we are confident that the Foundation will be a good steward of the gift,” said Bob. “We have seen firsthand the way that their board and staff ensure that charitable wishes of donors are honored and that impact is achieved.”

Through this fund, Bob and Zalie will be remembered in the community they love and will make a difference for the thousands of animals in need in our region for generations to come. We are pleased to help the Linns and hundreds of other local families to achieve a lasting impact, meeting the community needs they have a passion to support in perpetuity.

If you are interested in telling us your

story of generosity and exploring how your charitable interests

can be supported after you are gone, please

contact Jenn Owens at 883-5540 or by email at jowens@cnycf.org.

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Ar ts, Culture & Humanitiespoint of contact - $10,000Upgrade its audio/visual system to better exhibit contemporary arts from around the world

symphoria - $18,000 Implement Sounds of Nature, a multi-media orchestra program to be performed at 4 middle schools along with discussion and demonstrationsyracuse shakespeare festival - $3,100Produce the No Bully Shakespeare program to help elementary- and middle-school students recognize and overcome bullying situations

Educationlearning disabilities of cny - $20,000 Install a new telephone system

skaneateles library association - $10,366 Install a satellite station at the Skaneateles YMCA, which will allow library card holders to pick up and drop off books from the Onondaga County Public Library catalogue

Environment & Animalsamerican farmland trust - $15,000 Establish the Local Agriculture and Land Leadership Institute to educate local farm owners and community leaders on the land use and economic development issues that impact agriculture

fenner renewable energy education center - $4,000Conduct strategic planning for stabilizing infrastructure and operations at the Madison County wind farm that educates visitors on renewable energy sources, production, and conservation

onondaga earth corps - $20,500 Purchase a truck that will transport its expanded youth volunteer force to ongoing conservation activities, including tree planting and maintenance of green infrastructure sites

Human Servicesamerican red cross of cny- $20,000 Implement its Community Resilience Strategy, designed to increase civic participation in emergency preparedness

arise at the farm - $20,000Build an inclusive playground that is fully accessible for children of all abilities at its Chittenango facility

children’s consortium - $39,459 Expand its Nurturing Parenting program at 410 Crouse Methadone Clinic, which assists drug-dependent parents with developing self-awareness, empathy, family communication and disciplinary alternatives

farmers market federation - $5,000Establish the Mohawk Valley Farmers Market Managers Alliance, which will work to educate managers on techniques for improving sales and profitability

food bank of cny - $30,000Purchase a transport vehicle that will provide the organization with the capacity to accept all donated food items available

frank h. hiscock legal aid society - $35,000Purchase new computers as they install a web-based case and document management system that will centralize data pertaining to its free legal services cases

image initiative - $5,000Conduct strategic planning in an effort to identify opportunities to increase the organization’s capacity to mentor at-risk young women

loretto health & rehabilitation center - $16,620Transform the lobby area of the Cunningham-Fahey Skilled Nursing Facility into a welcoming space for residents and families to gather, visit and participate in organized recreation

matthew 25 farm - $20,000Purchase farm equipment that will increase its yield of fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution at Central New York food pantries and soup kitchens

Community ImpactIn June and September, our board of directors approved grants to 25 nonprofit organizations through our Community Grants program, totaling $537,859.

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on point for college - $23,984Expand the Mentoring/Empowerment Networking program, which advises first-generation college students on the skills and professional connections that lead to employment opportunities

peace, inc. - $30,000Purchase snowplow equipment for winter maintenance of its parking lots, frequented daily by those utilizing its childcare, mentoring, nutrition, financial, housing and family resource services

rescue mission alliance - $100,000 Expand its emergency shelter in Syracuse, addressing a growing need for overnight services that provide a safe and secure alternative for the homeless

somali bantu community association - $9,587Open a computer lab to train and assist students, adults and the surrounding community in achieving their educational and employment goals

spanish action league of onondaga county - $33,000Launch the Youth and Careers program, which will encourage Latino youth to explore a professional path through community involvement and connection with professional role models and educational opportunities

westcott community center - $12,243 Upgrade a computer lab utilized by after-school, tutoring, adult learning, literacy and senior training programs

Public & Societal Benefitsyracuse urban renewal agency - $30,000Conduct public dialogue and develop conceptual designs for the redesign of the New City Park in Downtown Syracuse

town of salina - $7,000Renovate baseball fields at Wemesfelder Park in collaboration with the Liverpool Girls’ Softball League

These grants were made possible through the support of the following funds:

• Shirley M. Aubrey Fund• Charlotte and Donald Ball Fund• The Benji Fund• Besse Family Fund• Charles F. Brannock Fund• Shirley M. Brennan Fund• William L. Broad Fund• Elizabeth Salisbury Brooks Fund• Kenneth P. & Charlotte C. Buckley Fund• Thomas & Mary Cabasino Fund• Carriage House Foundation Fund• Philip R. & Elizabeth E. Chase Fund• Clarke Family Fund• Solly & Belle Cohen Fund• Community Fund• Mary Frances Costello Fund• Alfred & Grace Dibella Fund• Mary Louise Dunn #2 Fund• M. Harold & Frances M. Dwyer Fund• Margaret J. Early Fund• Carlton R. Estey Fund• Alice M. Gaylord Trusts• Minnie O. Goodman Estate Fund• Frances E. & John S. Hancock Fund

• Carroll A. Hennessy Fund• Frances Singer Hennessy Fund• Anthony A. & Susan E. Henninger

Memorial Fund• Hills Family Fund• John H. & Mary P. Hughes Fund• Flora Mather Hosmer Fund• I.A. Hotze Fund• Iaconis, Iaconis & Baum Fund• Leo & Natalie Jivoff Fund• Martha & Eugene F. Keppler Fund• Marjorie D. Kienzle Fund• George & Luella Krahl Fund• Alicia A. & George W. Lee Fund• L.C. Maier Community Fund• Gay D. Marsellus Fund• John F. Marsellus Fund• Helen Hancock McClintock Fund• James & Aileen Miller Fund• Donald C. & Marion F. Newton Fund• Peggy Ogden Community Fund• Dorothy M. Olds Fund• P-D Family Fund• Theodore & Marjorie B. Pierson Fund

• Robert & Anne Pietrafesa Fund• Robert A. & Winifred S. Pond Family Fund• Brian Cole Retan Memorial Fund• Daniel & Jeanne Schwartz Fund• James A. & McDowell Smith Reynolds Fund• Lettie H. Rohrig Fund• Lawrence E. Root Fund• Rosalind & Seymour Rudolph Fund• Robert M. & Dorothy M. Salisbury Fund• Ralph Myron Sayer and Sophrona Davis

Sayer Endowment Fund• Helene C. Schroeder Fund• Frederick B. & Laura B. Scott Fund• Winifred & DeVillo Sloan Jr. Family Fund• Lee & Alice Smith Fund• Walter A. Thayer Fund• Frances M. Thompson Fund• Olga Dietz Turner Fund• Carolyn V. West Fund• The Witherill Fund• Forrest H. Witmeyer Fund• Arthur W. & Mabel P. Wrieden Memorial

FundTo learn more about these funds and many others that make our grantmaking possible, visit cnycf.org/funds.

Communicating the Strengths of Your Proposal through the Project Budget

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by Olive SephumaDirector, Community

Grantmaking

Far beyond being just a table to plug in dollars and cents, the budget form within our Community Grant application is a critical component of the case that an applicant makes for funding. How the numbers are reflected in this table is often where the “rubber meets the road” for an application. Here are some ways that you can use the budget page to accurately communicate the strengths of your proposal.

To begin, your overall budget should realistically represent the scope of your project, and the budget line items should reflect current costs or going rates for any anticipated expenses. The Community Foundation generally does not

fund the entire cost of any one project. Rather, we look to see that others in the community are also supporting the project. The more support contributed by others, the stronger the statement that the wider community values the project. Including in-kind contributions from your agency or others gives a fuller picture of the true cost of the project. For instance, if you secure a vendor discount, you can reflect that amount as an in-kind contribution from outside sources.

The budget is also an opportunity to demonstrate that the project is an organizational priority for the applicant. You will want to show that your organization has “skin in the game” by including some type of contribution from your agency. The agency contribution does not necessarily have to be monetary. Consider all the ways that your organization ends up contributing to the implementation of a

project, and include them in the overall project budget. For example, staff time to administer a project can be included as an in-kind contribution.

For any project, the Foundation prefers to help organizations invest in line items that are tangible and long-lasting, such as equipment. Keep in mind that the Community Foundation does not typically provide general operating support, and will usually only fund salaries associated with project start-up or the expansion of an existing program. Remember that for every expansion or start-up, it will be important to have a well thought out sustainability plan. Other costs that the Community Foundation will not typically cover include intern stipends or costs that have already been incurred.

Our average Community Grant award is about $20,000. However, the amount an organization should apply for depends on the nature of the project and the associated costs, as well as the size of the organization’s operating budget. Our staff can assist you in determining the appropriate request amount during your pre-grant meeting. If you have any questions regarding the budget page, please feel free to contact any member of the Grants Team for assistance.

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A few toys can bring much joy to a child undergoing chemotherapy treatments at the new Dr. William J. Waters Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders, housed at the new Upstate Cancer Center. The hallmark of the new center is an infusion “playroom” that is filled from top to bottom with park-themed interactive activities, toys and games for the children and teens passing through its doors.

The newly opened Cancer Center offers a full range of services and care including prevention, early detection, genetic counseling, treatment, surgical and inpatient care, and survivorship counseling. The playroom features private infusion rooms as well as an open setting for those who might like to socialize during their treatment.

“We really wanted this room to be as inviting as possible, filled with lots of light, vibrant colors and interactive activities,” said Donald Zorn, Cancer Campaign Manager and Director of Development for Strategic Initiatives. “The children are going to be here getting chemo treatments for anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours, and we want to make it as pleasant for them as possible.”

The infusion playroom was made possible in part by a Community Foundation grant, which was used to outfit the space with child-friendly furnishings. The room is unique in that every inch of space is utilized in creative ways with the interests of infants and toddlers, children, teens, and even visiting parents in mind. Floor-to-ceiling windows spanning the entire length of the playroom overlook a second floor rooftop healing garden that features four seasons of greenery to provide patients with something pleasant to look out at all year round.

Painted murals of fluffy clouds, blue skies, trees and forests complete the transformation of the children’s area into a joyful, park-themed space. One look downward and visitors will find a vinyl river, interactive “liquid motion” medallions, and leaves that light up when stepped on, flowing throughout the floor.

The former infusion room at Upstate Cancer Center, where chemotherapy was administered, conducted 800 treatments each month. It is expected that the new infusion center will greatly increase that capacity.

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The new Upstate Cancer Center offers advanced outpatient treatment, clinical research studies and support services all in one location. Cancer treatments, cancer research, education and prevention provides hope and inspiration.

Upstate sees more than 2,000 new cancer patients per year, resulting in 45,000 visits to the downtown campus.

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Upstate Cancer Center’s Infusion Playroom produces natural light which enhances the décor of the nature and park theme of the room.

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Data can have a profound effect on a nonprofit organization’s ability to share the story of its impact on the community. The Community Foundation’s Performance Management initiative helps organizations navigate the complexities of data measurement to evaluate and communicate their effectiveness.

This fall, we awarded our third round of Performance Management grants. All recipients are now members of a new Performance Management Learning Community. The group will meet over the course of the next year to hone their data management skills and share their successes and challenges with one another. The following list of 10 grants, totaling $181,640, describes the performance indicators each organization will be measuring through this effort:

baltimore woods nature center - $19,990

Measure the effectiveness of its Nature in the City program in improving academic performance of Syracuse City School District students

child care solutions - $20,000

Examine the impact of its technical assistance programs provided to child care centers in the field of literacy programming

children’s consortium - $20,000

Identify the improvements in parenting skills acquired by participants of its Nurturing Parenting program

huntington family centers - $20,000

Determine whether its intervention programs affect school attendance, behavioral referrals and overall academic performance

interfaith works - $20,000

Digitize and analyze survey responses from program participants at its Ahmad and Elizabeth E-Hindi Center for Dialogue

greater syracuse works - $20,000

Establish a community-wide system for tracking employment-related outcomes and identifying client overlap between partner organizations

southwest community center - $8,250

Evaluate the impact its after-school programming is having on children’s math scores

st. camillus health and rehabilitation center - $16,310

Analyze the value of its outpatient, post-hospital visit rehabilitation services offered through the Diagnostic and Treatment Center

on point for college - $20,000

Define how career action plans influence employment opportunities for student participants of its On Point for Jobs program

united way of cny - $17,090

Measure the community outcomes achieved as a result of its funding and programs

Funding for these grants was provided by the Shirley M. Aubrey, Charles F. Brannock, Community, John M. & Mary L. Gallinger, Marjorie D. Kienzle, George & Luella Krahl, John F. Marsellus, and Martha Funds.

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Calendar: Upcoming Events & Deadlines

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Join us for some of our exciting nonprofit workshops this year and don’t forget to mark your calendar with our upcoming grant deadlines!

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We recently launched a new professional development initiative that will help prepare nonprofit leaders for the future. The Marsellus Executive Development Program offers executive directors the opportunity to brush up on their leadership and work performance skills.

This six-month course was designed with third-party consultant The Leading Element to help nonprofit leaders elevate their thinking and connect with a strong group of peers. The program focuses on four main strategies to energize participating executives: a 360-degree assessment of each individual’s strengths and opportunities, individual coaching sessions, consultant-led peer learning sessions and group-led peer meetings.

We are happy to welcome our first class of eleven executive directors during this inaugural year. Their dedication to this program will benefit their organizations and the constituents they serve, as well as help them achieve their own personal goals.

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Grant Application Deadline: Women’s Fund of Central New YorkThe Women’s Fund of Central New York is seeking applications for projects that support women and girls. Visit womensfundofcny.org for application guidelines.

N.E.W.S.: Advanced Grant WritingFacilitated by Sara Wason, Executive Director, Foundation Relations, Syracuse University. Fine-tune your grant writing skills.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Visit cnycf.org/events to register.

Grant Application Deadline: Greater Pulaski Community FundThe Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund is seeking applications from organizations that serve the Village of Pulaski and the Town of Richland. Visit cnycf.org/Pulaski for application guidelines.

Grant Application Deadline: Community GrantmakingNonprofit organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties may apply for grants to fund innovative projects in various fields. Visit cnycf.org/grants for application guidelines.

Grant Application Deadline: Cayuga Community FundThe Cayuga Community Fund is seeking applications from programs that directly serve Cayuga County residents. Visit cnycf.org/Cayuga for application guidelines.

This summer we joined several community partners in announcing the launch of a new workforce development initiative that aims to create job opportunities for low-income residents in Syracuse. The Work Train Collaborative was established to help local employers fill workforce gaps by identifying their specialized (and sometimes industry-specific) employment needs, and then working with local education partners and community service organizations to train interested individuals in those fields before placement.

How it will workEmployers will be asked to convene and collectively identify their workforce needs in depth. The Collaborative then utilizes this feedback to identify the training and supplemental services that will be necessary to make individuals competitive within the job market.

Upon identifying training needs, the Collaborative will work with local educational institutions to deliver industry-specific trainings and certifications, as well as supplemental life and work readiness skills, to ensure success. In addition, community organizations will identify the barriers that low-income individuals face to ensure that the new trainings will be fully accessible by job seekers. Upon placement, the Collaborative plans to continue its work by ensuring that long-term career supports are available to maintain job retention.

The Community Foundation partnered with United Way of Central New York, the Allyn Foundation, the Reisman Foundation, the Gifford Foundation, CenterState CEO and St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Foundation to help fund the Collaborative’s operations. We are excited to see the positive impacts this collaboration will have on the quality of life in Central New York.

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board of directorsJ. Andrew BreuerWilliam C. BrodCraig Buckhout, CFAEvelyn CarterLinda Dickerson Hartsock, ChairRichard D. Hole, Esq.David A. Holstein, Esq.Steven JacobsEllen Percy Kraly, Ph.D.David J. Moynihan, CPATimothy PenixJ. Daniel Pluff, IMCBrian Pollard, D.D.S.Rita L. Reicher, Ph.D.M. Jack Rudnick, Esq.Robert Scolaro, Esq.Corinne R. Smith, Ph.D.Michael J. WampGwen Webber-McLeodMaryann M. Winters, MS, CPA

legal counselGay M. Pomeroy, Esq. Mackenzie Hughes LLP

staffPeter A. Dunn, President & CEO

finance and operationsLiz Cavallaro, Chief Financial OfficerDottie DeSimone, Senior AccountantKathleen Deaver, Fund Operations ManagerRobyn Smith, Events & Operations ManagerMyia Knapp, Finance AssistantKara Satalin, Administrative Assistant

development and marketingJennifer L. Owens, Vice PresidentMonica Merante, Donor Relations OfficerKatrina Crocker, Communications OfficerThomas Griffith, Gift Planning OfficerJan L. Lane, Development AssociateJuliet Maloff, Communications Associate

grants and community initiatives

John G. Eberle, Vice PresidentFrank Ridzi, Director, Research & Community InitiativesOlive Sephuma, Director, Community GrantmakingDanielle M. Hurley, Program OfficerDavid A. Kilpatrick, Grants Manager

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