Investing in nonprofit professionals can have an exponential impact on the community. That is why we sponsor initiatives designed to strengthen our region’s nonprofit sector. 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

Bedroom at Elmcrest's new facility
Stories April 20, 2023

Safeguarding a Sanctuary: Elmcrest Offers Mental Health Services to Youth

Originally established as an orphanage in 1845, Elmcrest offered children protection and safety. As time ...

baby sleeping in a crib
Stories April 5, 2023

REACH CNY Assists Families as "Cribs for Kids" Partner

Throughout our lives, we are never as vulnerable as we are in our infancy. It’s ...

Students sitting around a table using laptops
Stories March 2, 2023

Junior Achievement Supports Students with Virtual Learning Program

Finding a career can feel like a heavy weight on youths’ shoulders and support may ...

Group of teens sitting at a table
Publications November 21, 2022

Adding New Flavor to Grantmaking with Participatory Budgeting

Giving Voice Fall 2022: Granting Matters

Bedroom at Elmcrest's new facility
Stories April 20, 2023

Safeguarding a Sanctuary: Elmcrest Offers Mental Health Services to Youth

Originally established as an orphanage in 1845, Elmcrest offered children protection and safety. As time ...

baby sleeping in a crib
Stories April 5, 2023

REACH CNY Assists Families as "Cribs for Kids" Partner

Throughout our lives, we are never as vulnerable as we are in our infancy. It’s ...

Students sitting around a table using laptops
Stories March 2, 2023

Junior Achievement Supports Students with Virtual Learning Program

Finding a career can feel like a heavy weight on youths’ shoulders and support may ...

Group of teens sitting at a table
Publications November 21, 2022

Adding New Flavor to Grantmaking with Participatory Budgeting

Giving Voice Fall 2022: Granting Matters

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