
Nonprofit Essentials Workshop Series (NEWS)
The Nonprofit Essentials Workshop Series (NEWS) offers the nonprofit community a variety of tools for professional and organizational development. A broad range of helpful workshop topics – from business planning to program evaluation – helps to strengthen our region’s nonprofit sector.
Classes of various topics are offered every spring and fall.
Community Investment Stories

Delivering Hope through a Movement for Food Justice
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, InterFaith Works of Central New York began distributing ...

Housing Designed for Syracuse Neighborhood Needs
Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny ...

$55,000 In Grants Awarded to Cortland County Nonprofits
Applicants were invited to submit a ‘bright idea’ for enhancing their nonprofit and explain how ...

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 ...

Artists Express the Heart and Soul of Syracuse’s 15th Ward: Black Artist Collective
Giving Voice Winter 2024: Grantee Story

Collaborative Engagement with Nonprofit Partners
Giving Voice Winter 2024: Granting Matters

More than $765,000 Distributed to Local Nonprofits
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $769,999 in grants to local nonprofits.

Everson Museum Highlights Local Indigenous Artist
In July, the Everson hosted Frank Buffalo Hyde’s first solo exhibit in New York State, ...

Making Literacy Accessible
The United Way of CNY recently used a $100,000 grant from our Literacy Initiative Fund ...

Delivering Hope through a Movement for Food Justice
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, InterFaith Works of Central New York began distributing ...

Housing Designed for Syracuse Neighborhood Needs
Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny ...

$55,000 In Grants Awarded to Cortland County Nonprofits
Applicants were invited to submit a ‘bright idea’ for enhancing their nonprofit and explain how ...

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 ...

Artists Express the Heart and Soul of Syracuse’s 15th Ward: Black Artist Collective
Giving Voice Winter 2024: Grantee Story

Collaborative Engagement with Nonprofit Partners
Giving Voice Winter 2024: Granting Matters

More than $765,000 Distributed to Local Nonprofits
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $769,999 in grants to local nonprofits.

Everson Museum Highlights Local Indigenous Artist
In July, the Everson hosted Frank Buffalo Hyde’s first solo exhibit in New York State, ...

Making Literacy Accessible
The United Way of CNY recently used a $100,000 grant from our Literacy Initiative Fund ...