Changing the Conversation with Matthew Desmond Recap

By avorio / December 3, 2019 / 0 Comments

  Early in 2019, the Community Foundation formed a community partnership with Catholic Charities, Unity House, and the New York State Writers Institute called Changing the Conversation. Our goals are … Read more

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Congratulations to our 2019 Scholarship Winners

By avorio / August 27, 2019 / 0 Comments

Congratulations to our 2019 Scholarship Winners! This year, we were able to support over 170 students with awards totaling $583,000. Please visit our 2019 Scholarship Winners page to see this year’s … Read more

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Matthew Desmond coming to Albany for Changing the Conversation Event

By avorio / August 13, 2019 / 0 Comments

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Matthew Desmond coming to Albany for Changing the Conversation Event WHAT: Changing the Conversation: Home is Where the Heart Is, with Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Matthew Desmond WHEN: … Read more

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The McCarthy Charities: 2017 C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Honorees

By avorio / June 22, 2017 / 0 Comments

The McCarthy Charities: 2017 C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Honorees from Community Foundation on Vimeo. The C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Award is presented by the Community Foundation … Read more

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Honoring Linda G. Toohey, 2017 C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Award Recipient

By avorio / June 22, 2017 / 0 Comments

Linda G. Toohey: 2017 C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Honoree from Community Foundation on Vimeo. The C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Award is presented by the Community Foundation … Read more

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Upcoming Event: “Grant Writing Basics” Workshop

By avorio / June 5, 2017 / 0 Comments

From our friends at Nonprofit Works: This popular workshop is an excellent way for administrators, program directors, staff, and board members to gain a general understanding of the many elements required … Read more

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Event – Nonprofit Works: Media Relations

By avorio / April 19, 2017 / 0 Comments

From our friends at Nonprofit Works. As a friend of the Community Foundation, Nonprofit Works is offering you a discounted rate of $60 per person (20% off the regular rate … Read more

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Grant Funding Workshop – April 12

By avorio / March 22, 2017 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Capital Region Chamber and the Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC): Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Grant Funding Workshop Wednesday, April 12, 2017 //  Hudson Valley … Read more

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You’re Invited: 2017 Capital District Food Summit

By avorio / March 20, 2017 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Food Pantries for the Capital District: You’re Invited: 2017 Capital District Food Summit Tuesday, April 4, 2017  //   8:00 am- 3:30 pm Siena College, Snyder … Read more

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Breathing Lights Finale + Policy Summit: April 7, 2017

By avorio / March 17, 2017 / 0 Comments

Breathing Lights, the unprecedented temporary public art project for which the Community Foundation served as convener and fiscal agent, officially wraps with an afternoon of art and inspiration: Friday, April … Read more

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