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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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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2017 Grant Workshops from the Grant Professionals Association

By avorio / February 7, 2017 / 0 Comments

March 10, 2017: International Grant Professionals Day! Complimentary Breakfast for our GPA Chapter Members. Invitations will be sent to Mohawk-Hudson GPA Chapter Members. (Not a member? Click here to join.) … Read more

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Times Union Announces the Big $100,000 Giveaway

By avorio / November 16, 2016 / 0 Comments

On November 17, the Times Union will publish a special section on philanthropy, Capital Region Gives. Nonprofits and the businesses that support them will be the editorial focus of the … Read more

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New Volunteer Connection Website from United Way

By avorio / October 18, 2016 / 0 Comments

From our friends at United Way of the Greater Capital Region, for our nonprofit friends: United Way has developed a local volunteer matching website to help nonprofit organizations recruit volunteers. … Read more

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A Foundation CEO’s Six-Step Formula for Winning a Grant

By avorio / October 5, 2016 / 0 Comments

Click here to read a great article from Grantspace.org on helpful tips for writing successful grant applications. Among their tips: Mind the Letter of Inquiry (or pre-app, as we say … Read more

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Nonprofit Resource: NYS Nonprofit Coordination Unit Website

By avorio / September 27, 2016 / 0 Comments

New York State has launched an interactive online gateway aimed at making it easier for nonprofit organizations to work with state government. From the NYS Nonprofit Coordination Unit website: New … Read more

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