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Community Foundation Awards $503,000 to Local Scholars

By avorio / July 20, 2016 / 0 Comments

In 2016, the Community Foundation is awarding scholarships totaling more than $503,000 to 278 local students (including scholarships awarded by our two regional affiliates, the Niskayuna Community Foundation and Bethlehem Central … Read more

Parting Words by Karen Bilowith

By avorio / January 26, 2016 / 0 Comments

Karen Bilowith served as President & CEO for the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region from 2009-2015, and will become President & CEO of the Idaho Community Foundation in February … Read more

Event: Nonprofit Revitalization Act Important Updates – Jan. 28, 2016

By avorio / January 6, 2016 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council: Nonprofit Revitalization Act: Important Updates You Need to Know $25 per person Thursday, January 28 at 11:30 a.m. Desmond Hotel … Read more

Community Foundation 2016 Grants—Now Online!

By avorio / December 21, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region invites nonprofit organizations to visit its website to apply for a wide range of grant funds. Application materials and guidelines for more … Read more

Karen Bilowith to Depart Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region to Lead Idaho Community Foundation

By avorio / November 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (CFGCR) has announced that Karen Bilowith, President and CEO, will leave CFGCR in January 2016 to become President and CEO for the … Read more

New funding opportunity: GlobalFoundries – Town of Malta Foundation

By avorio / September 10, 2015 / 0 Comments

The GlobalFoundries – Town of Malta Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2015 grant award period. All grant applications must be received by Thursday, October 31, 2015, in order to be considered. The … Read more

Event: Startup Boot Camp

By avorio / September 10, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at Marvin & Company: Startup Boot Camp Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM SUNY Polytechnic Institute Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering NanoFab … Read more

Event: Building Sustainable Cross-Sector Partnerships

By avorio / September 9, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council: Today, many for-profit companies are looking for a return on their social investment via long-term, value-driven partnerships. Join us for … Read more

Region Selected as Recipient of Up To $1 Million from Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge

By avorio / June 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

Albany/Schenectady/Troy Region Submission One of 4 National Winners; “Breathing Lights” Will Address Urban Vacancy/Neighborhood Revitalization Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that Breathing Lights, the regional submission by the cities of Albany, Schenectady … Read more

Thank You, Neil & Jane Golub!

By avorio / June 10, 2015 / 0 Comments

The C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Award is presented annually in recognition of community members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and extraordinary commitment to preserving and enhancing the quality … Read more