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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The Economic Impact of Capital Region Nonprofits

By avorio / January 10, 2017 / 0 Comments

The nonprofit sector is a huge driving force in the Capital Region! The Community Foundation is happy to have joined our friends at the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc., … Read more

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Our new video: Rooted in Community

By avorio / December 16, 2016 / 0 Comments

How do community foundations strengthen their communities through philanthropy? View this short video to see how the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is helping protect the farms that … Read more

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Community Foundation Receives $7.25 Million Gift for Creation of Rubin Community Health Fund; Gift is one of the largest in Community Foundation’s history

By avorio / November 30, 2016 / 0 Comments

**Nonprofit friends: Interested in receiving notices about grant funding opportunities from the Rubin Community Health Fund? Join our e-mail list by clicking here!** The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital … Read more

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"This Was a Game-Changer: Albany Pro Musica and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

By avorio / November 2, 2016 / 0 Comments

In 2015, the Community Foundation awarded $17,500 Community Impact grant for a collaboration between Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (TSBMH) and Albany Pro Musica (APM). The goal of the collaboration? … 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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Schenectady JCC Seeks Development Associate

By avorio / October 4, 2016 / 0 Comments

Our friends at the Schenectady JCC are looking for a Development Associate to join their team. The Development Associate reports to the Executive Director (ED) and will manage all aspects … Read more

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