B’nai B’rith Gideon Foundation Surpasses $650K in Grants Since 2016; Awards $208K in Recent Round

By avorio / January 16, 2018 / 0 Comments

The B’nai B’rith Gideon Foundation recently held a grant award reception to celebrate the recipients of their newest round of grants. More than 40 nonprofit leaders, B’nai B’rith board members, … 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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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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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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Nonprofits: Register now for the 2016-2017 Capacity Building Program

By avorio / August 22, 2016 / 0 Comments

This program made possible with funding support from Albany Guardian Society  ·  Bender Family Foundation  ·  The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region KeyBank Foundation  ·  The Lincoln Fund  … Read more

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The Community Foundation Welcomes John Eberle as President and CEO

By avorio / August 8, 2016 / 0 Comments

Join the staff and Board of Directors of the Community Foundation in welcoming John Eberle! Click here to leave a welcome message for John on our Facebook wall (requires a … Read more

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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

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