Community Foundation for South Central NY

12/20/2025

Yesterday was the day! Our team showed up, ready to pack some holiday giving boxes - and we did just that - again, and again, and again! Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County ran a well-oiled machine! Each person had a station and we were responsible for making sure our item was added to each box. You'll notice Draya and Darlene hard at work, taping and loading boxes! All boxes will be distributed to families identified in local school districts. Whatever you are celebrating this winter season - we wish you joy, peace, and comfort.

It was so awesome to come alongside multiple organizations to participate in this volunteer opportunity - THANK YOU all!!

12/19/2025

What do you get when you combine eight (8) nonprofit executive directors, 12 months, One 60-minute session, per month and two expert coaches? Our 2026 Executive Coaching Pilot Program.

Our goal is to help you:
- Strengthen your leadership skills: Decision-making, staff/board management, strategy, self-care
- Increase your organization's stability: Retention, governance, financial oversight, succession planning
- Provide tailored coaching and peer learning opportunities!

If you've been seeking a way to develop current or new skills, and sustainably run your organization, apply today!

Deadline to apply is Wed. January 7th.
Click here to apply now: https://forms.gle/DDtCsP2WHnjahM73A

12/19/2025

Our next Subway Ad highlight - THANK YOU for being our "NYC Bathes in the Catskills" signature image! Harry posted these on his Instagram page and we want to show him off! If you don't know about this professional....get ready for it... professional bather, get over to his Instagram now!

We could not imagine a more perfect person to represent the tagline "NYC Bathes in the Catskills." THANK YOU Harry!!

12/17/2025

A big thank you to Community Foundation for South Central NY for your generous donation of $500 to support this year’s dinner! Your support is a huge reason why this community event has happened for 38 years.

Join us at the 38th Annual Friends of Christmas Community Dinner presented by Saturday's Bread (Oneonta, NY) on December 20!

Learn more, volunteer, RSVP at friendsofchristmas.org

12/17/2025

THANK YOU Jen for taking a selfie! One of our board members was visiting the city recently and ran across one of our "NYC Drinks the Catskills" ads!

Keep taking those photos - we love to see them and know where they are!

Happy Tuesday

12/16/2025

This gorgeous image showcased on our NYC Glows in the Catskills Subway ad would not be possible without the artist who gave us permission to use it. Thank you !

If you haven't checked him out yet, head to his Instagram or website to see more of his work, capturing stories through the streets, people, architecture and nature in NYC. https://www.jeffreyfriedkin.com/

12/13/2025

Last night we hosted our Annual Donor Event at the Binghamton Country Club. Not only was there delicious food, festive winter decorations and incredible service, but those who attended made the night a true gift!

We began the evening with a presentation on legacy giving by two of our board members and one committee member! Thank you Greg, Jamye and Beth. They presented on tax options, donor advised funds, as well as the difference between QMCs, Charitable Trusts, and other legacy vehicles. There was great conversation and those in attendance who already hold a donor advised fund with us had good insight and some who do not have a fund with us asked thoughtful questions to better understand their options.

After the educational component, the group trickled into the main ballroom, where we ate, drank, and socialized merrily!

Mark, our board president gave a brief overview of the year and milestones that the Foundation reached including staying true to who we are in the midst of a challenging federal environment.

Tina then presented our "3 Done, 3 To Come" presentation highlighting where we've been in 2025 - from general, multi-year operating, to new partnerships, and looking forward to 2026 initiatives, including our first round of grants to be announced for the Catskills Campaign for the Future and enhancing our Women's Fund Empowerment Society engagement.

Thank you to all who attended! Board members, grantee recipients, donors, volunteers and partners.

12/12/2025

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." We are thrilled to participate in this event next week!

We extend our sincere thanks to The Agency and The Community Foundation for South Central NY for their support of the Holiday Giving Box program. Their contribution helps provide families across Broome County with a $50 holiday meal box featuring a turkey, sides, fresh produce, and dessert from a local bakery. With a community-wide goal of distributing 425 boxes this season, their partnership strengthens an effort that brings meaningful support to local households.

The Holiday Giving Box is a partnership between CHOW, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, Broome-Tioga BOCES School Nutrition Services, The Leadership Alliance, and Broome County.

12/11/2025

FRIENDS - we want to spotlight Nii, owner of Dorothey's Small Batch Bakery. We ordered Nii's delicious cookies to deliver to our new neighbors. He delivered! We ordered 25 dz. - Look at those fantastic cookies. 😍
The name of his bakery is a tribute to his family. His grandmother's name is Dorothy, and his is Dortey, so he blended the two and added an "e" to create something "uniquely ours," said Nii.

If you're looking for cookies, scones, cheesecake, cake or custom birthday treats, show this entrepreneur some love!

You can request an order from by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgXjojpbGehpifNMHYEffawz4UN9QJnmyuwlVi1Fpi8y5EOA/viewform

You won't be sorry!

12/11/2025

Tina, Stacy, Shawn and Adriana attended one of the Executive Director meetings in Otsego County yesterday. Geoff from Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center presented on storytelling and provided tips to local leaders about fostering an online presence and how to do so authentically, in a way that fits their organization.

Adriana, our CF intern, explains the purpose behind these meetings and exciting initiatives to come in 2026!🎉🫶

12/08/2025

Yep! You read that headline correctly. Our February 2026 Small Grants Cycle opens TODAY! We are sure you're strategizing for 2026, so consider whether a small grant is a good fit for your upcoming needs!

Apply using the instructions in the graphic, and note that the deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 20th.

As always, if you have any questions please email Stacy at [email protected] and good luck!

Check out all 2026 grant cycles by visiting donorswhocare.org, hovering over the Receive header, clicking "Grants", then scroll all the way down the page and you'll see a header that reads "2026 Cycle Dates." Click the orange button and voila!

12/06/2025

Deadline extended to Friday, Dec. 12! Delaware County nonprofits - this opportunity is for you! If this sounds like your organization, submit a letter of Inquiry now at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=southcentralny.

If you have an account, login and click apply in the upper left-hand corner. It's the FIRST grant opportunity on the page.

If you do not already have an account, create one and follow the same steps above. Good luck!!