The Gifford Foundation

10/14/2026

Collaboration and bold ideas are at the heart of this fall's newsletter. Explore stories of local impact, celebrate the growth of our nonprofit partners, and learn about upcoming programs, events, and opportunities to strengthen our community. giffordfoundation.org/fall-2026-newsletter

09/29/2026

📣 Attention , activated citizens and local nonprofit boards: the next Meet Your Match event is almost here! Join The Gifford Foundation, FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. and Leadership Greater Syracuse on October 20 for our next Board Recruitment Night. Meet Your Match provides an opportunity for local nonprofit organizations and community-minded citizens to connect, explore shared interests, and discover meaningful ways to work together. Register today! https://giffordfoundation.org/meetyourmatch2/

09/24/2026

City of Syracuse - Office of the Mayor Sharon F. Owens and Sheena Solomon, Executive Director of the Gifford Foundation, invite you to Strike Out Stigma by joining them for an afternoon of bowling, community, raffles, food and fun! Proceeds support ACR Health and its mission to provide inclusive, affirming, and lifesaving services across our region. Get a team together and register for an upcoming Strike Out Stigma Bowl Event here! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/sosbowl/register/form/classification

Join ACR Health for food, fun, raffles, and bowling! Help support inclusive, affirming, and evidence-based programs throughout the region.

09/16/2026

Creating more inclusive and engaged boards takes intentional and consistent effort. To help guide these efforts, The Gifford Foundation is partnering with the Central New York Community Foundation to offer a free workshop that will provide a roadmap for success and solutions to potential roadblocks.

Register today! giffordfoundation.org/boarddev26/

09/09/2026

⚾️ NTL alumni, let’s get together!

Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders doesn’t end when the program does. Join fellow NTL graduates on September 17 for an evening of baseball, food, fun, and networking at the Syracuse Mets!

We hope to see you there!

RSVP required for details:
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08/19/2026

Join your fellow NTL alumni for a great night! RSVP required for entry details: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vGjwjWvYdk2ZK9uq5TIrdc2Ro8J0AqdAipeKZUtn58xUMjE5SFRMRko3RTVFOFFYWk5NNTBWUVk3NS4u

08/10/2026

Invest in your leadership. Prepare for board service. Build your network.

NTL is a nine-week course designed to prepare you for meaningful nonprofit board service while strengthening essential leadership skills. You’ll explore the role and responsibilities of a nonprofit board while developing practical skills in conflict resolution, group dynamics, networking, inclusive leadership, nonprofit lifecycles, and more.

Today is the LAST DAY to apply for the 2026 NTL program!

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a leader, expand your impact, and join an outstanding community of NTL graduates. Apply today! giffordfoundation.org/support/ntl

08/04/2026

6 Days Left To Apply for: Nourishing Tomorrow's Leaders & "What If..." Mini Grant Funding!

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR BOTH: AUGUST 10, 2026

Nourishing Tomorrow's Leaders is Gifford's nationally recognized board leadership course designed for citizens interested in developing leadership skills, expanding their network, and learning about effective board member responsibilities. Learn more and apply here: giffordfoundation.org/support/ntl

The “What If…” Mini Grant program is designed to help City of Syracuse residents foster growth in neighborhoods, strengthen their capacity, and improve the safety and well-being of their community. Learn more and apply here: giffordfoundation.org/support/what-if

Program Partners:
Leadership Greater Syracuse Central New York Community Foundation

07/21/2026

07/06/2026

⏰ It's Time! NTL is back! The application to join the 2026 NTL program is now open. Apply anytime between today and August 10 to develop your leadership skills, expand your network, and learn about how to be an effective board member! Learn more and apply here: giffordfoundation.org/support/ntl