a publication of the central new york community foundation

Smart Giving Fall 2011

in this issue

The Leadership Classroom Advancespage 3

Preserving Donor Wishes Through Legacy Givingpage 5

Child Care Solutions Tackles Aggressionpage 11

The Central New York Community Indicators project has gone digital by releasing its findings on a new website – www.CNYVitals.org. The website provides information on the trends and issues facing area residents to generate discussion, inform planning and celebrate successes. This was made possible through a collaborative effort between Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, FOCUS Greater Syracuse, the Community Foundation, city and county municipalities and a host of community-based organizations that have signed on to help gather and analyze the data.

So what is the Community Indicators Report? Essentially, it is a snapshot of Central New York including data on the region’s current state of affairs within various interest areas. The resulting report includes information on many topics that affect the quality of life in Central New York and will be used to identify trends and opportunities for planning, grant writing and future support.

Until now, this report was only available as a static paper document. CNYVitals.org aims to change that through a dynamic website that encourages its visitors to both contribute data and make use of it.

The architects of the CNYVitals website hope that making this information available to the general public will inspire collaborative discussion and action to address the community’s most pressing needs. Experts and community members can contribute data to the project and use the data to collaborate and set project goals, plan interventions and inspire programs that best address the unique needs of the community.

We, along with our partners, hope that the website helps area leaders and organizations make smart investments – focusing funding and programming on projects and initiatives that make the most sense and have the greatest positive impact in our region. We encourage everyone to visit the site to learn more about Central New York’s opportunities and challenges.

Data We Can Use: The Launch of CNYVitals

$889,922 in Community Grants Are Awarded page 6

cnyvitals.org data topics

• Arts, Culture & Recreation

• Civic Engagement• Demographics• Economy• Education• Environment,

Transportation & Planning

• Housing• Human Services &

Health• Public Safety• Technology

Point of ViewIn June I was appointed by Eric Schneiderman, the New York State Attorney General, to the Leadership Committee for Nonprofit Revitalization. I am one of 29 members, drawn from throughout New York State, representing many different sectors and roles among nonprofit organizations.

It is a fair statement that there is some cynicism among nonprofits about current state audit and oversight practices, differentiation between state and federal law, delays in reimbursement of state contracted services, and burdensome and redundant reporting requirements among diverse agencies. That said, it is encouraging to see that the regulator – in this case, the Attorney General and his staff, who have oversight responsibilities for the nonprofit sector in New York – is aligned with the opinion of those who want to change the way that nonprofits are regulated in the state.

The Committee’s work focuses on three main areas. First, we are examining ways to reduce burdens on the state’s nonprofits. Among the topics being discussed are timing of state contract approvals and payments – in particular, as these issues affect social services agencies – as well as streamlining reporting requirements and audit reviews. A second discussion revolves around ways to modernize nonprofit laws – everything from the frustrating process of

creating a new nonprofit to the sometimes multilayered approval processes for major transactions such as mergers and terminations. We are also looking at whether certain laws should be strengthened, especially around disclosures of business transactions between nonprofits and members of their boards of directors and staff, and establishing an audit committee function for nonprofits of certain sizes. Lastly, we are examining ways to enhance board governance, effectiveness and recruitment. While this last issue is not necessarily regulatory in nature, we’ve discussed means by which nonprofit governance can be improved and more New Yorkers trained and enabled to participate as stewards of nonprofit programs.

The Committee has a bold objective to finish its work by the end of the calendar year – and then the hard part begins: legislating and working among differing parts of the state government that affect nonprofits, including the Attorney General, the Comptroller, Secretary of State, Department of Health, Education Department and others. This is highly interesting and potentially impactful work – and I will keep you up to date as it all proceeds.

Peter A. DunnPresident & CEO

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Great things came out of The Leadership Classroom (TLC) this year. During this year-long Community Foundation program, participants learned leadership skills alongside other neighborhood leaders in an interactive setting. After participating in monthly training sessions designed to enhance their leadership skills, each group received a $3,500 grant to implement a project proposed and planned during their training.

class of 2011

In June, 25 representatives from five local grassroots nonprofit organizations gathered at the CNY Philanthropy Center to celebrate their graduation from the 2011 TLC program. The training prepares each group to implement a project of their choosing, which resulted in the following:

The Bhutanese Neighborhood Association created traditional Bhutanese cultural dress that would be worn to reflect their unique identity and traditions at various community cultural events.

God’s Temple of Faith – Women’s Outreach Group hosted a Neighborhood Resource Picnic and Block Party to bring the local community together while also distributing family and women’s health information.

The Meachem Area Parks Association (MAPA) created a brick patio and seating area outside of the Bob Cecile Community Center. Patio bricks will be sold in honor or memory of Valley residents as a fundraiser to support other MAPA events.

TNT Northside hosted a community event that celebrated the wealth of diversity in Syracuse’s Northside neighborhood. Games and activities for families were paired with outreach resources.

The Westside Arts Council purchased planters and benches to be decorated by local artists and residents. Most will be placed within the Near Westside neighborhood and the remaining will be given to the other four organizations from this year’s class to place in their own neighborhoods.

new advanced programming announced

This fall we launched TLC Advanced, an extension of TLC, to provide alumni with more in-depth training opportunities. TLC (formerly the Neighborhood Leadership Program) has been in existence since 1994 and has graduated over 200 alumni in that time. The activities will strengthen the community of grassroots leaders that are so valuable to our Central New York community. Alumni interested in participating in TLC Advanced may contact Olive Sephuma at 315.422.9538 or OSephuma@cnycf.org.

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The Leadership Classroom Continues to Grow

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This year’s graduates of The Leadership Classroom celebrated their achievements at the Philanthropy

Center in June. TLC helped us affirm our work and strengthened us to grow our purpose.Isaac Rothwell, Westside Arts Council.

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Giving Matters

Jennifer L. OwensVice President,

Development & Marketing

Looking for a Fresh New Year’s Resolution? Identify a Goal for Your GivingYou need not go further than your own mailbox to know that the year-end giving season is in full swing. We find ourselves responding to one appeal letter after another because we want to support the great work of the many hardworking and effective nonprofits in our community. This is satisfying to some degree in the short term, but at the end of the day operating in a reactive way leaves us wondering if we are really making a difference. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t have to be this way.

The holiday season offers a great opportunity for reflection and family conversations. Many individuals and families take the time to articulate their values and from there, to identify a simple vision statement. This doesn’t have to involve flip charts and facilitated meetings. Simply asking your loved ones what they would like to see changed or preserved in the world, and answering that question for yourself, might be all it takes to discern your priorities. It can be fun to listen to the answers when you ask your friends and loved ones: what is the most satisfying charitable gift you’ve ever made?

The personal priority areas that you identify can become the filter through which you process the endless stream of appeal letters. You will be amazed how easy it will be to put some in the ‘yes’ pile, and others in the ‘no’ pile. As you begin looking deeper, you may even identify organizations worthy of support from which you aren’t getting solicitation

mailings. As your giving coalesces around the specific area in which you want to have impact, you will likely begin to feel part of the solution and will take pride in progress that is made on an issue. The personal satisfaction you felt before through your giving might be magnified, rising to the level where you feel your personal success has given you the opportunity to have enhanced significance in your community.

This focus may be carried forward to your longer-term planned gifts. Perhaps you want to take advantage of the IRA Charitable Rollover Provision to set up a designated endowment fund for your favorite charity, freeing up your regular annual charitable budget to support other charities. Further, you may also incorporate your vision into your estate plan. Giving clear instruction to your advisor will allow them to align their suggested instruments and products to meet your goals. If you have been reluctant to sign off on your estate plan, perhaps this will give you the comfort level necessary to execute.

If you would like to learn more about the Community Foundation’s charitable planning services, please contact me at 315.883.5540 or JOwens@cnycf.org.

To Create & Conserve: Dorothy W.

year-end giving dates to know

Gifts credited for 2011 tax returns must be:• delivered to the

Community Foundation by 4:30 p.m. on December 31st

• postmarked on or before December 31st

• given online by 11:59 p.m. on December 31st

Please note that complex gifts, such as an IRA transfer or a gift of stock, may take longer to process. If you are considering this type of gift, please allow enough time for processing.

Thank you for your generosity during this holiday season, and the whole year through!

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“It’s tough to be first at anything,” mused Dorothy Riester, as she summed up the ultimate lesson that she has learned during her impressive career as a pioneer in the art world. “Just as society is starting to accept what you are doing, you are on to the next unpopular thing.”

In the 1950s and 60s that ‘unpopular thing’ was the creation of an informal sculpture garden and art exhibit venue hosted by Dorothy and Bob Riester on their sprawling compound in Cazenovia. Now formally incorporated as Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, Dorothy’s idea has gone mainstream, garnering accolades from the art world and touted as a crowning jewel of Cazenovia’s community fabric. She receives calls from across the United States and beyond seeking her guidance as others attempt to replicate her trailblazing work as the founder of one of the first art-in-nature parks in the world.

Dorothy and her late husband shared a desire to preserve the 100 acre park from the residential development that they saw closing in around their beloved home-turned-park. They created an easement for the property to secure its permanent position as open space, but they knew that this was just one piece of the strategy they needed to implement to ensure the art park’s long-term success.

The Riesters turned to the Community Foundation to fulfill the final piece of their preservation plan: the establishment of an endowment to support the upkeep of the property. They knew that with the burden of physical maintenance of the grounds taken care of, the Art Park’s board and staff would be freed up to concentrate on creating quality programming to keep the park visitors coming back for more.

Dorothy was drawn to the Community Foundation because of its longevity and its unique ability to preserve the voice of the donor through the generations. Dorothy trusts that the Community Foundation will provide solid financial management of the Robert & Dorothy Riester Fund for Stone Quarry Hill Art Park

Preservation. Perhaps of equal importance to Dorothy and others seeking to secure

their charitable legacy in perpetuity, the Community Foundation will also keep their wishes for the use of the funds at the forefront. It is reassuring to Dorothy that the Community Foundation will always stay true to her instruction for the use of the funds under its management no matter what the future holds.

The future for Dorothy now includes exploring the grounds of the Nottingham where she recently moved. She has carved out studio space in her new apartment that gives her ample room to continue creating sculpture. She has her eye on a new material inspired by her surroundings: the stalks of goldenrod that she spotted in a nearby field. It’s clear that she’s already on to the next ‘unpopular thing.’

Photos courtesy of the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park.

RiesterTo Create & Conserve: Dorothy W.

Dorothy W. Riester at the Art Park

Summer, by Roger Mack, at the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park

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Ar ts, Culture & Humanitieschittenango landing canal boat museum - $5,000 Complete a Cultural Landscape Report that will serve as a business plan for the management of the historic sitestone quarry hill art park - $15,000 Renovate the indoor art gallery for year-round use.syracuse stories - $17,349 Support a film documenting the first Syracuse Stories Festival - a program that captures the struggles, achievements, contributions and hopes of diverse members of the community

Civic Engagement, Community Benefit or Economic Developmentsouthside innovation center - $21,500 Implement the Women of Faith in Business program, to build entrepreneurship and business skills in area residents.

Educationchittenango central school - $4,285 Purchase and implement Caring School Community, a character education curriculum for Bridgeport Elementaryfayetteville-manlius a better chance - $2,800Support technology upgrades including the purchase of a computer and donor tracking software, which will enhance the organization’s developmentjunior achievement of cny - $30,000Support its work with the Syracuse City School District’s Naviance Program, which identifies at-risk students and connects them to real-world business experiences learning disabilities association of cny - $14,000Purchase iPads and applications that will be used during Learning without Borders, an academically-based summer program for teens

madison county literacy coalition - $50,000Hire an Executive Director and to support the continuing work of the coalition by launching an Imagination Library pilot programon point for college - $22,192Enhance a program that re-enrolls college “stop-outs” who paused their education by helping them find new pathways to complete a post-secondary credentialonondaga community college foundation - $100,000Support the new SRC arena and physical education building on campusproliteracy worldwide - $100,000Equip the new Colvin Center on the Near Westside for local literacy programmingtully central school district - $16,756Pilot an e-reader program for high school students in collaboration with the LaFayette, Fabius-Pompey and DeRuyter school districts

Environment & Animalscity of syracuse - $50,000Develop the landscaping adjacent to the Creek Walk to enhance recreation opportunities and improve storm water managementfriends of the rosamond gifford zoo at burnet park - $100,000Enhance the Asian Elephant Preserve with a new elephant pool, signage and stadium seating for visitors

Healthcommunity memorial hospital - $60,000Replace a vital Endoscopic Video System used in performing surgeries at its facility in Hamiltoncrouse health hospital - $45,000Implement a nurse-led diabetes clinic for patients transitioning from hospital to homehome aides of cny - $25,000Automate record keeping, allowing health aides to improve response time and handling of complex cases

Community ImpactIn June and September, our board of directors approved grants to 30 nonprofit organizations totaling $889,922.

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jim marshall farms foundation - $5,000Build a barn for equipment used to maintain the Farm, which offers therapy, exercise, workshops and support for individuals suffering from mental illness or physical disabilitiesmadison county health department - $7,800Produce and distribute maps of Madison County trails to promote active lifestyles, tourism and local businessesplanned parenthood – rochester/syracuse region - $10,000Implement security enhancements at its Syracuse Health Center locationsouth side community coalition - $30,000Establish the South Side Food Cooperative on South Salina Street, in an area where affordable, healthy foods are hard to find

Human Serviceschild care solutions - $8,410Create a business plan for its education and training services offered to child care professionalscny works - $25,000Partner with Syracuse Cooperative Federal Credit Union to bring financial capability training and counseling to low-income and under-employed workerscommunity resources for independent seniors - $5,330Develop a resource directory of senior services available in Madison County in order to extend the time that seniors can remain in their own homes

county north children’s center - $29,000Enhance quality of care for young children through implementation of the Pyramid Model for early childhood developmentfriends of canteen - $34,000Complete renovations to CanTeen’s new permanent home in Cicero, which provides a safe, supervised place for young adults to go after schoolsarah house - $4,000Renovate the kitchen in their facility, which provides lodging for the families and loved ones of individuals receiving medical treatment in nearby hospitalsspanish action league - $27,500Expand medical interpretation and translation services and cultural sensitively training within the mental health fieldvera house - $25,000Renovate the emergency shelter’s kitchen to enhance accessibility and the ease of use by residents

These grants were made possible through the support of the following funds:• Shirley M. Aubrey Fund• William D. Barnett Memorial Scholarship Fund• Carriage House Foundation Fund• Charles F. Brannock Fund• Community Council on Careers Fund• Community Fund• Community Literacy Fund• M. Harold & Frances M. Dwyer Fund• Harold & Marian Edwards and O.M. Edwards Fund• John M. & Mary L. Gallinger Fund• John H. & Mary P. Hughes Fund

• Marjorie D. Kienzle Fund• Faith T. Knapp Memorial Fund• John F. Marsellus Fund• Jim & Aileen Miller Fund• Durston Sanford & Doris Sanford Funds• Dorothy R. Shoudy Memorial Hearing Impaired Fund• Spanfelner Fund• Syracuse Dispensary Fund• Walter A. Thayer Fund

To learn more about these funds and many others that help make our grantmaking possible, visit the Funds & Donors page at www.cnycf.org.

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Job training and placement programs have garnered more attention at every level of government as our country struggles to jumpstart the economy and reduce unemployment. That is why it is so exciting to report that the Center for Community Alternatives (CCA), with support from Greater Syracuse Works (GSW), recently secured a monumental $5.72 million grant from the very competitive US Labor Department’s Enhanced Transitional Jobs Grants program.

This grant, one of only seven awarded in the entire nation, will help the collaborative Parent Success Initiative offer low-income parents work experiences to improve their employability, earnings and opportunities for advancement. This grant will help 500 local parents reach long-term success in the workforce and ultimately, an increased ability to support their children. Services offered them will include transitional job placements, case management, work readiness, vocational training and legal services.

The Labor Department was attracted to the organization’s proposal in part due to the partnerships and improved capacity for measurement that Greater Syracuse Works provides through its shared database project. The project - Good Done Great, an online database system that allows eighteen of GSW’s member organizations to share information across common fields - was purchased with the support of a $60,000 performance management grant from the Community Foundation last December.

But that wasn’t the first time the Community Foundation has partnered with Greater Syracuse Works or the Center for Community Alternatives. In fact, the three organizations have a long history of working together to help strengthen the workforce in Central New York.

•Greater Syracuse Works was created as a result of a Community Foundation convening of local organizations that all worked to provide job training, encouraging them to focus on a collective mission that could be leveraged for federal funding.

•CCA has received a total of $91,325 in community grants from the Community Foundation since 1987, including the most recent award of $22,160 last December to partner with JOBSPLUS!, which focuses on the unique barriers to employment faced by individuals who have been through the criminal justice system.

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fast facts• Established in 1997• Mission: “To create and

sustain employment for low income individuals in the Greater Syracuse area through collaboration among community stakeholders.”

• 21 member organizations, including CCA

the issue• The unemployment

rate in Syracuse was 8% in June 2011.

Greater Syracuse Works

Since 1999, the Parent Success Initiative has:

• Served 1,900 non-custodial parents;

• Placed 519 individuals into jobs; and

• Generated $2.2 million in new child support

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Over the past year, our new Nonprofit Essentials Workshops Series (NEWS) got off to a strong start. The first five sessions, designed to offer the nonprofit community a variety of tools for professional and organizational

development, took advantage of our new meeting space available at the CNY Philanthropy Center. Topics covered included business planning, accounting, board development, grantwriting and strategic partnerships.

Wonderful turnout and the resulting feedback from our first workshops motivated us to continue the series with another great selection of informative topics – many of them suggested by participating organizations – that will help strengthen our region’s nonprofits.

Strategic Planning presented by Catherine GerardTuesday, November 8, 20118:30 – 11:30 am

A strategic plan is an essential tool to guide the effective operations of an organization. It helps clarify the organization’s overall mission, provides a sense of direction or continuity, and allows better understanding of organizational needs. This session provides detailed information on creating a functional strategic plan and implementing it for organizational success.

Program Evaluation presented by Frank RidziTuesday, December 13, 20118:30 – 11:30 am

Performance measurement involves examining the outputs and outcomes of your organization’s programming. This session will explore some of the easiest ways to use Microsoft Excel to analyze your organization’s performance and make better managerial decisions.

To learn more about these workshops and register, visit www.cnycf.org.

Nonprofit Workshops Continue Strong Schedule

The Greater Syracuse Works collaboration is a remarkable example of the power nonprofits can have when they work together by complementing each other’s strengths and ultimately yielding a product that is greater than the sum of its parts. We congratulate Greater Syracuse Works, CCA and their many other partners for their success in acquiring such valuable funding for the betterment of Central New York.

about the organizations

Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) strives to build a healthier community through crime prevention and rehabilitation with the help of mentoring, health education and employment readiness services.

CCA is a member organization of Greater Syracuse Works, a collaborative network of local organizations dedicated to increasing employment of low-income residents living in Syracuse and Central New York. Thanks to its collaborative nature, Greater Syracuse Works has helped many of its member agencies leverage funding from all levels of government.

$5.72 Million Awarded To Job Training Collaborative

The image of a Parent Success Initiative billboard, used to spark interest in the workforce development program.

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In a world of limited charitable funds and ever-expanding need, how does the Community Foundation decide which applications are the strongest? What makes an application successful? Foundations are increasingly answering these questions in more detail in an effort to level the playing field for all potential partners.

Along with the general criteria described in our guidelines, the Community Foundation uses a framework called the C.L.A.S.S. Scale to aid in the review of

applications. Each of the letters in this acronym stands for a major criterion assessed during the review process. Being able to clearly address each of these criteria can give nonprofit organizations a great start toward building a strong grant application.

Community Need. Be compelling in the description of the need the project addresses at the start of the application. Use local statistics, research, surveys, and other tangible evidence to support assertions.

Logical Approach. Present the organization’s approach for addressing the identified need. Lay out the project plan clearly and make sure the approach is substantiated by existing trends or literature in the field. Be explicit about any partnerships that may have been created to leverage better outcomes. A ‘logic model’ can be invaluable in completing this portion of an application.

Assessment. It is important to forecast how the plan, when executed, will impact the need or issue that an organization is seeking to address. The evaluation plan should be consistent with the proposed activities. Both ‘outputs’ and ‘outcomes’ should be outlined to show expected short-term and long-term impacts. The organization’s plan should include data tracking mechanisms to inspire confidence that the organization has the ability to follow through and evaluate the project.

Sustainability. Supporters want to know that their investment will have continued impact in the community. It is important to demonstrate fiscal strength and the ability to sustain the project over time. Be specific about support from other funders and buy-in from the community. If income will be generated, provide projections. Highlight the relevant qualifications of the project’s personnel as an additional indicator of the potential for long-term success.

Special Interest Areas. The Community Foundation has a number of interest areas that are aligned with its overall goals. These include community building, sustained impact, diversity (inclusion), literacy, environmental sustainability, and creating collaborative synergies in and between organizations. We look favorably upon projects that address these interest areas.

Once the application is drafted, nonprofit organizations should ask themselves how well it addresses each of the above areas. Ensure that the narrative and responses to questions during the due diligence process are consistent and realistic. Organizations that infuse the C.L.A.S.S. frame of mind into the presentation of their projects increase the likelihood of success in receiving support through our Community Grants program.

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Granting Matters

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Child Care Solutions: Takes Giant Leaps

fast facts• Established in 1975• Mission: “Ensure that

parents, programs, providers and policy makers have the information and resources that they need to support early learning and the healthy development and care of all children.”

• In 2010, CCS:• Trained 2,520

early childhood professionals

• Provided 3,771 child care referrals

• Conducted 674 classes for early childhood staff and providers

the issue• 20% of kindergarten

students are not socially and/or emotionally ready for school

• 46% of kindergarten teachers reported that over half of their children have inadequate self-regulation skills.

Research provided by 2011 Committee for Children.

Several years ago, local childcare centers began to note an increase in disruptive behaviors among preschool children. Teachers were left feeling overwhelmed with the task of addressing and modifying these behaviors and sought assistance to tackle this growing problem. Their calls for support were answered in 2007, when Child Care Solutions (CCS) began offering the Second Step Initiative, a violence prevention program developed by the Committee for Children for pre-school children up to eighth grade.

Instead of singling out children who demonstrate difficult behaviors, Second Step is uniquely designed to teach entire classrooms of children how to express their feelings, calm themselves down and solve problems when conflicts arise. Children are encouraged to not compete with one another, but rather to work together and support each other through struggles and victories. A six-month training conducted by a certified trainer, followed by intensive on-site mentoring, shows teachers how to integrate Second Step activities and materials into their daily classroom routines and use specific techniques when children exhibit aggressive behaviors.

Child Care Solutions, a resource and referral services agency that supports early learning by serving as the local childcare council, was able to successfully maintain Second Step for two years before it lost grant funding. After demonstrating that there was a growing interest in Second Step from early childhood programs and local schools, CCS received a Community Foundation grant in 2009. The grant served as bridge funding to help Second Step transition from a grant-funded pilot to a long-term program sustained by a variety of revenue sources.

Two years after the bridge funding was awarded, CCS has far exceeded its own expectations for Second Step. It is continuing to receive unsolicited calls from child care providers interested in implementing the program in their lessons. So far, approximately 70 classrooms have successfully implemented the program. On average, classrooms are reporting a 60% decrease in aggressive behaviors as a result.

Some additional opportunities have arisen in response to the program’s strong demonstration of success. CCS recently received a grant from the Community Health Foundation of Western & Central New York to mentor teachers in the Syracuse City School District on the strategies of Second Step. In addition, the Committee for Children has asked CCS to measure the outcomes of this mentoring piece to aid in the program’s implementation in other public schools at a national level. CCS staff members are excited about the possibilities for Second Step and its potential for helping the area’s most vulnerable children and are looking forward to achieving even greater success.

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Community Grants

board of directorsWarren W. Bader, Esq.William C. BrodCalvin L. CorridersKenneth J. EntenmannLinda Dickerson HartsockRichard D. Hole, Esq.Madelyn H. Hornstein, CPAEllen Percy Kraly, Ph.D.Joseph B. LeeMelanie Littlejohn, ChairDavid J. Moynihan, CPABrian Pollard, D.D.S.Rita L. Reicher, Ph.D.Maria P. RussellJudith M. Sayles, Esq.Corinne R. Smith, Ph.D.Stephanie R. ThreatteMichael J. Wamp

legal counselGay M. Pomeroy, Esq. Mackenzie Hughes LLP

staffPeter A. Dunn, J.D., President & CEO

finance and operationsMary C. Meyer, Esq., Senior Vice PresidentLiz Cavallaro, ControllerDottie DeSimone, AccountantKathleen Deaver, Grants CoordinatorNicole Robinson, Administrative Assistant

development and marketingJennifer L. Owens, Vice PresidentKatrina Crocker, Communications ManagerStephanie J. Parzych, Development & Operations CoordinatorIvy Biswas, Development Associate

grants and community initiatives

John G. Eberle, Vice PresidentFrank Ridzi, Program OfficerOlive Sephuma, Program OfficerDanielle M. Gill, Grants ManagerDavid A. Kilpatrick, Grants Associate

The Cayuga Community Fund recently received a combined $300,000 in challenge grants from three local foundations. The Emerson Foundation, Stardust Foundation and Central New York Community Foundation each issued $100,000 challenge grants contingent on the Fund securing matching contributions. All contributions up to a total of $300,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

The Cayuga Fund, a geographically specific fund administered by the Central New York Community Foundation, was established in 2009 by a group of Cayuga County citizens who wanted to keep local philanthropic dollars in the area. The Fund was created to benefit residents of Cayuga County by serving as a source of permanent charitable dollars for nonprofits serving residents of the County.

Grants are awarded from the endowment fund annually to support programs in education, health, social services, the arts, civic and environmental concerns, as well as the preservation of historic resources in Cayuga County. In 2010, its first year of grantmaking, the Cayuga Fund awarded a total of $25,000 to 24 Cayuga-based nonprofit organizations.

how to give to the cayuga community fund

Donate online at http://www.cnycf.org/cayuga.

Donations by check, made payable to “Cayuga Community Fund” can be mailed c/o Central New York Community Foundation, 431 East Fayette Street, Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13202.

To contribute other assets, contact Jennifer Owens at 315.883.5540 or JOwens@cnycf.org.

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