Resources for Nonprofits

In order to assist the nonprofit community in the eight counties we serve, below are resources that will provide clarity on the Community Foundation and information you can reference to help build a strong, healthy organization that has the best possible impact on the region.

Links to external resources

Nonprofit Support Group (NSG): funder collaborative dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector, connecting organizations with the resources and tools they need to drive impact.

Impact HQ: committed to providing all nonprofits easier access to up-to-date capacity building resources so they can work more efficiently, be more effective, and achieve greater mission impact.

New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON): promotes a vibrant nonprofit sector across New York State through advocacy, education, and leadership.

BoardStrong: provides nonprofit board recruitment and placement, board training, and consultation.

NY Funders Alliance: association of grantmakers and philanthropic advisors throughout New York State that provides opportunities for funders to convene and connect, deliver tools and resources, and engage members in programming that highlights national, state, and regional thought leaders that focus on issues members care about.

Meeting with Community Foundation Staff

If you’ve reviewed all the above information and want to possibly meet with a Community Foundation staff member to discuss your nonprofit, please click here to fill out a meeting request form.

Staff have blocked a limited amount of time on their schedules and meetings are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
We will offer one of these meetings per year to each qualified nonprofit organization.

We offer these meetings:

As an introduction to established 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have received their letter of determination from the Internal Revenue Service, no exceptions. We will request proof should the national database not show the organization’s nonprofit status.
To discuss funding options offered by the Community Foundation as applicable
To discuss a nonprofit’s current status

Please note, these meetings are NOT for:

Other types of nonprofits; 501(c)(3)s only
Discussing how to establish a nonprofit
Legal advice
Learning how to write an application
Discussing access to client advised funding sources
Discussing a denial. Please refer to the denial communication for the proper contact and reach out to that staff member directly.
Scholarship information. For students looking for scholarships, please click here.
Establishing an organizational endowment at the Community Foundation. For those interested in organizational endowments, please click here.

Staff will review your request for a meeting and respond appropriately if there is alignment with our funding processes. Should other options be more suitable, we may refer you to other resources or funders. Again, meeting spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.