Who Was Rosamond Gifford
Published September, 2024Photos courtesy of Onondaga Historical AssociationRosamond Gifford had dreams of becoming a musician and leaving her mark on the world as a music teacher. Little did she know, her impact would be so much more than that. Since its inception in...
70th Anniversary Celebration
Published September, 2024On Friday, September 13, 2024, The Gifford Foundation held its 70th Anniversary Celebration at Sky Amory in Downtown Syracuse. Board President Meg Tidd (VIP Structures) kicked off the evening's program by welcoming attendees and expressing her...
Summer Recap
Published September, 2024 It was a fun and busy summer for The Gifford Foundation staff. What If community projects came to life, new cohorts were selected for our flagship capacity-building programs, well-deserved staff recognitions were celebrated, and...
Embracing Disruption 3 – Meet the cohort
Published September, 2024 The Gifford Foundation has selected five organizations to be part of its 2024 cohort for the third installment of its Embracing Disruption program. Leadership teams from the Erie Canal Museum, Redhouse Arts Center, Salt City Harvest Farm,...
2024 Board Development Workshop Series
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 two-part workshop series that will provide a roadmap...
Maithreyee Dubé On Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Maithreyee Dubé, Manager of Enrollment Services at the D’Aniello Institute of Veterans and Military Families, is a valued Gifford Foundation board member and a graduate of the NTL program. Like the four other Gifford board members who have completed the program, it left a lasting impression. She spoke with us about the experience and what she hopes future participants will gain from it.
David’s Refuge ED Kate Houck On Fundraising Events
David’s Refuge, a local non-profit supporting caregivers of children with special needs or life-threatening conditions, has held its flagship event, the Taste of David’s Refuge, for the past 11 years. Over these years, the event has transformed in response to changing times, community needs, and external circumstances.
Event Readiness Checklist
While a fundraising event can be an exciting opportunity for small nonprofits to engage with their community and raise these essential funds, the process can also be complex and requires major time and preparation. Here’s a list of questions for your organization to consider before pursuing a major fundraising event along with helpful tips provided by non-profit management consultant Maria Fibiger of Three Dog Consulting.
