How CNY Nonprofits are Maximizing Fundraising Revenue
The Syracuse Area Landmark Theater and the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center are strengthening their donor bases and building a more financially sustainable future.
Embracing Disruption Lessons Learned
We gathered perspectives from a range of consultants and participants from Gifford’s newest capacity building program, Embracing Disruption.
How Nonprofits Can Earn a Profit
The MOST and The Rosamond Gifford Zoo are two examples of organizations who have found that earning revenue and expanding their services can go hand in hand.
Perspective: Superintendent Jaime Alicea
Nothing in his 40-year career in public schools could have prepared Syracuse City School District Superintendent Jaime Alicea for the challenges he would face over the past two years. Alicea discusses how an inclusive mindset and strong community partnerships have helped the SCSD navigate an unprecedented series of crises.
Once Upon a Star
At only 25 years old, Sultani Campbell launched his own youth mentorship program called Once Upon a Star. By teaching life skills and connecting participants with employment opportunities, Campbell supports young people as they seek their own path and identity.
Broadening Perspectives: Building Unexpected Leaders
When I began to challenge other organizations about who was represented on their board, the common response was “we can’t find anybody” or “we can’t keep them.” I began to ask myself, “What if we created a space where nonprofits could have access to people who don’t look like them? What if we provided a space for people to learn how to be effective board members?”
Hasan Stephens on Identity and Opportunity
In an exclusive interview, we sat down with the CEO of The Good Life Foundation to discuss youth programming, the challenges of concentrated poverty, and his latest project located in the Salt City Market.
Emergency Shelter Care for Seniors with Dementia
A new space at Menorah Park is designed to provide a safe haven for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and guide them to a more supportive living situation. Opening soon, it will be the first of its kind in CNY.
