Leading Through Disruption

Check out our conversation with Beth Broadway, President and CEO of InterFaith Works of CNY, on navigating unexpected funding cuts and how capacity-building programs like Gifford’s Embracing Disruption helped InterFaith become more resilient.

SAVE THE DATE! Meet Your Match: Board Recruitment Night

Join us for our Board Recruitment Forum, where graduates of The Gifford Foundation’s Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders program will be ready to meet, mingle, and match with organizations seeking new board talent.

Lessons from the Field: Resources on Nonprofit Funding Strategies

When a major funding stream disappears, it can feel like the floor has dropped out from under a nonprofit. Explore these examples of organizations that responded to sudden budget cuts by making them a catalyst for innovation, stronger donor engagement, and more resilient fundraising models.

Meet Marcus

Marcus started working with the Gifford Foundation in July 2025 as the Foundation’s Administrative Contractor. He is a recent Syracuse University graduate with a degree in Information, Management, & Technology and is currently pursuing his graduate degree at SU’s iSchool for Human Centered AI. Marcus’s work with Gifford includes managing the grant processes, internal operations, and assisting in modernizing the Foundation’s recordkeeping systems.

On the Move in Our Community

Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to follow along with Gifford staff community adventures and upcoming grants and programs!

Learn about the NTL Toolkit

If you’re part of a nonprofit—or a philanthropic organization that supports nonprofits—and you’re looking to cultivate strong board leadership in your community, consider bringing Gifford’s Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders (NTL) course to your area.
The toolkit includes flexible implementation support options to fit your needs.

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