We are thrilled to announce that our Senior Vice President & CFO, Amy Vars, has been named a finalist for the Technology Woman of the Year by TechRochester! Amy's dedication to leveraging technology for community advancement has been instrumental to our organization's success this past year. We couldn't be prouder of her accomplishments and the innovation she brings to the Foundation. Join us in congratulating Amy and celebrating all the incredible women who were nominated.
Rochester Area Community Foundation
慈善筹款服务
Rochester，New York 5,330 位关注者
We lead boldly to realize a more equitable, inclusive, and vital region.
关于我们
Rochester Area Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life in the greater Rochester region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting effective philanthropy, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community. With your help, we want to lead, inspire and support positive, enduring community change through our grantmaking and leadership activities.? OUR GRANTMAKING The Community Foundation promotes two broad grantmaking goals that align with our vision for community change: Creating an Equitable Community and Strengthening our Region's Vitality.? Under the equity goal, we work toward:? --Closing the academic achievement and opportunity gap; --Fostering racial and ethnic understanding ; and --Partnering against poverty. Under the vitality goal, we focus on: --Supporting arts and culture; --Advancing environmental sustainability and justice; --Preserving historical assets; and --Promoting successful aging. We maintain rigorous standards for effective grantmaking, and are confirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.?
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https://www.racf.org
Rochester Area Community Foundation的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 慈善筹款服务
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Rochester，New York
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1972
- 领域
- philanthropy、endowment、charitable funds、grants、scholarships、community engagement和planned gifts
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获取路线
500 East Avenue
US，New York，Rochester，14607
Rochester Area Community Foundation员工
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Let's stand together and work towards a world free from racial prejudice and discrimination. Join us in raising awareness and promoting equality and inclusivity. Together, we can make a difference! #EndRacialDiscrimination #InclusionForAll #endracialdiscrimination https://lnkd.in/eSaypft8
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The Black Giving Collective is now accepting Letters of Intent for our 2025 grant cycle! We're investing $100,000 in Black-led and Black-owned community initiatives that address disparities facing the Black community across our eight-county region. Our grantmaking is guided by findings from the 2024 State of Black Rochester Report, focusing on creating lasting systemic change through targeted community investment. Letters of Intent are due by Friday, March 28. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eEv-72YF
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Congrats to Simeon Banister, Community Foundation, president & CEO for being recognized as a Power 100 Leader in the Rochester, NY community! Watch the video to learn more about the impactful work we're doing at the Foundation, from rural development to social innovation.
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We are thrilled to announce that Berta Rivera, our Director of Community Programs, has been named a Rochester Business Journal Women of Excellence honoree! The Women of Excellence award recognizes high-achieving women for their exceptional career accomplishments. Honorees are selected based on professional experience, community involvement, leadership, and a sustained commitment to mentoring. Join us in celebrating Berta for this well-deserved honor. Congratulations, Berta!
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We are excited to welcome Paige O'Connor as the Rural Community Impact Associate in our Community Programs Department. Paige will be instrumental in supporting our regional strategy to ensure equitable grantmaking across the eight counties we serve in Western New York. She will also work closely with our geographic affiliates and oversee the Community Programs' competitive grantmaking committees. Paige recently graduated from Binghamton University's 4+1 Master of Public Administration program. Her background includes significant experience in civic engagement, program development, and data-driven change. She has previously contributed to the Rochester Education Foundation as a graduate intern and operations assistant. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, yoga, and cooking for friends and family. She also has an ambitious goal of traveling to all seven continents—just two more to go! Please join us in welcoming Paige to the Community Foundation team! www.racf.org/staff #newhire #TeamRACF #rochesterny
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March is Women's History Month, and we celebrate it with the Rochester Women's Giving Circle. Through education, mentorship, and grantmaking, they are dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for women and girls in our region. Join in shaping a brighter future. www.racf.org/women
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As we celebrate Women's History Month, let's continue to view our work through an equity lens, amplifying the voices and experiences of women like Harriet Tubman who paved the way for progress. #HarrietTubman #WomensHistoryMonth #EquityForAll
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Today, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of the extraordinary women at the Community Foundation. Their dedication, leadership, and compassion continue to inspire positive change within our community and beyond. Let's honor and uplift the voices of all women today and always. #IWD2025 #WomenLeaders #womenleaders www.racf.org/women
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