Contact:
Katrina Crocker, Central New York Community Foundation
Communications Officer
315-883-5542
Community Foundation Seeking Training Program Applicants
June 4, 2014– The
Central New York Community Foundation is now accepting applications from groups
seeking admission into The Leadership Classroom (TLC) class of 2014-2015.
TLC is a training program
specially designed by the Community Foundation for grassroots community groups
within Central New York. It is a unique opportunity to learn advanced
leadership skills alongside other leaders in an interactive setting. Participants
build skills in leading groups and projects, learn more about neighborhood
resources and how to gather community support. Participants also build lasting
relationships with and learn from other leaders who are also involved in
neighborhood and community work.
Enrollment in TLC is free of charge. All training
sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., one Saturday a month, from October-June.
Childcare assistance and meals are provided. After completion of the course, participating groups receive a $3,500 grant
to implement a community project.
The application deadline for
nonprofit and grassroots groups wishing to apply is July 18, 2014. Please visit www.cnycf.org/TLC for more
information and to download the application. Questions may be directed to Olive
Sephuma at 422-9538 or osephuma@cnycf.org.
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The
Leadership Classroom is an initiative of the Central New York Community
Foundation. Established in 1927, the Central New York Community Foundation
encourages local philanthropy by supporting the growth of a permanent
charitable endowment for the betterment of the region. The Community Foundation is the largest
charitable foundation in the region with assets of more than $143 million. It
awarded $8.3 million in grants last year to nonprofit organizations and since
its inception has invested more than $120 million in the community. The
Community Foundation serves as the steward of charitable legacies for
individuals, families and businesses through the administration of more than
600 funds. The organization also serves as a civic leader, convener and sponsor
of special initiatives designed to strengthen nonprofits that address the
region’s most pressing challenges. The Community Foundation, of 431 East
Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, can be reached at (315) 422-9538 or
www.cnycf.org.
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