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Entries for the 'Features' Category
Join the hunt for local treasures in our Amazing County!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 -
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AmazingCounty is an interactive, online treasure hunt that will teach you more about our amazing county.
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NCCF loses a great friend and founder, David J. Doino
Thursday, May 13, 2010 -
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A founding member of the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, David J. Doino died Wednesday, April 28 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.
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2008 Spring Grants Awards Announced
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 -
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The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) has awarded $39,261 to 17 different non-profit organizations through its Spring 2008 Community Grants Program. The Community Grants Program is a biannual program that awards grants to non-profit organizations seeking funds to enhance the northern Chautauqua County community.
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NCCF Awards Environmental Grants
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 -
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The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) has awarded $1,100 to 3 different non-profit organizations through its 2008 Environmental Grants Programs. The Environmental Grants Program awards grants to non-profit organizations, which strongly promote educational programs related to Lake Erie, and it’s watershed. The Environmental Grants Program is funded through the endowed Northern Chautauqua Environmental Fund
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NCCF Meets National Standards
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 -
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The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is being recognized for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the National Standards for U. S. community Foundations. The Council on Foundations and leaders of the community foundation field created the National Standards in 2000 to aid community foundations in establishing legal, ethical and effective operational practices that would show the foundations’ transparency and financial responsibility in light of the increased public scrutiny of foundation and other not-for-profit practices.
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Thanking The Community: The Rewards Of The Bequest Society
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 -
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If you also love this area we call home, consider joining the Bequest Society. For more information or to become a member, contact Dave Doino, NCCF Development Director at 366-4892.
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Why Write A Will?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 -
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The NCCF recently established the Bequest Society for Northern Chautauqua as a means to honor and acknowledge those who have indicated their plans to include the foundation in their estate plan or will. Your bequest to the NCCF could benefit a specific charity or the community at large. For many, it can be a meaningful way to express gratitude for your life’s blessings.
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NCCF - Different and Making a Difference
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 -
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Just as we are flexible in our funding, we offer a wide range of opportunities for every member of the community, regardless of income or wealth, to participate in charitable giving. All residents, former residents, family, service clubs, charitable organizations, and friends can establish permanent funds with one time funding, installment funding, or through their will or life insurance policy. The foundation offers a variety of ways to set up a fund to provide income for life.
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The NCCF – Now and Forever
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 -
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The NCCF has over 250 separate endowment funds that benefit all aspects of a healthy and vibrant community – such as the arts, hospitals, youth organizations, the environment and the community in general. Many of these funds are specifically used for scholarships for our local youth. Some funds have been established by one individual or family; others have been created through the efforts of many community members pooling their contributions.
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