Leslie Wille
Tips for Professional Advisors Serving Clients ...

Your charitably-minded clients certainly have no shortage of options for their philanthropic dollars. Many clients support favorite charities across the country, including alma maters, organizations in the communities where they’ve lived in the past or have a second home, or charities in communities where their grown children are now living. 

Many clients, though, are also deeply committed to the local community where they’re living now, where they’ve raised their children, and where they’ve built a business. That’s why it’s helpful to remind clients that they can reach out to NCCF when they want to make sure their dollars are making the biggest difference possible, right here in our community.

Leslie Wille
The Economic Impact of Local Events - by Patty ...

Local events bring joy. Especially during the glorious warm weather months, a seemingly endless stream of festivals, fresh air concerts, and farmers’ markets operate in northern Chautauqua County. It’s easy to find something exciting and fun to go to almost every day of the week. Some days there are so many things happening locally that it’s hard to choose between them.

These events draw local people and many from neighboring communities and nearby regions, including more than a few willing to travel great distances to participate in events they come to love and anticipate. Events bring people together, encourage positive social interactions and a stronger sense of belonging, and promote community engagement.

While enjoying local events, few of us consider the economic impact events have on the communities hosting them. When people go to festivals, concerts, farmers’ markets, or other events like county fairs, golf tournaments, or car shows, they usually spend money, even when the events have no entrance fees. Many people also spend money on goods and services outside of the event they attended, including in restaurants and on accommodations. When people patronize local merchants and have a positive experience, they’re more likely to visit again, further growing the economy.

Leslie Wille
The Capacity Lab hosts Nonprofit Lunch at NCCF
The Capacity Lab hosts Nonprofit Lunch at NCCF
Leslie Wille
New Scholarship at NCCF Honors Late Educator

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation recently received a very generous gift to establish the Beverly Ann Wood Edelmann Memorial Scholarship. Mrs. Edelmann’s five children established the scholarship in her memory; Jeffrey Edelmann, Nancy Bruce, Gregg Edelmann, Mark Edelmann, and Susan Edelmann.

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The Westfield Fund Invites Grant Applications and Donors for 2021

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The Westfield Fund is actively seeking grant applications and donors for 2021. The Westfield Fund (TWF) is a community donor advised fund held at the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation formed to attract and build endowments to benefit the Town and Village of Westfield, New York. TWF's mission is to enrich the quality of life for the Westfield community residents with the mantra "Awareness then Action."

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NCCF Encourages Teachers to Apply for a Service Learning Mini-Grant

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Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is now accepting Service Learning Mini-Grants Program applications for the 2021-2022 school year. Local middle and high school teachers are encouraged to apply for projects that combine community service and classroom learning.

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Community Encouraged to Submit Nominations for the NCCF’s Footprints Award

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The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is currently accepting nominations for the George B. Weaver Jr. Footprints Award. The public is encouraged to honor the contributions and achievements of those making a difference in northern Chautauqua by submitting a Footprints nomination.

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Relief Recovery Re-Imagine Grants provide $101,434 for COVID Relief

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The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation recently approved additional COVID relief support of $101,434 to 16 nonprofit organizations who experienced critical program needs, reopening expenses, and required operational support due to revenue losses.

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The CWC Establishes the Cassadaga Lake Nature Park Care Fund

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The CWC Establishes the Cassadaga Lake Nature Park Care Fund

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy (CWC) has established the Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park Care Fund at the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation. Located on Route 60 north of Cassadaga, the Cassadaga Lakes Nature Park (Nature Park) is in the heart of Chautauqua County. When heading south on Route 60, the driveway into the Nature Park is the first right after Camp Gross.

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NCCF Accepting Relief, Recovery, & Reimagine Grant Applications until November 15

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the nonprofits in our area, the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation remains focused on supporting organizations through the Relief, Recovery, & Reimagine Grants. To date, we have awarded grants that support recovery efforts, provided needed resources to restructure programs and procedures, and enhanced the technology systems needed to build organizational capacity.

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Scholarships Available to North County Students

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The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) holds over 184 scholarship funds for both high school and continuing education students. Although school is not in session, students are still encouraged to apply for scholarships through the NCCF website. Several awards have due dates coming up in May.

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NCCF BLOOM Garden Recognition Program Announces 2020 Communities

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NCCF BLOOM Garden Recognition Program Announces 2020 Communities

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is excited to announce that four communities will be participating in the 2nd Annual BLOOM Garden Recognition Program. The villages of Cassadaga, Lily Dale, Silver Creek, and Forestville will be acknowledging and celebrating the work of their residents who contribute to the beauty of our region through their gardens and landscaping. Gardens will be canvassed and recognized in July 2020.

Get in touch with us:

Email: nccf@nccfoundation.org
Phone: 716-366-4892
Fax: 716-366-3905