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 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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Family Establishes the Terry Frazier Sr. No One Fights Alone Scholarship Fund

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Family Establishes the Terry Frazier Sr. No One Fights Alone Scholarship Fund

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is proud to welcome The Terry Frazier Sr. No One Fights Alone Scholarship Fund. The Frazier family established this fund to honor Terry Frazier Sr., and to assist students whose life has been impacted and forever changed because of cancer. Dunkirk City School and Fredonia Central School graduates will be eligible for this scholarship.

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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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Scholarship for Graduating Seniors in 4-H Programs

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The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it is accepting scholarship applications for the Terence J. Centner Agricultural and Environmental 4-H Scholarship.  Terence (Terry) J. Centner established this fund to honor his parents Harry E. and Mary Ellen Centner, in honor of their dedication to the Chautauqua County 4-H program.

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Trades and Manufacturing Technology Scholarship Available

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The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) and the Dunkirk Area Labor Council announce that applications for the Dunkirk Area Labor Council Scholarship are due by May 1, 2020. Students currently enrolled in the following schools are eligible: Brocton, Cassadaga, Chautauqua Lake, Dunkirk, Forestville, Fredonia, Pine Valley, Silver Creek, Westfield, and BOCES.

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Dr. Raja S. Gopalan Registered Nursing Scholarship Applications Due

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The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) announces that the Dr. Raja S. Gopalan Registered Nursing Scholarship Fund, established at NCCF in 2011, is currently accepting applications until April 1, 2020. To date, this fund has awarded six scholarships totaling $6,000.

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NCCF Accepting Applications for the Chautauqua County Home Auxiliary Scholarship

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The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation announces the availability of the Chautauqua County Home Auxiliary Scholarship. Students from northern Chautauqua County entering or furthering their education in the healthcare field are eligible to apply.  The committee will consider applications from Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center employees and their family members first.

Get in touch with us:

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