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.

NCCF's BLOOM Project Returns For Its Second Year

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF), like many other groups, is slowly seeing a return to “normal”. After 2020 saw the pause of many programs, 2021 promises their return. One of the programs to look forward to in the coming months is NCCF’s BLOOM Front Yard Garden Recognition Project. Now in its second year, the project began in 2019 before being paused during the 2020 season as NCCF’s focus turned towards crisis relief in the face of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

'Proudest Moments' in Trying Times; Reflections on the past year

This week provided a natural opportunity to pause and reflect on what a full year in the presence of COVID-19 has meant. Some of us stopped to remember a loved one who lost their battle with this challenging foe. Many of us said a prayer of thanks that a loved one survived the unthinkable.

Registration Open for Give Big CHQ 2021!

Registration for Give Big CHQ 2021 is now open for nonprofit organizations serving Chautauqua County! Hosted in partnership with Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Give Big is a 24 hour online fundraising drive that also allows organizations the opportunity to share their story, increase awareness, and engage with new and existing donors! Participating organizations will be able to design their own fundraising page, set their goals, and also take part in numerous webinars that will give them the tools they need to make the most of the event. Organizations must have 501c3 status in order to participate. Interested groups can register now at givebigchq.org. Contact Community Engagement Coordinator Leslie Wille (lwille@nccfoundation.org) with any questions or concerns.

Chadwick Bay NYS Women Inc. Scholarship Available to Nontraditional Female Students

Are you a nontraditional female student returning to or currently enrolled in college? NCCF has a scholarship available to help you with the costs!

The deadline to apply for the Chadwick Bay NYS Women Inc. Scholarship has been extended to March 31st. Eligible candidates are nontraditional female students who are residents of northern Chautauqua County and have completed one semester of college with a GPA of 2.5 or above.

Interested students should forward their completed application, along with a transcript of their most recent grades and a summary outlining their educational goals, to NCCF, 212 Lake Shore Drive West, in Dunkirk, NY 14048. You may also email your application and other materials to Scholarship Coordinator Victoria Howell-Siracuse at vhowell@nccfoundation.org.You can find the application and more information on our website at https://www.nccfoundation.org/cb-scholarship. Please email, or call us at (716)366-4892 with any questions.

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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 taking 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 April 1, 2021. 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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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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Scholarships Available for Adults Returning to College

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Many adults attend college to complete or further their higher education. However, one obstacle adult’s face is the lack of scholarships available to nontraditional college students. The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation can help! We have scholarships available to assist you in reaching your goals.

Get in touch with us:

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