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    Design Your Philanthropy

    Many generous people give their time, talent, treasure, testimony (voice) and ties (social networks) to philanthropy. We work closely with donors to clarify what you wish to accomplish for yourself, your heirs and for society.

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    Seek Connections

    We honor and support BIPOC led organizations seeking greater racial and social justice by building community.

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    Engage Partners

    Your Community Foundation works with mission driven sector leaders to provide Let's Talk briefings for up to date issues on pandemic challenges and commitments to DEIJ.

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    Build Community

    In 2021, "Resilience in Action" a virtual Women's Fund event, convened donors, grantees and partners to learn how our community has come together to address challenges.

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    Why I Give

    Your gifts provide resources to ensure the quality of life in Tompkins County for today and tomorrow. Your giving matters. "When there is so much to be done my heart hurts, I care and this is why I give."

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    Commit to Social Justice

    Click Learn More below to learn about the 2021 grantee agencies and programs.

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  • Generous donors work with their professional advisors to create charitable bequests and beneficiary designations.
  • Celebrating the connections made possible by grantees such as the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers.
  • A Let's Talk example on immigration issues.
  • Sandy True, 2021 Women's Fund Holmberg Awardee and Donor Advisor.
  • Operational support donors and donor advisors Thomas Bruce & Judith Pratt
  • Cuts & Curls for Boys & Girls program of GIAC supported in part by Community Foundation 's Social Justice Fund.

Make a bigger impact to help your community with a stock gift. How?

Look for appreciated stock you have held for more than a year and then donate it to us. To ensure a 2021 gift receipt, stock gifts must arrive by Monday, December 27. Click on the orange Make a Gift button to learn more and use our Stock Gift Form.

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