Employment, Internships & Other Volunteering

Employment

We are committed to building, learning and making ourselves better from a workplace culture free of discrimination against any employee, volunteer, grantee or donor because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, size, religious affiliation, immigration status, genetic make-up, military/veteran status, domestic violence victim/survivor status, pregnancy-related condition, prior arrest or conviction record, or past participation in the discrimination complaint process.

Community Foundation offers benefits including paid holidays, retirement match, and health insurance options. Hybrid work arrangements offering options for virtual and onsite work are permitted. We are a living wage employer, and an affiliate of the Diversity Consortium in Tompkins County.

Seeking candidates for the position of Chief Development Officer

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and results-driven Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead the Foundation’s fundraising and asset development initiatives. This senior leadership role will drive the Foundation’s efforts to expand its charitable and operational resources, ensuring sustainable growth across various fund types, including operating, donor-advised, field of interest, and designated funds.

Please email cover letter and resume to gferrari@cftompkins.org no later than 5pm on WED OCT 22.

Chief Development Officer job description 

Internships

The Community Foundation seeks individuals for internship placements. Spring 2025: Interns and Johnson Board Fellows Bring Energy and New Ideas.  Please contact Chief Executive Officer, George Ferrari, at gferrari@cftompkins.org, to schedule a meeting to explore internship opportunities.

Volunteering

The Community Foundation achieves its mission and serves Tompkins County thanks to the generous contribution of volunteers’ time and expertise. Volunteers work within the context of the Community Foundation’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Policies and Procedures. Of particular importance are the Council of Foundations’ National Standards and the Community Foundation’s Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality policies. Please refer to these documents on the Policies page.

Contact Chief Executive Officer, George Ferrari, at gferrari@cftompkins.org,  to schedule a meeting to explore volunteer opportunities. Or review the 2025 Committees and Responsibilities information and complete the Volunteer Information Form returning it to info@cftompkins.org to pursue any non-board volunteer opportunity. Thank you.