Events
November 30, 2025
You Are Invited! Our 2025 Calendar of Events Plus Event Resources
2025 Community Education and Engagement Events
Join us as we celebrate our 25th anniversary serving our community!
Whether you are a donor, grantee, partner, or all of the above, we look forward to staying connected with you through our events. Check back here often as details and registration links are updated and may change as they become available.
Details to be added below when plans are finalized for upcoming months. CLICK ON THE LIVE LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER.
January Professional Advisors Door Opener Society 2025 Honoree named in January
January (1/10) Site Visit: Women’s Opportunity Center
February (2/11) Let’s Talk: To Be Young, Black, & Dope
February (2/14) Site Visit: Racker
March (3/21) Site Visit: Friendship Donations Network
April (4/2) Grants 101 with Choice Words Ithaca – Grant Writing Workshop
April (4/8) Let’s Talk: Empowering Change: A Conversation with Amplify Equity on Community Impact and Support Programs
April (4/9) Grant Cycle Info Session & Q&A
April (4/10) Site Visit: Open Doors English
April (22) Women’s Fund Educational Event: How the Hell Do I Get Through This
May (5/8) Fund Advisors Briefing and Briefing Powerpoint Resources and Grants Analysis Report and Infographics
Intended for fund advisors and fund originators and those considering initiating a new fund at Community Foundation
May (5/9) Site Visit: Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga
May (5/14) Hosting Chamber Afterhours at GIAC in celebration of Community Foundation’s 25th Anniversary
June (6/10) Let’s Talk: Building a Greener Future: A Conversation with Sustainable Tompkins on Climate Action and Environmental Stewardship
June (6/13) Site Visit: Finger Lakes ReUse
June (6/26) 25th Anniversary/Annual Celebration, Grants Awards and our Annual Report
25th Anniversary Videos What the Community Foundation Means to Me
25th Anniversary Program Powerpoint and Photos
25th Anniversary Memories and Testimonials
July (7/11) Site Visit: SPCA of Tompkins County
August (8/8) Site Visit: POSTPONED Family & Children’s Service of Ithaca
August (8/12) Let’s Talk: Moving Forward: Updates and Insights from the Tompkins County Department of Transportation
August(8/12) Philanthropy Magnified Reception
Recognition of donors’ support of $1,000 or more, and to honor the intentions of Legacy Society Members, a forever planned gift
September (9/2) Women’s Fund Holmberg Award Nomination Deadline
September (9/19) Site Visit: Second Wind Cottages
September (9/27): Community Painting Event for 25th anniversary Community Foundation mural
October (10/10) Site Visit: Groundswell
October (10/16) Women’s Fund Celebration Luncheon and Rooted We Rise remarks and photos
November (12 – 18) Community Foundation Week
November (11/13) Ribbon Cutting/Unveiling of 25th anniversary Community Foundation mural
November (11/14) Site Visit: Kitchen Theatre
December (TBD) Let’s Talk:
December (12/11) Holiday Open House
December (12/12) Site Visit: Coddington Road Community Center, Inc