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Wednesday, November 12: ONLINE

Back 2 Basics

What is a Community Foundation anyway?

Meet us online to learn more!

SEE YOU THERE!

Thursday, November 13: IN PERSON

MURAL TOUR, RIBBON CUTTING & OFFICE TREATS!

We are delighted to invite you to celebrate a significant milestone in our community’s history! On November 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM, we will mark 25 years of strengthening and enriching our community by bringing people and resources together to foster equity, inclusion, and justice. Join us right before the ribbon cutting at 12:45 PM for a 45-minute mural tour led by Ithaca Murals' very own, Caleb Thomas.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with our community! After the celebration, come on up to our office, Suite 202, to enjoy a sweet treat and connect with friends and neighbors. We'll save you a cookie :)

Friday, November 14: ONLINE & IN PERSON

Favorite Memory Friday & Site Visit to Kitchen Theatre

Hear directly from our staff as Melinda Serifoski, Cornell student intern, interviews us to learn more about what we each do at the Community Foundation and what Community Foundation Week means to us. You will also learn about some of our favorite memories. Perhaps you will be a part of our memories!

Continue to engage with us as we embark on a Partnership Engagement Visit (previously known as site visits) to Kitchen Theatre! These visits are an opportunity to hear directly from our community partners about the work they do and learn about programs and community initiatives you can be part of. Registration required for our visits.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Saturday, November 15: ONLINE

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Philanthropy

Ever wonder why we ask DEI questions on our grant application? Are you curious about how DEI relates to philanthropy? Do you have questions about why DEI is important to the foundation, even in the midst of political debate and economic pressure? Learn this and more as we hear from Gloria Coicou, Chief Engagement, Equity, & Grants Officer.

Meet us online to watch this presentation. Feel free to engage and post questions!

WHAT IS NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY?

Watch and learn from Art Taylor, CEO & President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, click HERE

Meet us online to let us know how you 'do' philanthropy? Everyone is a philanthropist in some way. You don't need to give a million dollars to have an impact. It starts with you.

Sunday, November 16: ONLINE

Sunday is Fund Day!

Monday, November 17: IN PERSON

Dine With a Cause: Join us at Panera Bread

Come to Panera, 748 South Meadow St, on Monday! Gloria will be there at 4:30; what about you? We can't wait to share space with you! Twenty-five % of sales will go directly to our grant-making fund, the Tompkins Today & Tomorrow Fund. Enjoy delicious food while giving back to the community we call home!

SCREENSHOT THIS FLYER TO SHOW THE CASHIER!

Tuesday, November 18: ONLINE & IN PERSON

Storybook Tuesday and Volunteer at CSMA

Everyone LOVES a good story. Hear directly from our community partners about the impact of your gifts and donations. See our live storybook online on Tuesday. If you would like to include a story about how the community foundation has impacted you, a community, a family, or an organization, access the form HERE.

Also on Tuesday, November 18...join us for our staff volunteer day at Community School of Music & Arts from 4-6 PM at 330 E State St.

Stop by CSMA to give back to the community in a big and impactful way. Your volunteer hours will be logged into a pool and converted into funds that a family in need can pull from. Leave a lasting impact on a future artist.

How will you make a difference on National Philanthropy Day?

Email Gloria, gcoicou@cftompkins.org, with questions about Community Foundation Week