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Everyone can take action to make our world a more equitable and vital place. Since 1972, Rochester Area Community Foundation has connected donors to the critical needs of our eight-county region, leveraging financial expertise and community knowledge to maximize impact. At the Foundation, donors are partners and every gift is an investment in a better future.
Patricia Marcaida brings a wealth of experience to this role and new Foundation initiative. Her journey has taken her from navigating the complexities of multinational corporations to playing a pivotal role in growing a small, BIPOC-owned business here in Rochester. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving business development into new revenue segments, particularly within New York State and local governments and higher education. Patricia has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from Long Island University. She is certified in Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Northwestern University. ... See MoreSee Less
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Webinar Alert: Shaping Our Stories: Can Media Be a Force for Good? Join Causewave Community Partners for a transformative session on elevating media for community impact. Secure your spot and register here: bit.ly/49BKbqt
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Over the last five years, we have tripled our investment and distributed more than $1.1 million in arts grants. By contributing to our Arts and Culture Fund, you're helping keep the arts alive and accessible throughout the region. Donate today at www.racf.org/arts, #ArtsFunding #CommunityImpact #rochesterny #arts #artsfunding ... See MoreSee Less
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🌒 We're taking an impromptu break to witness the solar eclipse this afternoon. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience, but when the planet throws a cosmic event this cool, we just can't miss it! #EclipseBreak #StellarExcuse #GoneWithTheSun #Solareclipse #RochesterNY ... See MoreSee Less
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Current and former orchestra musicians cite feelings of isolation and institutional racism as key reasons the number of Black orchestra members remain stagnant. The Gateways Music Festival, an all-Black orchestra festival associated with Eastman School of Music, is held up as a bright spot in an orchestral landscape that often centers whiteness and European tradition. ... See MoreSee Less
It’s Not Just an Access Problem – Orchestras Aren’t Creating Safe Environments for Black Musicians
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Katie Brown highlights a major need in the work to diversify American orchestras: improve retention of Black musicians.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Attention nonprofits serving Ontario and/or Seneca counties: The Community Foundation is making available up to $50,000 in total grants for each of those counties. Find out how your organization might take advantage of this opportunity at www.racf.org/GrantPortal. ... See MoreSee Less
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Are the organizations from kenya eligible for application?
President and CEO Simeon Banister joins THRIVE IMPACT on their podcast: Impact-Driven Leadership for the Next Normal. Simeon shares candid reflections on leading change from the inside. Some of his top insights: take time to take a breath, invest in relationships, and lead by leaning in.
Tune in to learn why "culture eats strategy for breakfast."
📻 thriveimpact.org/podcast/ep45
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Get to know one of our newest colleagues: Zakiya Tripp. Zakiya is a globetrotter, decorated scholar, and a wealth of knowledge about Community Foundation services and funds. #employeespotlight #staff #Philanthropy ... See MoreSee Less
Meet Zakiya Tripp - Rochester Area Community Foundation
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Philanthropic Planning Administrator Zakiya Tripp is a catalyst for positive change within the Rochester community and beyond. Whether you have questions about Rochester Area Community Foundation’s ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook