The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will be offering a new approach to its Cattaraugus Gives training this fall, providing nonprofit professionals and volunteers with the opportunity to participate in small-group workshops designed for more individualized, hands-on training.
Led by CRCF, Cattaraugus Gives is a 24-hour online fundraising event joining nonprofits from across the Cattaraugus County community both in competition and collaboration. Since 2019, over $1.5 million has been raised to support area nonprofits through the giving day.
Last year, 91 participating nonprofit organizations raised over $330,000.
Rather than hosting a traditional Link and Learn Seminar, CRCF will hold a series of smaller workshops led by Tyler Veno, CRCF communications and fund development manager and Cattaraugus Gives coordinator. The workshops will focus on helping nonprofits prepare for this year’s Cattaraugus Gives day of giving on Tuesday, December 2.
The sessions will provide participants with focused training on key fundraising strategies, marketing best practices and tools to maximize their organization’s impact during Cattaraugus Gives. With smaller groups, attendees will have more opportunities for one-on-one support, practical exercises and tailored guidance specific to their organization’s needs.
Veno, a Portville native and graduate of St. Bonaventure University, is gearing up for his second year spearheading the fundraising initiative.
“Cattaraugus Gives has grown into a powerful day of giving for our region,” said Veno. “By shifting to this format, we will be able to provide a more personalized experience that equips nonprofits not just with knowledge, but with the practical skills they need to succeed leading up to their giving day.”
These sessions, which are limited to five attendees, will take place on Thursdays throughout the month of October.
To register for a session, please visit cattfoundation.org/nonprofit-link-and-learn-series.
Organizations can also register for Cattaraugus Gives today at cattaraugusgives.org.
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is the area’s supportive, responsive and trusted community foundation. Established in 1994, CRCF is growing good by connecting donors to the causes they care about most in the region. Grants from the foundation support many areas, including education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human service, and youth development. To learn more, call (716) 301-CRCF (2723), email [email protected], or visit online at www.cattfoundation.org. CRCF is also on Facebook (facebook.com/cattfoundation) and Twitter (@CattFoundation).
