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For Professional Advisors
The Central New York Community Foundation recognizes the key role that you, as your clients’ professional advisor and confidant, play in facilitating the interests of clients with charitable intentions. We wish to make the charitable giving process as easy and rewarding as possible for everyone involved. To do that, we have dedicated ourselves to meeting your needs so that you will have the information and tools necessary to help your clients achieve their charitable goals.

Advisor Testimonials, In Their Own Words
“The Central New York Community Foundation offers outstanding financial management, as well as many opportunities for donors to meet their charitable objectives and improve the quality of life for the citizens of our community.”
- James E. Mackin, Attorney, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC

“When a client asks how a difficult charitable plan could be fashioned, I always look first to the community foundation. It is where difficult problems are usually solved.”
- Michael E. O’Connor, Esq., DeLaney & O’Connor, LLP

“While working with clients with philanthropic goals, I always offer the CNY Community Foundation as an alternative to private foundations. Once clients are informed about the quality services of the Foundation, its fiscal oversight and its long-term successful investment results, they recognize the value of this resource for charitable giving. Central New York donors, charities and estate planners are are fortunate to have the CNY Community Foundation to assist in maximizing the benefits of charitable giving in our community."
- Elizabeth A. Hartnett, Attorney At Law, Mackenzie Hughes, LLP
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Ways We Can Assist You
We’re Available to Customize Materials For Your Clients
Our staff is available as a resource to offer customized advice and information to suit the specific situations and individual needs of your clients.Contact us and we’d be happy to meet with you and/or your client to talk through the many charitable options offered by the Community Foundation.