What an unforgettable Raise the Region! Our heartfelt thanks to every guest, partner, and supporter who joined us. A special thank you to our sponsors and congratulations to all the incredible individuals recognized for their impactful work in our community! See more joyful moments in the Times Union Media Group "Were You Seen?" (fb)

Last chance to register! The Community Foundation’s free virtual workshop: Program Budget Blueprint, featuring Kirsten Hernandez, is happening soon. Register now, link in comments. Budgets tell a story—and the best ones show where you’re going, not just where you’ve been. This workshop helps nonprofit leaders and fundraisers build program budgets that align with the organizational budget and support long-term strategy. Learn how to develop a clear, compelling three-year budget that strengthens funding proposals, guides internal decisions, and illustrates the sustainability of your mission. Who Should Attend? Designed for smaller nonprofits seeking to develop robust program budgets. What You Will Learn In this workshop, you will learn how to: ✔ Create a program budget ✔ Align budget with strategy ✔ Strengthen funding proposals ✔ The steps to create a multi-year budget ✔ Tell your story through numbers (fb)