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The Good Works Podcast - Episode 68: Introducing Karah
Randi is joined by Karah Sheahan, Office Manager at the Community Foundation, to help put a voice to the name! Karah shares some of her favorite qualities about the wo...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 67: Podcasting About Podcasts
In this meta episode of The Good Works Podcast, Randi and Sara update their podcast audience on some of their favorite other podcasts - including "If All Else Fails" b...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 66: New York State Immigration
Randi talks with Sara about the importance of legal immigration into New York State, especially as jobs become more difficult to fill. They discuss the difference betw...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 65: Sports and Community
Following the Buffalo Bills playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Sara and Randi discuss how sports play a role in community-building. From professional teams to lit...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 64: Third Spaces
Coming out of the Thanksgiving break, Randi and Sara talk about the importance of "Third Spaces" and how to enrich them for yourself and everyone around you. And as al...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 63: Leadership Advancement Award
This month, Randi and Sara talk all about the Community Foundation's Leadership Advancement Award. This grant provides experienced non-profit executive directors with ...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 62: Belonging
This month, Randi and Sara talk about places where people feel like they belong or don't belong - and how to create spaces where more people feel comfortable and welco...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 61: Community Impact
How can we impact the community when we're not making grants? That's the question Randi and Sara ask in this month's episode. At the end, they discuss end-of-summer an...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 60: Working Relationships
In this episode, Randi and Sara talk about the relationships we build at work and with nearby colleagues. They share some of the people who have made their careers so ...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 59: Return from Sabb-attic-al
Randi is back from sabbatical, during which she traveled around the region (and the world) and spent an unprecedented amount of time in her attic. She and Sara talk ab...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 58: Finland or Bust
Katie joins Sara to talk about the upcoming educators trip to Finland. They discuss the selection process, itinerary, and overall goals for taking a group of local tea...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 57: Career Development Council
Sara is joined by Susan Pawlak from the Career Development Council to talk all about the programs and services they offer. Sara shares how the Community Foundation sta...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 56: Altagracia House of Healing
Sara welcomes Jackie Council to kick off this 3-part series featuring individual nonprofit organizations. Jackie shares all about the mission and inspiration behind Al...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 55: 10 Things Foundations Shouldn't Do
In this episode, Randi and Sara review a listicle from "Nonprofit AF" with 10 things that a foundation just shouldn't do. These are the things that make nonprofit orga...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 54: Staying Active and Social in Winter
Randi and Sara shake off the winter hibernation - or in some cases, embrace it - by sharing their favorite Finger Lakes cold weather activities. (As a reminder, you ca...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 53: Frolic, Vote, Repeat
In this episode, Randi breaks down the implications of the 2020 census related to redistricting in New York State. Sara recognizes it's not the most exciting topic on ...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 52: International Podcast Day
It's #InternationalPodcastDay! Randi and Sara are here to talk about their favorite podcasts - right down to the episodes you should download right away. Whether you'r...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 51: Waving a Magic Wand
If you had a magic wand that could make anything possible for our community, what would you create? Randi and Sara discuss a few of their own ideas!
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 50: Beat the Heat
It's the 50th episode of the Good Works Podcast! And if that isn't hot enough, the Finger Lakes - like many other parts of the world - are in the middle of a heat wave...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 49: Child Care
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, Randi and Sara talk about child care and support for parents in the Southern Finger Lakes.
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 48: Softening Our Schools
Two recent shootings have hit close to home in different ways. Randi and Sara talk about the concept of "softening" - rather than hardening - and what that means for o...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 47: Protecting the Environment
Recorded between Earth Day and Arbor Day, this episode features a variety of ways you can help the environment. Randi and Sara talk about the "Three R's," and how they...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 46: International Giving
As Russian forces move into Ukraine, many in the United States are wondering how they can help. In this episode, Randi and Sara share information about donating to int...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 45: Gratitude Summit
The 2022 Gratitude Summit is coming next month, and Randi and Sara are here to preview the event and encourage your attendance! Stay tuned for what they're looking for...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 44: Celebrating Milestones
Fresh off her Covid Booster, Randi pushes through this episode with Sara talking about the importance of celebrating milestones. There are some teasers for the Communi...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 43: Philanthropic Gift Giving
It's almost November 1, which means Randi and Sara are already prepping for the holiday season! They offer some truly tangible gift ideas for those who are difficult t...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 42: Diverse FLX Leadership
In this episode, Randi and Sara talk about a new initiative at the Community Foundation called Diverse FLX Leadership. Hear all about the goals and people involved in ...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 41: Back to School
Randi and Sara are joined again by Katie to talk about scholarships and back-to-school activities as we head into another Covid-affected semester.
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 40: Community Foundation Behind the Scenes
Randi and Sara spend this episode talking about many of the projects at the Community Foundation that don't get as much attention. With hundreds of funds and an ever-g...
The Good Works Podcast - Episode 39: Good Works Together
Randi and Sara celebrate the launch of Good Works Together, a Facebook group dedicated to sharing stories about people, places, and organizations that are making a dif...