When it comes to charitable giving, you not only have many choices on where to give, but also how to give. Historically, if you look at nonprofit giving options, the menu included things like check, credit card, securities, IRA distribution, etc. While those are all...
Bill Corkill
Remembering Loved Ones -Making a Difference
"We wanted to make a difference in our community while remembering my brother and sister," said Regan Quaal reflecting on the newly established Stephanie J. and Brian L. Quaal Mental Health Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation. "Both of my siblings suffered from...
A Look Back at October 2000
Above, Bill Dawson, former Executive Director of the Otsego Community Foundation was hired in the fall of 2000 and retired in 2010. We recently came across a newsletter from October 2000. Twenty years later while our work is similar, the impact and reach has grown....
COVID-19 Response Fund Future Endeavors
The first four months of the COVID-19 Response Fund mirrored the local ebbs and flows of the virus. Spikes of multiple transactions, including gifts coming into the fund from generous donors and grants awarded out weekly to fund local nonprofits experiencing...
Gaylord Area Council for the Arts New Program
Thanks to a grant from the James H. Richardson Memorial Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation, the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts is holding a series of live concerts on GACA’s Facebook page. You’ll be able to listen to and comment on weekly live concerts from...
Three Opportunities for You to Help During COVID-19
As I type this letter, our local situation with COVID-19 is ever evolving.  We are all feeling the roller-coaster ride of highs and lows – those with, those without, those working more hours than ever or those not working at all. At the OCF, we have received...
Remembering Ray
Like each and every one of you, I have had my ups and downs the past few months. I am naturally an early riser unlike the rest of my family which gives me a chance for a few quiet moments to reflect each day. Much of my reflection time the last week has been spent...
What Does the CARES Act Mean for Philanthropy?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law by President Trump on March 27th, is the largest stimulus package in history. The Act unlocks $2 trillion in funds for American individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Here’s...
Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Qua
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. The OCF is blessed to have over 60 volunteers a year donate their time and talent to help advance our mission “activate generosity for a strong community.” The majority of our volunteers serve on committees. When I...
New program – What Matters?
The Otsego Community Foundation is excited to launch What Matters?, a new program designed to raise awareness around topics connected to local philanthropy. What Matters? will take place from 12 pm – 1 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month (from February through...
First Fund of Decade Established
The OCF is excited to announce the establishment of the first new fund of 2020, the Bill Marsh Fund. “We want to optimize the impact of our investments in the community, and partnering with the OCF is a great way to accomplish this goal,” stated Bill...
Reflect, Reset, Rejoice
As we enter the first month of a new decade, I can’t help but to think of the reasons I love January. I find myself looking back on the prior year, making tweaks for the upcoming year as well as taking in all the goodness that surrounds us. I like to take what I...