Volunteer Spotlight: Dennis Keck
What enticed you to volunteer with OCF? I think working with the community schools created a natural opportunity for me to become involved with OCF. My job allows me to connect with the community and our needs daily. I believe in the mission of OCF – of...
From Dream to Reality: Gaylord Community Field Fund
The Gaylord Community Field, spearheaded by the Quarterback Club and several partners, including 158 donors, came together recently to turn a long-time dream into a reality. The Gaylord Community Field Fund was established on December 6, 2017 with the purpose to build...
Join us for Extreevaganza: Starry Starry Night
Otsego Resort and Otsego Community Foundation cordially invite you to join us for Extreevaganza: Starry Starry Night on Friday, December 6th, beginning at 6pm for an evening of holiday fellowship to benefit the Community Fund. Since 1999, Extreevaganza has generated...
2018 Annual Report
View our 2018 Annual Report below. Hint: Click on the full screen mode icon below the book to enlarge the pages....
Fund Spotlight: Treetops Charity Fund
Want to know how the Treetops Charity Fund was established? For 30 years, Treetops Resort has held the Fall Charity Invitational, and for nine years, the Patriot Golf Day Charity Outing. Both tournaments are opportunities to give back to the community. Kevin McKinley,...
Grant in Action: Gaylord Area Council for the Arts Multi-year Capacity Grant
In 2017, Gaylord Area Council for the Arts applied for a capacity grant though the Community Grant Program. Capacity is a very powerful tool for all organizations, and it is important to the nonprofit sector to have capacity funding to help them grow and become...
Charitable Funds 101
On June 20, the OCF hosted Charitable Funds 101, an informative event for board members and professional advisers featuring a panel of current fund holders representing the different types of charitable funds managed by the OCF. Fund types include unrestricted, field...
Fund Spotlight: Jim Mongeau Alpenfest Fund
Every July since 1965, the community comes together to celebrate Alpenfest in downtown Gaylord. Music, crafts, games, rides and the Queens Pageant are enjoyed by one and all. Jim Mongeau was a founding member of the volunteers who made the annual event a highlight for...