This month’s volunteer spotlight features Barb Brown. Barb has been a big part of the transformational growth of the OCF. She started as an active parent when her daughter was a member of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and then she became the advisor. She...
In past years, I have chosen a word each year to be my anchor in my personal life, and while I haven’t gotten around to it quite yet for 2023, professionally reflecting on 2022, one word comes to mind: EXTREME. Over the past 365 days, local philanthropy has...
Our next Grant Seekers Information Session is on Wednesday, January 4th, at 4:00 pm. This is an in-person session, held in the upstairs meeting room of the Otsego County Library (or via Zoom). The purpose of this information session is for nonprofits, educators, and...
Do you have a gift for writing and love our community? The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to help create content and share stories. Qualified candidates must have superior writing and verbal, and written communication skills....
Each year in October, our grant committee visits some of our grantees in person. In addition to viewing their programs, we learn about their accomplishments, challenges, and plans for the future. This year we visited Gaylord Little League, Gaylord Middle School, New...
This month we are featuring volunteer extraordinaire, Jen Mazur. Jen has been an Extreevaganza Ambassador for the past 5 years, and her infectious spirit, kindness, and dedication shine in all she does for our community. We are extremely grateful for Jen! Here’s...
Though we will never be able to relieve all the pain and heartbreak of May 20, 2022, the Gaylord Long Term Recovery Group will strive to help survivors recover from this tragic day. The past 5 months have been filled with unique challenges, one particularly bright...
HOW IT WORKSYou work with your IRA administrator to transfer up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to the community foundation.You must be 70½ or older at the time the gift is made. If married, each spouse can transfer up to $100,000 from their IRA. We handle all the...
Brian Pearson, recently retired superintendent of Gaylord Community Schools, has been selected to guide the Otsego Career Access Network (OCAN) effective September 1, 2022. Mr. Pearson is a highly respected professional who brings a collaborative mindset...
This month’s volunteer spotlight is on Dave Beyers. Dave serves as the co-advisor to our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). David is a Christian, father, husband, and parent in the Gaylord area. He loves kids and enjoys coaching and being a fun uncle to his nieces and...
