What Is Your Word Of The Year?

What Is Your Word Of The Year?

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...
2023 Grant Seekers Information Session

2023 Grant Seekers Information Session

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...
The OCF is seeking Communications Coordinator

The OCF is seeking Communications Coordinator

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....
Your Generosity In Action – Grantee Site Visits

Your Generosity In Action – Grantee Site Visits

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...
Volunteer Spotlight – Jen Mazur

Volunteer Spotlight – Jen Mazur

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...
5 Months Post-Disaster, Where Do We Stand?

5 Months Post-Disaster, Where Do We Stand?

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...