United Way launches 2026 campaign with $17M goal
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes has launched its 2026 campaign with a $17 million fundraising goal.
ROC the Day raises nearly $1M for local nonprofits
Nearly $1 million was raised during this year’s ROC the Day from the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes.
Plan retirement spending for Go-Go, Slow-Go and No-Go years | Private Banking
Understand spending needs throughout retirement, and learn how smart planning supports wealth transfer and long-term legacy goals.
Year-end tax planning: Strategies to optimize savings
Local CPAs share key year-end tax strategies, from bunching deductions to leveraging SALT and energy credits.
Pirate Toy Fund celebrates 30 years of bringing joy to children in need
The Pirate Toy Fund is marking 30 years, distributing nearly 700,000 toys to Rochester children. A gala will support its year-round mission.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes nonprofit tax rules | Viewpoint
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings major tax changes for nonprofits, affecting investment income, compensation, giving and clean energy.
New tax law drives estate, giving and 529 strategies
Financial experts weigh in on new tools like DAFs, 529 changes and estate tax updates spurred by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Thompson Health Golf Classic raises $50K for birthing center expansion
The F.F. Thompson Foundation’s annual golf tournament raised $50,000 for the $3 million expansion of Thompson Hospital’s Birthing Center.
NY AG’s office to host charities symposium at MCC on May 20
The New York attorney general’s office is hosting a charities symposium on May 20 at Monroe Community College.
Ford dealers to again donate new van to Rochester-area nonprofit
Nonprofits in the Rochester area can apply for a free Ford Transit van through the 2025 Ford Friendship Express program.
Report: Professional fundraisers kept 28% of donations last year
As Giving Tuesday, and closer to home, ROC the Day, draw closer, New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a new report that shows that nearly one-third of charitable […]
McDonalds introduces “Round Up” program to support Ronald McDonald Houses
In a sign of our cashless times, McDonald’s has introduced a system that allows fast-food customers to make a contribution to Ronald McDonald House Charities with their credit cards by rounding […]














