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Jan 28, 2026

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.

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Dec 4, 2025

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. 

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Dec 4, 2025

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.

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Oct 28, 2025

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.

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Sep 16, 2025

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.

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Aug 19, 2025

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.

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Aug 5, 2025

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.

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Jul 17, 2025

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.

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May 12, 2025

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.

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Apr 29, 2025

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.

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Nov 30, 2020

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 […]

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Dec 10, 2019

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 […]