by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 29, 2022 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives
The Community Foundation of Fayette County is hosting a Fayette Gives kickoff meeting for charities on July 28. Charities who are registered or who plan to participate in Fayette Gives are encouraged to attend. Staff and/or board members may attend on behalf of your charity. Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Fay-Penn Economic Development Council’s FNB Business Event Center (1040 Eberly Way #200, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456). Learn more about Fayette Gives at
www.fayettegives.org.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 27, 2022 | CFFC News
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE
The Accounting Associate shall perform various bookkeeping functions of the Foundation and shall record transactions within established procedures as directed/instructed by the Director of Finance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
Accounting and General Ledger
- Assists in the reconciliation of general ledger accounts and prepares adjusting journal entries as needed
- Assists in the reconciliation of depository accounts on a timely basis
- Assists in the Educational Tax Improvement Credit (EITC) Program reporting on a timely basis
- Assists in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget and monthly comparisons to the budget
- Prepares appropriate schedules and reports as required
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
- Assists in the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable
Assists in the timely and accurate processing of accounts receivable
Auditing, Reporting and Compliance
- Assists with the annual audit
- Assists in maintaining compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
- Assists in maintaining participation in Member Organizations’ benchmarking database
Other
The Accounting Associate will be required to perform other duties as assigned, including general office admin-istration duties and special projects, as directed by the Executive Director. He/she occasionally may be required to work evenings, weekends or hours outside of normal office hours as directed and/or as required to fulfill the essential functions of the position. The Accounting Associate may, from time to time, be required to travel within Fayette County and the region, to perform the essential functions of the position.
SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written; Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines; Ability to function either independently or as an active team member; Ability to perform ad-vanced math computations; Analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Web Based Programs); Ability to manage sensitive and confidential infor-mation with integrity
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant experience required. Prior experience with integrated accounting software preferred.
Applicants can direct questions and email their resume to cffayettepa@gmail.com.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 16, 2022 | CFFC News, Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is awarding over $195,000 in post-secondary scholarships to local students. “On behalf of the CFFC Board of Directors, congratulations to the scholarship recipients! We wish you well as you continue your education and contribute to the future of Fayette County,” said Angela Braun, CFFC Scholarship Committee Chair.
Scholarship funds are created in honor or memory of a loved one, to support certain career paths, or to simply give back to the community. CFFC works with donors to determine criteria for each scholarship fund, including qualifications related to academic achievement, community service, financial need, extracurricular participation, area of study, or school preference.
CFFC extends thanks to the generous donors who support students through these funds, the guidance counselors who help promote these opportunities to students, and the volunteer CFFC Scholarship Committee members who review hundreds of applications to recommend selections.
Through the CFFC’s partnership with the Pennsylvania Access to Higher Education Program, qualifying students may have their scholarship awards matched by the state.
Visit www.cffayettepa.org and follow @cffayettepa on social media for more information.
Scroll down for a full list of awards, sorted by scholarship fund.
CFFC visited Albert Gallatin, Uniontown, Connellsville, and Laurel Highlands High Schools to congratulate the senior scholarship recipients. Students from Geibel Catholic, Frazier, Charleroi, and Brownsville High Schools also received scholarships, in addition to current post-secondary students from various institutions.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 13, 2022 | CFFC News, Grants
The Sturge Hughes Memorial Fund, held at the Community Foundation of Fayette County, granted $2,000 to Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center (CACTC) for their masonry and carpentry programs. Regina Hughes created the fund to honor the memory of her husband and to support local students pursuing the trades. Graduating seniors from CACTC’s masonry and carpentry programs were recognized at a memorial luncheon in May.
Jeff Butela, Jerry Matthews, Renee Couser, Jeff Puskar, and Ryan Butela
graduating seniors from CACTC’s masonry and carpentry programs
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 1, 2022 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is hosting the third annual Fayette Gives on Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org. Fayette Gives is a “day of giving” that aims to build a stronger Fayette by engaging the community in philanthropy and supporting local charities. Registration is now open (June 1, 2022) at www.fayettegives.org for charities who wish to participate. Registration will close on September 1, 2022.
Participating charities must be a 501(c)(3) organization, must file an annual 990 Form, and must serve Fayette County, PA. Once registered, CFFC will help prepare charities for the “day of giving” with additional information and educational materials.
On Fayette Gives day, November 10, 2022, the public will be encouraged to visit www.fayettegives.org to make online donations to a selection of local charities. The Fayette Gives website will display live results and leaderboards so charities and the public can track fundraising efforts. Check donations will also be accepted.
As a special incentive, the Fayette Gives bonus pool will enhance all qualifying donations that are received at CFFC by 8 p.m. on Fayette Gives day. This fundraising marathon stretches each dollar, both for the generous donors and for the charities serving the community.
CFFC extends a special thank-you to the bonus pool sponsors. Their sponsorships make it possible to boost each donation made during Fayette Gives. If you would like to join in supporting the bonus pool, please download the 2022 Sponsorship Flyer for details.
Community Sponsors: Charity Fund; Mike Kelly Toyota
Generosity Sponsors: Erie Insurance
Humanity Sponsors: The Eberly Foundation; First Federal Savings & Loan Assoc. of Greene County; Ford of Uniontown; Montgomery Medical; Nemacolin Resort; Neubauer’s Flowers; the Uniontown Office of Janney Montgomery Scott; Uniontown Walmart Supercenter
To learn more about eligibility requirements or how Fayette Gives works, browse the FAQs at www.fayettegives.org or contact Rebecca Wardle at 724-437-8600 x203.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 18, 2022 | CFFC News, Grants
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) hosted the Spring 2022 Grants Presentation on May 17, 2022 at the Connellsville Canteen and announced $36,333 in grant awards. The fifteen (15) selected nonprofits received their grant check and spoke about their awarded project or program. From healthcare and environmental science to musicals and food assistance, CFFC is proud to fund a variety of community needs through these grant awards – thanks to the generosity of donors who create and support these charitable funds.
Renee Couser, CFFC Executive Director, welcomed the group and highlighted the Building a Stronger Fayette Fund, an endowment that CFFC created in 2020 to provide general grantmaking in perpetuity. EQT Foundation is one of the supporters of the Building a Stronger Fayette Fund, donating $15,000 in 2021. Ellen Rossi, EQT Foundation President, spoke to the group about EQT’s presence in the region and their engagement with Fayette County.
To learn more about CFFC’s grantmaking program to or donate, visit www.cffayettepa.org.
Building a Stronger Fayette Grants
Support arts and culture; education; community and economic development; health and human services; and other areas of interest. These awards are made with the combined funding from: Building a Stronger Fayette Fund; Fayette County Charities Endowment; Franklin K. and Jean Smith Family Fund; Thompson Fund.
- Alternatives.Yes Pregnancy Support Center: GrandFamily Program
- CASA of Fayette County: Operating – Software
- Christian Church of Connellsville: Community Lunch Program – Lunches Plus
- Christian Layman Corps.: Fayette County Emergency Beds Program
- Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center: Junior Firefighter Boot Camp
- State Theatre Center for the Arts: Summer at the State 2022
- The Salvation Army: Sally’s Café Household & Hygiene Pantry
- Uniontown Public Library: 2022 Summer Quest Program
Burchinal Family Endowment Fund
Supports charities that provide health and medical care for Fayette County residents.
- Fayette Emergency Medical Service: PPE Gloves
- Fayette County Community Action Agency, Inc.: Breastfeeding Support in Fayette County
- Ohiopyle-Stewart Volunteer Fire Company: AED and Enhanced Medical Response
Community Beautification Fund
Supports landscape improvements (including but not limited to planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers) for community beautification projects.
- Fayette County Cultural Trust: Downtown Connellsville Beautification Project 2022
Mary and John J. Depcrymski Memorial Fund
Supports organizations that provide transportation for Fayette County senior citizens.
- Lafayette Manor: Senior Transportation
Jack and Diane Hughes Family Fund
Supports projects and programs in the areas of community gardens and/or science/environmental education.
- Great Meadows Garden Club: Blue Star Memorial – Landscape Renovation & Maintenance
- Mountain Watershed Association: Ecology Education & Outreach in the Yough River Watershed
