The Good Works Podcast

Randi is joined by Karah Sheahan, Office Manager at the Community Foundation, to help put a voice to the name! Karah shares some of her favorite qualities about the work culture and talks about what she's looking forward to in the coming weeks.

In this meta episode of The Good Works Podcast, Randi and Sara update their podcast audience on some of their favorite other  podcasts - including " If All Else Fails " by North Country Public Radio and " Up And Vanished " by Tenderfoot TV. 

Randi talks with Sara about the importance of legal immigration into New York State, especially as jobs become more difficult to fill. They discuss the difference between asylum seekers and "illegal" immigrants. And as always, listen to the end to find out what they're looking forward to this month!

Following the Buffalo Bills playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Sara and Randi discuss how sports play a role in community-building. From professional teams to little league and recreation, there are lots of opportunities to connect over athletics. Stay til the end to find out what Sara and Randi are looking forward to in the coming weeks!

Coming out of the Thanksgiving break, Randi and Sara talk about the importance of "Third Spaces" and how to enrich them for yourself and everyone around you. And as always, they share what they're looking forward to as we launch into the holiday season!

This month, Randi and Sara talk all about the Community Foundation's Leadership Advancement Award. This grant provides experienced non-profit executive directors with sabbatical funding to avoid burnout and stagnation through rest, exploration, and personal reflection. You can find out more on the website here: https://communityfund.org/what-we-do/initiatives-and-trainings/.

This month, Randi and Sara talk about places where people feel like they belong or don't belong - and how to create spaces where more people feel comfortable and welcome. As always, they talk about what they're looking forward to as the leaves begin to change and the most colorful season of the year quickly approaches.

How can we impact the community when we're  not  making grants? That's the question Randi and Sara ask in this month's episode. At the end, they discuss end-of-summer and beginning-of-school-year activities coming right around the corner.

In this episode, Randi and Sara talk about the relationships we build at work and with nearby colleagues. They share some of the people who have made their careers so enjoyable. And as always, we look forward to what  they're  looking forward to in the coming weeks.

Randi is back from sabbatical, during which she traveled around the region (and the world) and spent an unprecedented amount of time in her attic. She and Sara talk about the 7 types of rest, according to Saundra Dalton-Smith, and what they're looking forward to in the coming weeks.

Katie joins Sara to talk about the upcoming educators trip to Finland. They discuss the selection process, itinerary, and overall goals for taking a group of local teachers to one of the happiest countries in the world. At the end - as always - Katie and Sara talk about summer plans and what they're looking forward to.

Sara is joined by Susan Pawlak from the Career Development Council to talk all about the programs and services they offer. Sara shares how the Community Foundation staff has helped with some of the efforts of the CDC, and Susan and Sara both talk about what they're most looking forward to.

Sara welcomes Jackie Council to kick off this 3-part series featuring individual nonprofit organizations. Jackie shares all about the mission and inspiration behind Altagracia House of Healing. The episode ends with some exciting things to look forward to. 

In this episode, Randi and Sara review a listicle from "Nonprofit AF" with 10 things that a foundation just shouldn't do. These are the things that make nonprofit organizations crazy, and the hosts throw in a few "pickup line" laughs near the end.

Randi and Sara shake off the winter hibernation - or in some cases, embrace it - by sharing their favorite Finger Lakes cold weather activities. (As a reminder, you can always find things to do at FLXCalendar.com.) The podcast ends with a preview of what they're looking forward to, including the 2023 Gratitude Summit in February.

In this episode, Randi breaks down the implications of the 2020 census related to redistricting in New York State. Sara recognizes it's not the most exciting topic on the Good Works Podcast, but it's important for understanding our region (and others) with Election Day around the corner.

It's #InternationalPodcastDay! Randi and Sara are here to talk about their favorite podcasts - right down to the episodes you should download right away. Whether you're into comedy, storytelling, or self improvement, you'll find some great recommendations in this month's Good Works Podcast.

If you had a magic wand that could make anything possible for our community, what would you create? Randi and Sara discuss a few of their own ideas!

It's the 50th episode of the Good Works Podcast! And if that isn't hot enough, the Finger Lakes - like many other parts of the world - are in the middle of a heat wave. Randi and Sara share some fun and affordable ways to cool off and escape the dangerous temps.

In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, Randi and Sara talk about child care and support for parents in the Southern Finger Lakes.

Two recent shootings have hit close to home in different ways. Randi and Sara talk about the concept of "softening" - rather than hardening - and what that means for our community and schools.

Recorded between Earth Day and Arbor Day, this episode features a variety of ways you can help the environment. Randi and Sara talk about the "Three R's," and how they reduce, reuse, and recycle in their daily lives.

As Russian forces move into Ukraine, many in the United States are wondering how they can help. In this episode, Randi and Sara share information about donating to international organizations and individuals in need around the world.

The 2022 Gratitude Summit is coming next month, and Randi and Sara are here to preview the event and encourage your attendance! Stay tuned for what they're looking forward to in the coming weeks and throughout the New Year.

Fresh off her Covid Booster, Randi pushes through this episode with Sara talking about the importance of celebrating milestones. There are some teasers for the Community Foundation's 50th Anniversary in 2022, and a preview of what to look forward to during the holidays.