Central New York Community Foundation
Dana Lyons-Canty, MScJA, currently serves as a Special Projects Officer at the Central New York Community Foundation, having been instrumental in securing $30 million in scholarships for over 1,000 underserved students. Previous roles include Manager of Post-secondary Scholarship Access and Completion, where Dana also secured significant scholarship funding and managed donor relations. Dana's experience in retail management includes positions as Operations Manager and General Manager at various fashion boutiques, leading teams, enhancing operational efficiencies, and driving sales growth. An educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Syracuse University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Keuka College, along with an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Onondaga Community College.
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Central New York Community Foundation
The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity established in 1927 that receives contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to local charities to help them thrive. It is the largest charitable foundation in Central New York with assets of nearly $400 million and has invested more than $250 million in community improvement projects since its inception. As a grantmaker, civic leader, convener and sponsor of strategic initiatives, the Community Foundation strives to strengthen local nonprofits, encourage better understanding of the region and address the most critical issues of our time.
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