About Us

MISSION AND VALUES

A measure of a community is the sum of what its citizens give back to it in terms of their time, talent, and heart. The Center for Community Engagement was created to increase this sum for the greater Rochester area. Its mission is to enhance the community’s quality of life by

 

• Increasing citizen involvement in voluntary community activities; and
• Strengthening the community-based organizations that enable this involvement.

The Center accomplishes this through a strategy of promoting partnerships and collaboration, bringing people and organizations together so that they are better able to achieve community goals. It does not duplicate programs or services, but works through existing organizations, providing them with the assistance and resources to assure their success.

WHO THE CENTER CAN HELP

Nonprofit Boards of Directors The board is the soul of a nonprofit, supporting its mission and guiding its operation. The Center offers a variety of programs to strengthen both boards and their leaders. Click here for more information.

Nonprofit Executives and Managers More than ever, nonprofits need competent professionals, bringing to their jobs up-to-date management and leadership skills. The Center offers management education programs designed for nonprofits.

Volunteers Our community offers countless ways for volunteers to help build a better community for all. Click here for an array of links to wonderful volunteer opportunities for you or your group.

Center for Community Engagement Leadership

Howard Berman
Chair

Thomas Toole
Executive Director

Ron Ambrosetti
Provost and Dean of the St. John Fisher College