Development Department

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Child & Family Services development department was established with the sole purpose of supporting the mission and programs of the agency -- a vision of safe, healthy children, families and communities -- through fundraising and cultivation initiatives. The goals of the boards, development committee and development department are to increase charitable gifts and continue to advance community support for Child & Family Services.

Corporate Collaborations Support Mission-Driven Programming

Research on corporate philanthropy has shown that just over half of all corporate support is designated to health and human service organizations. The concept behind Child & Family Services’ Corporate Partnership initiative was to help build relationships with Western New York businesses, while matching their corporate philanthropic needs to support our programs.

Our mission-driven programs comprise the heart and soul of Child & Family Services. Children, families and other persons in need within our community have benefited from the numerous programs and services and the 41+ programs and services we offer throughout Western New York.

We want to make philanthropy as easy as possible for our community and we believe that this program can streamline corporate giving and at the same time build stronger corporate relationships.

For more information on the Corporate Partnership, please contact the Chief Development Officer at (716) 335-7232.

Be Sure to Check Out Matching Gifts

Your contributions to Child & Family Services provide a vast array of mental health and human service programs for children, adults and families in need throughout Western New York.

Corporate matching gifts are a great way to maximize the impact of your gift. By taking advantage of your company’s matching gift program, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of your contribution.

Each company has its own guidelines for matching gift programs. To find out if you are eligible for a company match, contact your Human Resources Department for donation guidelines and the proper forms. Then simply complete and sign the form and send it to Child & Family Services with your gift. We will do the rest.

For more information about matching gifts to Child & Family Services, contact Kelli Cavo, in the Development Office at kcavo@cfsbny.org or (716) 335-7228.

Contact Information

The development department staff would be happy to answer any questions or inquiries you may have.

For information about touring our facilities or planned giving, please contact:

Laurie Krajna
Chief Development Officer
(716) 335-7232
lkrajna@cfsbny.org

For information regarding pledges or donations, please contact:

Kelli Cavo
Office Manager
(716) 335-7228
kcavo@cfsbny.org

For information regarding the Adopt-a-Family holiday program, please contact:

Nicole Puzzella
PR/Development Specialist
(716) 335-7054
npuzzella@cfsbny.org

For information about our Heartlight Gala, President's Briefings (which are open to the public), Casual Days for Kids or third-party fundraising events, please contact:

Jennifer Pratt
Special Events Coordinator
(716) 335-7234
jpratt@cfsbny.org

For information regarding annual giving or grants, please contact:

Lynn Westcott
Annual Giving and Grants Coordinator
(716) 335-7234
lwestcott@cfsbny.org

For information regarding agency and program grants, please contact:

Rosanne Wisniewski
Grants Coordinator
(716) 335-7226
rwisniewski@cfsbny.org