Central New York Community Foundation announced two new hires.
Sarah Edlund joins the organization as office manager. A life resident of Central New York, Edlund has administrative experience. She spent nearly a decade at Syracuse University in a variety of roles, most recently as director of administration for the office of the board of trustees. She lives on the south shore of Oneida Lake.
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Nikki Poles was hired as executive assistant. Poles has more than a decade of experience in administration, staffing management and operations. Most recently, she served as staffing manager and administrator for ATN Event Staffing, overseeing national recruitment, scheduling and client relations. An entrepreneur at heart, she previously founded a men’s accessories brand and opened a downtown Syracuse café.
CNYCF is a public charity that turns community dollars into community change. Established in 1927, it receives contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to address the region’s greatest needs. The foundation has invested more than $320 million in community projects that benefit Central New York. It also serves as a civic leader, convener and sponsor of strategic initiatives that foster a thriving and equitable region and address the most critical issues of our time.
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