Allegany County Area Foundation Staff

Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

Executive Director

Bruce joined ACAF as Executive Director in September 2018, succeeding Denis Dahlgren. He has a bachelor’s degree from Houghton College and master’s degree from Kean College (NJ). Before ACAF, Bruce spent 35 years in college admissions, financial aid and alumni relations.

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Bruce Campbell

Alyssa Bump

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Communications Fellow

Alyssa serves as the ACAF's Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Communications Fellow. She has dual bachelor's degrees from SUNY Fredonia in Journalism and Public Relations. Born and raised in Allegany County, Alyssa is committed to increasing awareness of ACAF’s mission.

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Patty Oliver

Patty Oliver

Secretary

Patty joined ACAF as an Administrative Assistant in 2002. Since January 2006, she has been the Foundation’s secretary. Patty helps with a variety of Foundation activities; she is especially involved in the scholarship program and also coordinates our monthly board meetings.

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Peter O'Connor

Peter O’Connor

Treasurer

Peter of Belmont has served as Foundation Treasurer since 2006. Peter is a graduate of Alfred University (B.S. in Accounting), and Ohio University (B.F.A. in Music). Peter is retired from the Alfred University music faculty but remains an active musician.

Our Commitment to Stewardship

The Allegany County Area Foundation is committed to maximizing the impact of every dollar entrusted to us. To support operations, ACAF utilizes approximately 1% of a rolling 20-quarter average of our total funds. This approach provides stable, predictable support for the Foundation’s work while ensuring that the vast majority of donor dollars directly benefit scholarships, grants, and community initiatives.


In addition, select roles and initiatives — such as our work supported through the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation — are funded through external grants, further reducing the administrative burden on our funds and increasing the dollars directed back into the community.

News and Events

Yellow house in Allegany County, NY during the winter.

ACAF February Grants Support Students, Library Programs, and Leadership Allegany

By Bruce Campbell • March 9, 2026
Eight local organizations receive funding for educational programs, youth initiatives, and community enrichment.
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Battling Mind Striders Establishes Overcoming Challenges Scholarship

By Alyssa Bump • March 4, 2026
New scholarship will support local students who demonstrate resilience and perseverance
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ACAF partners with Undue to abolish over $1.4 million in medical debt for Allegany County families

By Alyssa Bump • January 16, 2026
Historic partnership makes ACAF the first community foundation in WNY to erase medical debt with Undue.
Alyssa Bump

Alyssa Bump Joins Allegany County Area Foundation Staff

By Bruce Campbell • January 14, 2026
Cuba-Rushford and SUNY Fredonia alumna will serve as ACAF's Communications Fellow.