More on “Foundation Giving”

July 26, 2010

The Philanthropy Journal just published a good summary of our freshly released report, Foundation Giving In North Carolina.

Read the PJ article

See NCGives' original report

“Foundation Giving in NC” encourages nonprofits to seek diverse revenue streams

By Melinda Pearce

July 20, 2010

Though foundations continue to play an important role in North Carolina's philanthropic landscape, NCGives' newly released Foundation Giving in North Carolina report shows that the economic recession has indeed left its mark, with the most recent IRS data available revealing a 23% drop in North Carolina foundations' cumulative assets in 2008.

First HBCU fraternity nears a century of giving back

July 19, 2010

Our state is strong in collective giving, or the idea that there is power in numbers when it comes to giving back. North Carolina's fraternities and sororities are a great example -- like the members of this black fraternity, who can be found giving back to their communities all over North Carolina.

Youth are givers, too—let’s help them reach their potential

July 15, 2010

Even though just five years old, the North Carolina Youth Giving Network has seen some amazing accomplishments, with over $300K granted out to communities by more than 800 youth. Established in 2005 by NCGives, the Network continues to grow - something that wouldn't be possible without the adult advisors who rally their youth together to support their communities. These advisors recently gathered at Greensboro's International Civil Rights Museum to learn more about engaging youth in giving back.

How 259 women are changing Western NC

July 1, 2010

One powerful aspect of giving is that it's something people can do together. Just take a look at this Western North Carolina giving circle (a group of people who pool together their time, talent and/or treasure for a cause they all support).

“NFL’s Vonta Leach gives back to Robeson County” (The Fayetteville Observer)

June 24, 2010

The first six months of 2010 have been eventful ones for Vonta Leach. The Robeson County native completed his sixth season as a National Football League player and his third straight as a starter in January. Leach played so well that he was named an alternate at fullback for the NFL's Pro Bowl all-star game.

Adventures in Nonprofit Communications

By Melinda Pearce

June 22, 2010

A lot of wonderful things are going on here at NCGives, and one that I'm particularly excited about is a new partnership with NonprofitMarketingGuide.com's Kivi Leroux Miller.

NCGives at tomorrow’s Annual African American Cultural Celebration

June 4, 2010

We'd love for you to come visit us - Donna & Arlene will be on the 2nd floor!

3T News Bites: Buncombe, Onslow and Durham Counties

June 3, 2010

1,000 women, coastal restoration, and a poverty DVD...Here's your taste of giving around the state, as reported in recent news.