“Giving grows among communities of color” (From Philanthropy Journal)

February 03, 2012

Charitable giving in the U.S. quickly is becoming more ethnically, culturally and socioeconomically diverse, yet conventional philanthropy has not fully recognized, embraced and partnered with communities of color and needs to understand and support their philanthropy if it wants to drive social change, a new report says.

From Piggy Banks to Proclamations: Our Top 10 Fav Moments of 2011

By Melinda McKee

January 17, 2012

Our Top 10 favorite inclusive giving moments of 2011...because every giver matters, and every gift counts!* Brought to you by the people of North Carolina & NCGives.

Case Study: Youth Philanthropy Bolsters Cultural Identity

By Melinda McKee

December 29, 2011

Talk to a member of our team for just a few seconds, and you'll see right away how strongly we believe that culture and giving go hand-in-hand, each strengthening the other. The following story illustrates this concept, taking a look at a Jewish youth giving program that helps kids connect to both their heritage and their community.

“North Carolina Giving” documentary will air in CA over holidays

By Melinda McKee

December 20, 2011

Our documentary North Carolina Giving: Philanthropy Across Cultures & Communities is making a cross-country trek! It will air twice over the holidays in the Oakland area of California, on December 26 and January 3 (both at 7pm PST).

“Volunteers make over Raleigh family’s home” (From WRAL.com)

December 08, 2011

RALEIGH, NC - A group of volunteers labored through the weekend to give the McLean family, of Raleigh, a complete home makeover using about $40,000 worth of materials – from the furniture to the landscaping – donated by local businesses.

Philanthropy Month & the Giving Season: Why I Still Celebrate

By Melinda McKee

November 22, 2011

Every year, I ask myself: When we contribute to the giving-themed conversation alongside the department store promotions, the reminders to donate before the tax deduction window closes, and the overflowing banter of well-meaning-but-once-a-year soup kitchen volunteers, are we diminishing the power of NCGives’ message?

In other words, are we perpetuating the detrimental stereotype that giving only happens (or needs to happen) two months out of the year?

2011 NC Youth Giving Summit Recap

By Melinda McKee

November 11, 2011

Last month, more than 200 high school-aged youth from across the state came together to attend the Sixth Annual North Carolina Youth Giving Summit. This year, to make the Summit more geographically accessible, two separate events were held on two different days (one in Greenville, and one in Winston-Salem).

American Indian Giving At-A-Glance

By Melinda McKee

November 04, 2011

In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, we're sharing our one-page fact sheet about the giving heritage among the native community, including examples from North Carolina. We hope you find it useful in your communities!

Gov. Perdue Declares November “Philanthropy Month” in North Carolina

By Melinda McKee

October 26, 2011

Editor's Note: Our governor recently issued this proclamation in recognition of the many folks (like you!) whose giving is the glue holding our communities together. Over the next few weeks, we ask you to really notice, celebrate and encourage the giving going on all around you...and to remember its importance not just this month, but all throughout the year. As author Nathaniel Hawthorne once said, "Generosity is the flower of justice."

RALEIGH/STATEWIDE - At the request of NCGives, Governor Bev Perdue has issued a proclamation designating November as Philanthropy Month in North Carolina, a first in the history of the state. (Click here to access a PDF scan of the original proclamation.)