Four (Not) Stupid Questions About Philanthropy

By Melinda McKee

September 28, 2011

Today is nationally (albeit unofficially) known as “Ask A Stupid Question Day,” a liberating chance to put forth your inquiries without fear of embarrassment. Well, we don't think any of your questions are "stupid" (seriously!), but in the spirit of the day, here are our answers to a few of the most obvious questions in NCGives' world:

American Indian Women & Giving

By Melinda McKee

September 22, 2011

Last week, NCGives had the opportunity to lead a panel discussion at the American Indian Women of Proud Nations conference, held this year in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The session, called "Giving From the Heart: The Culture & Practice of Women's Giving," covered the importance of looking within our own communities for giving resources, instead of depending soley on grants and other "outside support." The potential for women's giving circles was explored, as well as the activity and impact of the NC American Indian Fund.

Are You Teaching Your Tykes to Give?

By Melinda McKee

September 19, 2011

 Over here, we're big fans of teaching children to be givers as early as possible, in all aspects of time, talent and treasure. (Check out these five posts.)

That's why we love this blog post by Meg Buckingham, Relationship Manager for United Way of the Greater Triangle. Meg talks about introducing the concepts of saving, spending, donating money and investing to her little four-year-old...showing that it's never too early to encourage kids to give.

September 11: How Giving Has Changed, and How You Can Help

By Melinda McKee

September 08, 2011

As our nation reflects on this 10th anniversary of 9/11, it's no surprise to hear that the tragic event led to an unprecedented outpouring of generosity. Read on for a look at how 9/11 changed the conventional philanthropic landscape of our nation -- plus, how you can help honor those we lost, from right here in North Carolina.

Headed to the beach? Hurricane recovery needs volunteers

By Melinda McKee

September 02, 2011

Many of you are headed to North Carolina's beaches for the holiday weekend....why not share a few hours of your time with local residents to help with Hurricane Irene recovery?

Local Generosity Is Music to Their Ears

August 24, 2011

Last week, we shared a story about a Cumberland County artist who donates art supplies to local schools, remembering that supplies were hard to come by when she was a child.

Today we bring you Hillsborough pawn shop owner Bob Moulton, a musician since his middle school days, who is donating instruments to Wake, Orange and Durham County school districts.

“Local artist donates supplies to Cumberland County schools” (Fayetteville Observer)

August 16, 2011

Sarah-Lynn Brown remembers taking art at E.E. Smith High School with few supplies in the mid-1990s. "There wasn't a whole lot of money," she said. "That was one thing that kept haunting me." Read more...

Local Giving Circles Are Expanding, Publishing

By Melinda McKee

August 08, 2011

Two North Carolina giving circles we supported in their early days, NGAAP-Charlotte and the (formerly) Women's Giving Circle of Fayetteville, are stepping it up.

Former NC Youth Giving Network member joins Council on Foundations

By Melinda McKee

August 05, 2011

Through the North Carolina Youth Giving Network, NCGives has helped more than 20 youth giving sites get started around the state. We're excited to share that a former student from one site, Youth Grantmakers in Action in Winston-Salem, has recently become a summer associate with the Council on Foundations.