“Obama and elder Bush team up on call to service” (from NPR)

October 16, 2009

President Barack Obama, who has called on Americans to perform more community service, is joining former President George H.W. Bush in urging citizens to volunteer.

Bush on Friday was to host a forum on volunteering at Texas A&M University, to be attended by Obama, who initiated a "United We Serve" call to service in June that culminated in a national day of service on the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Recession-Proof Fundraising - Registration ends soon!

October 15, 2009

Many organizations are growing their base of support and annual gift revenue during these unprecedented economic conditions.  Join the Philanthropy Journal and Michelle Speas for the Greenville Lunch 'n' Learn to:

• Learn how to implement techniques and strategies to increase annual giving, and secure new gifts, that have proven recession-proof during the past year
• Walk away with specific tactics and strategies that you can start using immediately
• Depart with a better understanding of where your development program is, and where it needs to go, to raise more dollars
• Rethink stewardship strategies and come away energized with fresh, new ideas and concepts

“Service themes take over TV in Hollywood volunteering effort” (from The Chronicle of Philanthropy)

October 13, 2009

More than 90 shows on all four major TV networks and several cable channels will feature volunteerism themes next week as part of one of the biggest public-service efforts in broadcasting history, USA Today reports.

National Development Institute scholarship extended

October 12, 2009

The National Development Institute has extended a scholarship opportunity for "Raising Good Money In Tough Times," a major gifts fundraising event being held in Raleigh, NC (a similar event will take place in Bolivia, NC). The scholarship offer applies to nonprofits and expires Octover 15; call 866-360-3858 for more information.

Thank you for becoming our fan!

By Melinda McKee

October 09, 2009

Thank you for helping NCGives reach our goal of 100 Facebook fans - we can now be officially found at www.facebook.com/ncgives. Tell your friends and help us celebrate giving in North Carolina!

Secure your spot at the PoC Conference today!

October 08, 2009

Join us for the first ever conference on Philanthropy of Community (PoC), a program of NCGives and the Center for Community Action.

Know a volunteer hero in your community?

October 07, 2009

From the ServiceNation website: "This October, every major television network has agreed to spotlight service on the air—and profile the heroes in communities around the country who make it happen. That means you, your friends, your neighbors, and the inspiring people you've served with could be able to tell your stories to a national audience."

ZSR Foundation sabbatical application now online

By Melinda McKee

October 02, 2009

Each year, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation honors non-profit organization leaders who seek personal renewal and professional growth by awarding sabbaticals to five North Carolinians. The application for the program is now available online at www.zsr.org (select the Sabbatical Program tab/menu).

200 high school youth gather to grant $60,000+ to NC communities

September 21, 2009

GREENSBORO, NC – On Saturday, October 17, 2009 more than 200 high school-aged youth from across North Carolina will come together at the Greensboro Downtown Marriott for the Fourth Annual North Carolina Youth Giving Summit. Entitled “The Magic Of Giving”, the Summit is designed to prepare how and where these high school students will grant over $60,000 to help their communities. The funds have been donated from philanthropic organizations across the state and will be entrusted to these youth for allocation.