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The Elders of Tomorrow
October 03, 2007
If our children are our future, then it's imperative that we take time in the present to instill in them "a love of humanity." Read more...
Diversity Is Not Enough
October 02, 2007
(from the Giving Center of Philanthropy Journal's Learning Channel, by Gita Gulati-Partee)
New research from Robert Putnam of Bowling Alone fame suggests that diversity hurts civic life.
Known as a liberal scholar who champions diversity, Putnam reluctantly concludes that his study, the largest ever on civic engagement in the U.S., shows that diverse communities have lower levels of trust and participation in community life, or less social capital. Read more...
Modern Technology, Family Tradition: Both Fertile Ground for Inspiring Young Adults
August 21, 2007
What do social-networking sites and parents have in common? Both carry a lot of weight in the efforts to engage today's young adults in philanthropy. Check out these two articles to find out how. Read more...
No Longer Waiting
August 21, 2007
North Carolina Youth Utilize Philanthropy As Tool for Community Change
It's often been said that "youth are the leaders of tomorrow." And this is in some part quite true. We look to generations after us to carry on and build on the legacies that we have created — as givers, as funders, as architects of social change.
As "leaders of tomorrow," it then becomes a waiting game, for tomorrow to come. Read more...
Conference Speakers Point to Rural America As Important Philanthropic Opportunity
August 09, 2007
MISSOULA, MT — This week in Big Sky Country, foundation leaders from across the nation have convened to discuss issues within philanthropy in rural America. Click here to read The Chronicle of Philanthropy's account of what conference speakers have been saying.
Seeing Philanthropy In a Whole New Light
November 08, 2006
RALEIGH, N.C. (November 8, 2006) — Philanthropy is too often defined as wealthy people or companies giving large sums of money to a worthy cause. That is not the case in North Carolina, where people are redefining philanthropy and illustrating the power of individuals. Gifts from foundations combined with corporate contributions only represent 15% of private dollars given to charitable causes. When you do the math, that means 85% of support provided in communities is from individuals giving of time, talent and treasure. That's why NCGives, a statewide nonprofit based in Raleigh, aims to demystify the definition of a philanthropist by celebrating, connecting and inspiring giving. Read more...
Gathering and Inspiring
November 06, 2006
ASHEVILLE (November 6, 2006) — The North Carolina Network of Women Givers held their first conference at the Homewood Conference Center, providing women an opportunity to celebrate and learn from the successes of other women across the state. The NC Network of Women Givers provides proof of the power of women when challenged to effect change.
"Many of the women at this conference personally demonstrate the power of dedicated women when faced with adversity and challenge," says Donna Chavis, executive director of NCGives. "Their stories inspire others to do good works and their experience helps others to begin similar campaigns which have direct and immediate impact in their communities. Today is not only about learning from each other, it's a celebration of women who are striving to create healthy, sustainable communities because when women are supported, good families are supported and thus strong communities are built." Read more...
Donna Chavis Named NCGives Executive Director
November 01, 2006
RALEIGH — Donna Chavis has been selected by the NCGives Advisory Committee as the first executive director of this new initiative to celebrate and grow giving among youth, women, and communities of color.
"As a native of Robeson County, Donna understands the invaluable role that giving of time, talent, and money plays in the strength of North Carolina communities," said Pat Smith, chair of the NCGives Advisory Committee and president of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. "She is one of the state's most experienced and respected philanthropic leaders. Her personal mission is closely tied to NCGives' mission." Read more...
Trusting Teenagers With Money
October 21, 2006
GREENSBORO — Ask a teenager to help you give away money and you will get the look that says, "No way!"
That was Deborah Winfield's reaction when the 16-year-old Mt. Tabor High School junior was first approached to be a "youth grantmaker" in Forsyth County. "Hey! I was kind of shocked," says Winfield, now 17 and a senior. "Because we're teenagers, and it's not very often that people our age are trusted with $2,500."
No, it's not. That is why there's a growing movement to engage young people in philanthropy, and the first ever Youth Grantmakers Summit here brought together 100 students from six such groups in North Carolina. They represented Forsyth, Guilford, Mecklenburg, Davie, Gaston and Vance counties. Read more...
Summit Fills Teens Up On Philanthropy
October 21, 2006
GREENSBORO — "They filled us up!" says Geordi Krikorian. The 16-year-old Matthews student was talking literally and figuratively about the first Youth Grantmakers Summit held here recently. Krikorian is part of a growing movement in grass-roots philanthropy that, in his case, involves people his age operating small, community foundations to serve people his age.
At the one-day summit, he and about 100 other young "grantmakers" from across the state attended workshops on such Philanthropy 101 basics as fund raising, networking, money management and how to run a meeting. And between the lessons, there was plenty of food. "They kept carting out food," echoed Graham Sheridan, Jr., 17, of Greensboro. Read more...
