NCGives Executive Director Appointed to Local and National Boards

May 17, 2011

NCGives' executive director Donna Chavis has been appointed as a director for two different boards in recent weeks:

United Methodist Foundation, Inc. - The Garner-based foundation manages the planned giving and socially responsible investing initiatives of the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church.

The Rural School and Community Trust - The Trust, a national nonprofit, works in some of the most economically challenged areas of the country addressing the crucial relationship between good schools and thriving communities.

Triangle LGBT Women & Men Will “Sing for the Cure”

May 10, 2011

On June 12, 2011 the Triangle Gay Men's Chorus (TGMC) and the Common Woman Chorus, both based in the Triangle, will bring to the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area the first local performance of "A Proclamation of Hope," featuring Sing for the Cure.

Volunteerism: Threads of Gold

By Arlene Ugbaja

April 19, 2011

Over the years, I have learned that money cannot buy everything you need, but the help from a few skillfully placed volunteers can be more valuable than gold. North Carolinians are tremendously generous with their time and talent; the Corporation for National and Community Service alone reports that 23,000 people of all ages volunteer in numerous capacities in the state.

“North Carolina Giving” Included In National Film Festival

By Melinda McKee

April 13, 2011

RALEIGH / STATEWIDE - The documentary North Carolina Giving: Philanthropy Across Cultures & Communities was selected for inclusion in the 2011 Council on Foundation's Film and Video Festival, held last weekend (April 9-12) in Philadelphia.

Featuring an introduction from Bill Friday and narration by Ambassador James Joseph, this documentary travels across the state of North Carolina, uncovering stories of “ordinary people changing lives in extraordinary ways.”

North Carolina Students Are Serious About Giving

By Melinda McKee

April 06, 2011

A couple weeks ago, we posted two stories about students stepping up to make a difference - here are two more, about Wilkes County youth cleaning up a park and Appalachian State students supporting Japan. Let's hear it for North Carolina's young people!

“Cookie campaign aids McDonald House” (From The Charlotte Observer)

March 30, 2011

Charlotte's soon-to-open Ronald McDonald House expects to need 200 to 300 cookies a day as part of its mission to help families dealing with a child's illness.

Women & Giving At-a-Glance

By Melinda McKee

March 29, 2011

Have you been celebrating Women's History Month the past few weeks? If not, you still have three days left to learn about all the amazing contributions women have made to our society and to our state.

Sabbatical available for community organizers of color

By Melinda McKee

March 24, 2011

Working for the cause of social inclusion in any form (giving/philanthropy, education, community development and more ) can require a lot of a person -- mentally, physically, and emotionally. The Center for Social Inclusion is now taking applications for the 2011 Alston Bannerman Sabbatical Fellowships, designed for long-time organizers of color who would benefit from the opportunity to step back, reflect, and recharge.

“College student passes along helping hand” (From Philanthropy Journal)

March 24, 2011

Carla Mena and her family came to the U.S. from Peru in part so she and her brother could receive a quality education, a goal that almost was taken from the Meredith College junior when she was unable to afford last year’s tuition increase.