“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.

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!

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.

Cultural Perspectives On Money, Giving

June 03, 2011

The Chronicle of Philanthropy published a thought-provoking article a little while back about the cultural context of money. Our question: how does your culture impact your perspective on money, particularly in terms of giving it? And how does your culture impact your giving in other ways (time, talent, goods, etc)?

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.

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.

UNC-TV program to feature stories from NCGives’ documentary *this Friday*!

By Melinda McKee

December 08, 2010

UNC-TV's news show "North Carolina NOW" will be dedicating Friday evening's entire program to several stories taken from our documentary, North Carolina Giving: Philanthropy Across Cultures & Communities.

THIS JUST IN - NCGives documentary to be in film festival!

By Melinda McKee

December 02, 2010

We just found out our documentary of giving stories, North Carolina Giving: Philanthropy Across Cultures & Community, has been selected for the Council on Foundations' 2011 Film & Video Festival! The film festival is in the spring, so be on the lookout for more news in the coming months... Read more...