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Youth are givers, too—let’s help them reach their potential

July 15, 2010

Even though just five years old, the North Carolina Youth Giving Network has seen some amazing accomplishments, with over $300K granted out to communities by more than 800 youth. Established in 2005 by NCGives, the Network continues to grow - something that wouldn't be possible without the adult advisors who rally their youth together to support their communities. These advisors recently gathered at Greensboro's International Civil Rights Museum to learn more about engaging youth in giving back.

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Adventures in Nonprofit Communications

By Melinda Pearce

June 22, 2010

A lot of wonderful things are going on here at NCGives, and one that I'm particularly excited about is a new partnership with NonprofitMarketingGuide.com's Kivi Leroux Miller.

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“North Carolina Giving” DVD is now available!

By Melinda Pearce

December 07, 2009

Many of you have told us how inspired and moved you were when you watched our North Carolina Giving  premiere on UNC-TV last month. We're very excited to now offer the complete DVD, full of those giving stories and more. Plus, all you pay is $5 for the shipping & handling!

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Home is where the heart is

November 25, 2009

NCGives' executive director Donna Chavis penned the following article earlier this year, when the Philanthropy Journal launched the Giving and Community section of its website. On this eve of a holiday when we celebrate the blessings in our lives, we hope you will be inspired to celebrate the giving that makes these blessings reality - on Thanksgiving, and all year round.

Happy Thanksgiving from NCGives!

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Gov. Perdue joins NCGives in National Philanthropy Month

By Melinda Pearce

November 18, 2009

This week, NCGives received a letter from Governor Bev Perdue as she joins us in recognizing November as National Philanthropy Month. We wanted to share her words with you, the "citizens committed to improving the lives of others" who make North Carolina a truly giving state!

We thank the Governor for her support of National Philanthropy Month in North Carolina.

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NCGives’ own Donna Chavis interviewed on TV tonight & Sunday

November 06, 2009

NCGives' executive director is tonight's featured guest on "North Carolina People," the weekly show hosted on UNC-TV by Mr. William Friday. Watch tonight at 9pm, or Sunday at 5:30pm.

NCGives’ own Donna Chavis interviewed on TV tonight & Sunday

November 06, 2009

NCGives' executive director is tonight's featured guest on "North Carolina People," the weekly show hosted on UNC-TV by Mr. William Friday. Watch tonight at 9pm, or Sunday at 5:30pm.

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.

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NCGives at statewide nonprofit conference this week

By Melinda Pearce

September 08, 2009

This Wednesday and Thursday, NCGives will be at the Statewide Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofit Sector in Concord. If you're going to be there, stop by our booth to say hello; we'd love to meet you!

You can also find us leading the pre-conference workshop Wednesday afternoon, as well as at our concurrent session on Thursday morning (check your program for time and location).

4 ways to get your cause noticed…for free!

By Melinda Pearce

September 03, 2009

Attention, North Carolina givers (that's you)!

We know so many of you are doing inspiring work throughout our state, and that's why part of NCGives' mission is to celebrate the giving going on around us. It's why we're spreading the word, and calling attention to your giving news.

And we're not the only ones who want to help you do this...read on for four other opportunities to get your cause noticed, for free!

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