News
Category: Treasure
“Foundation Giving in NC” encourages nonprofits to seek diverse revenue streams
By Melinda Pearce
July 20, 2010
Though foundations continue to play an important role in North Carolina's philanthropic landscape, NCGives' newly released Foundation Giving in North Carolina report shows that the economic recession has indeed left its mark, with the most recent IRS data available revealing a 23% drop in North Carolina foundations' cumulative assets in 2008.
Read more...First HBCU fraternity nears a century of giving back
July 19, 2010
Our state is strong in collective giving, or the idea that there is power in numbers when it comes to giving back. North Carolina's fraternities and sororities are a great example -- like the members of this black fraternity, who can be found giving back to their communities all over North Carolina.
Read more...How 259 women are changing Western NC
July 01, 2010
One powerful aspect of giving is that it's something people can do together. Just take a look at this Western North Carolina giving circle (a group of people who pool together their time, talent and/or treasure for a cause they all support).
Read more...3T News Bites: Buncombe, Onslow and Durham Counties
June 03, 2010
1,000 women, coastal restoration, and a poverty DVD...Here's your taste of giving around the state, as reported in recent news.
Read more...“T.C. Berrien Elementary students’ generosity recognized” (The Fayetteville Observer)
May 17, 2010
The students and teachers at T.C. Berrien got a surprise Thursday after they filed into the gymnasium.
Read more...Examining African American family foundations
April 26, 2010
The Aspen Institute recently released A Growing Tradition?: Examining the African American Family Foundation, published by the Institute’s Philanthropy and Social Innovation program. The report presents research on African American family foundations in the U.S. and their growth in recent decades.
Read more...Triangle residents, vote for “What Matters”
April 26, 2010
The Triangle Community Foundation is asking the community to vote for a winner of their "What Matters Innovation Award," a $5,000 prize recognizing a cutting-edge organization using innovation to address the Triangle's growth and diversity. Finalists are Builders of Hope, Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina, Institute for Emerging Issues, Kramden Institute, and SPARKcon / Visual Art Exchange.
You can vote online at www.trianglecf.org until Wednesday, April 28.
Read more...“Seniors seen as key civic resource” (The Philanthropy Journal)
April 05, 2010
Elderly North Carolinians play a big role in the state's civic life and will be even more important as Baby Boomers start turning 65 in 2011, and the state should find ways to engage them in service activities, a new study says.
Read more...NC youth givers turn heads; DC jobseeker gives away $10 a day
March 24, 2010
"Youth philanthropy: A little can yield a lot" (Philanthropy Journal)
Most folks know of Margaret Mead's quote "never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world..." It's a saying that we've heard dozens of times. But how many us have actually had an opportunity to see this in action - to observe in real-time the power of a collective spark catch fire?
“Compassion Counts More Than Ever” (from Parade Magazine)
March 09, 2010
America is in the midst of a boom--and one that is benefiting and bonding us all. "During past tough economic times, there was a decrease in volunteering," says Patrick Corvington, CEO of the federal Corporation for National and Community Service. "But today there's a 'compassion boom' of people helping others." An exclusive new PARADE poll shows how and why so many Americans are working to improve our communities and the world.
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