When Little Becomes Much

By Arlene Ugbaja

September 02, 2010

A lot has been in the news lately about the Giving Pledge of billionaires. Equally as important is the news of everyday givers who amplify giving in their small communities, do it masterfully, and have been doing it for years. My work in philanthropy is a reminder that the largest number of contributions come from individuals, and they are more likely to be average citizens than billionaires.

40 billionaires and counting…so what does it mean for North Carolina?

By Melinda Pearce

August 05, 2010

You may have heard about the challenge to billionaires that Warren Buffet started back in June; yesterday The Giving Pledge added its 40th billionaire to a roster of individuals and families who have publicaly made a moral commitment to give away the majority of their wealth.

You'd probably agree that this is as it should be, and it's great news. But this new trend has gotten me thinking lately....what does it mean for the rest of us, people who will never get a call from Mr. Buffet or Bill Gates to add our names to the billionaires' pledge?

“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.

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.

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).

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.

“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.

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.

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.