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Category: Women
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.
Read more...Black women philanthropists are busy in NC
By Melinda McKee
August 11, 2010
Coming up are several chances to celebrate and join forces with African American women givers in our state!
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...Donna Chavis named to Wildacres Leadership Initiative Board
May 14, 2010
Donna Chavis, Executive Director of NCGives, has been appointed to the Board of Advisors of the Wildacres Leadership Initiative. Donna is also a member of the founding board of the organization.
Read more...Caught the volunteerism bug? Pass it on! [Part 2 of 2]
April 28, 2010
In celebration of National Volunteer Month, this is the second of two posts by guest blogger Amber Smith of ME3, a volunteer-matching organization in Wake County, NC. Read Part 1 here.
Read more...Caught the volunteerism bug? Pass it on! [Part 1of 2]
April 27, 2010
In celebration of National Volunteer Month, this is the first of two posts by guest blogger Amber Smith of ME3, a volunteer-matching organization in Wake County, NC. Catch Part 2 tomorrow!
Read more...NCGives remembers Dorothy Height
April 21, 2010
We at NCGives would like to honor the memory of civil rights activist Dr. Dorothy Height, who passed away yesterday at the age of 98.
Read more...Local giving circle reaches milestone; Raleigh nonprofit conference on 3/29
March 02, 2010
- The Women's Giving Circle of Fayetteville has grown to over 100 members, and they have recently launched into their second year of grantmaking.
North Carolina Giving Contest Winners
By Melinda McKee
January 13, 2010
Congratulations, Jeannette Butterworth and Jill Tefft!
Late last year, NCGives held the "North Carolina Giving Contest" in conjunction with the broadcast of our documentary on UNC-TV. Our first prize winner, Jeannette Butterworth of Hendersonville, received a Flip Video Camera, plus $100 donated to a charity of choice, which she gave to the Center for Participatory Change in Asheville. Our second prize winner, Jill Tefft of Wilmington, won $100 donated to a charity of choice, for which she chose the Good Shepherd Center in Wilmington.
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