News
Category: Young People
Young philanthropists webinar tomorrow
January 11, 2010
Eric Rowles of NCGives partner Leading To Change is conducting a webinar tomorrow (Tuesday) on how social media is changing the way that people, specifically teens, "give" philanthropically. Eric is taking a quick survey - how have you seen today's young people give either their time, talent or treasure through social media? Respond by Tuesday morning to info@leadingtochange.com. (And there's still time to register for the webinar!)
“Dime Time” program in Cumberland County engages elementary kids in philanthropy
By Melinda Pearce
January 08, 2010
The E. E. Smith Giving Circle, founded with support from NCGives and the Cumberland Community Foundation, recently partnered with the Lucile Souders Elementary School of Math and Science to teach kids about philanthropy. The giving circle ( which was created to improve local math and science outcomes through awareness and philanthropic efforts) offered to match a dollar for every dime collected, up to $2,000. The children went above and beyond the match, raising $1,943.40 in dimes.
Read more...Youth giving program to start in Onslow County
December 30, 2009
The North Carolina Youth Giving Network, developed through a parternship between NCGives and Leading To Change, is launching a new site in Onslow County -- the first program of its kind in southeastern North Carolina.
Read more...“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!
Read more...“North Carolina Giving” premieres tonight! (UNC-TV)
By Melinda Pearce
November 09, 2009
Don't forget to tune into your local UNC-TV channel tonight at 10:00pm to watch North Carolina Giving: Philanthropy Across Cultures & Communities, a new documentary from NCGives.
If you want to participate in the North Carolina Giving Contest, make sure that before the broadcast starts, you print or write down the quiz questions below.
Read more...7 chances in 7 days to catch NCGives on TV!
By Melinda Pearce
November 03, 2009
Over the next week, several stories from NCGives and our documentary project will be shown on UNC-TV, leading up to the documentary premiere next Monday at 10pm.
Here's a preview:
Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Today)
TV Show: North Carolina NOW (7:30pm, UNC-TV)
Focus: "North Carolina Giving: American Indians and Giving" (except from the documentary)
Beginning of a four-part NC NOW series that focuses on philanthropy in North Carolina. Haliwa Saponi students are building a greenhouse for traditional plants; Stephanie Richardson is a volunteer firefighter in Hollister.
Read more...NCGives’ documentary to premiere on TV November 9!
October 19, 2009
What do a public housing gardener in Asheville, a high school student in Durham and an artist in Wilmington have in common?
Find out the answer through their stories (and many others!) in:
...a documentary about ordinary people changing lives in extraordinary ways.
Statewide premiere ~
Monday, November 9 at 10:00pm
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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.
200 high school youth gather to grant $60,000+ to NC communities
September 21, 2009
GREENSBORO, NC – On Saturday, October 17, 2009 more than 200 high school-aged youth from across North Carolina will come together at the Greensboro Downtown Marriott for the Fourth Annual North Carolina Youth Giving Summit. Entitled “The Magic Of Giving”, the Summit is designed to prepare how and where these high school students will grant over $60,000 to help their communities. The funds have been donated from philanthropic organizations across the state and will be entrusted to these youth for allocation.
Read more...NCGives: How We Work
August 27, 2009
Ever wondered just how NCGives "celebrates, connects, inspires and grows" giving? Browse through our electronic brochure, where you can read about Renee Taylor (who worked with NCGives to co-found a young women's giving circle), Kexin Yin (a student who was inspired to join NCGives' youth giving program) and Tim Heath (one of the community coaches for NCGives' Philanthropy of Community program).
You can also see a breakdown of how we engage in giving-related education, relationship building, advocacy and providing informational resources.
Click on the picture to read NCGives' electronic brochure.
