She’s on a mission to get you involved

By Melinda McKee

December 06, 2010

We're proud to share that Amber Smith, founder/president of Wake County's volunteer matching service ME³, has been chosen as one of the recipients of Independent Weekly's 2010 Citizen Awards.

Among the many accomplishments of ME³, this year saw the launch of their Community Leadership and Service curriculum in two Wake County high schools.The students' first Service Project Fair, sponsored by NCGives, kicks off tonight!

THIS JUST IN - NCGives documentary to be in film festival!

By Melinda McKee

December 02, 2010

We just found out our documentary of giving stories, North Carolina Giving: Philanthropy Across Cultures & Community, has been selected for the Council on Foundations' 2011 Film & Video Festival! The film festival is in the spring, so be on the lookout for more news in the coming months... Read more...

Photos/Recaps for Governor’s Conference for Women + NC Youth Giving Summit

By Melinda McKee

November 17, 2010

Last Tuesday, NCGives' executive director Donna Chavis spoke at the NC Governor's Conference for Women, as a panelist for "Making a Difference Through Philanthropy."

200+ high school youth gather to grant $75,000+ to NC’s communities

November 02, 2010

On Saturday, November 13, 2010 more than 200 high school-aged youth from across North Carolina will come together at the Raleigh Crabtree Valley Marriott from 10:00am – 4:00pm for the Fifth Annual North Carolina Youth Giving Summit. Entitled “The VOICES Of Giving”, the Summit is designed to prepare how and where these high school students will grant over $75,000 to help their communities.

NC Giving In the News

October 11, 2010

Middle-school philanthropists in Pitt County, 8.1 billion volunteer hours, and a new generation of black donors...Here's some of the latest giving news from our friends at the Philanthropy Journal and Black Gives Back:

Community service-based high school elective looking for in-class partners

By Melinda McKee

August 18, 2010

Wake County's volunteer matching service, ME³, has succeeded in starting a community leadership and service elective at two county high schools. Over 50 students ages 15 to 18 will be participating in this pilot course, and ME³ is looking for organizations who would like to be a part of this exciting new class!

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.

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.