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.

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.

Playgrounds, giving circles and a little black dress

August 17, 2009

Several recent news articles highlight how everyday citizens are making a difference in their communities through giving, in North Carolina and beyond.

ME-3 needs your vote; The Beehive Collective wants your proposal

By Melinda McKee

August 11, 2009

• The Wake County-based volunteer organzation ME³ has been chosen as an August finalist for Citgo's national "FuelingGood" contest (the Citgo website says July, but they are an August finalist). You can help this group continue to grow the giving of time and talent by voting now (and vote once every day through the August 15)!

Today’s youth as modern philanthropists

August 07, 2009

As financial markets rise and fall like a roller coaster, jobs and housing become harder to obtain and retain, and human need services become overwhelmed with the level of demand placed upon them - one thing remains true:  The brunt of a struggling economy will eventually fall onto the shoulders of today's young people. 

Children Who Care

July 10, 2009

(from The New York Times, by Alina Tugend)

"A few years ago, a friend of my son's asked that, instead of getting him presents for his 11th birthday, guests donate to a certain charity. I asked my son if he would like to do something similar for his birthday.

Asian American-Pacific Islander Giving in NC

June 16, 2009

NCGives Launches New Initiative

As part of NCGives' work to celebrate, connect, inspire and grow giving in North Carolina, NCGives has been laying the groundwork for an Asian American-Pacific Islander philanthropy initiative during the past year. This May (coincidentally, Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month), NCGives was pleased to see this initiative truly take off with the hiring of student consultant Hai-Tan Le.

Youth Givers in the News!

June 11, 2009

Through partnership with Leading To Change, NCGives has established numerous youth giving groups around the state. So far this year, several of the youth groups have been recognized in the media for their outstanding efforts. Read more...

Students Helping Their Community

June 01, 2009

Students of Wake County have transformed an economic downturn into an opportunity: selling coupon booklets to cost-conscious consumers, with the proceeds going directly to Wake schools. Read more...