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The Secret To Sustainability For Non-profit Organizations

By avorio / April 25, 2016 / 0 Comments

Via Forbes: (Nonprofit) organizations are almost always doing amazing things, but too often I find them feeling totally strapped and constrained by resources. The staff is overworked and underpaid. Most non-profits walk a … Read more

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IRS: 400 Top Earners Gave Avg. $33 Million Each to Charity

By avorio / April 21, 2016 / 0 Comments

Via the Chronicle of Philanthropy: The 400 taxpayers with the highest incomes in 2013 reported giving an average of $32.8 million to charity. That’s the second highest average in two … Read more

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The Importance of Being Generous

By avorio / April 19, 2016 / 0 Comments

A little philanthropic inspiration via Entrepreneur: “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” – John Holmes Have you ever noticed that the … Read more

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How Parents Can Support College Students

By avorio / April 14, 2016 / 0 Comments

From OnlineColleges.net comes an excellent set of resources for parents/caregivers helping young adults navigate the complicated world of college admissions and paying for school. Transitioning from high school to college … Read more

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3 Mayors Unveil Breathing Lights Events & Announce Surrounding Programming

By avorio / April 8, 2016 / 0 Comments

  Public Art Project will Transform Neighborhoods, Highlighting City Revitalization Efforts Mayors Kathy Sheehan (Albany), Gary McCarthy (Schenectady), and Patrick Madden (Troy) gathered today at the rehabilitated former St. Mary’s … Read more

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Business & Community Service: Good for Everyone!

By avorio / March 30, 2016 / 0 Comments

We loved this “Ask the Expert” feature on business and community service from our friends at the Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce: George E. LaMarche III, Esq. is an attorney and … Read more

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Scholarships Available for Capital Region Students!

By avorio / February 8, 2016 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation invites local students to visit its website to apply for a wide range of high school, college and professional continuing education scholarships. Application materials and guidelines for … Read more

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Parting Words by Karen Bilowith

By avorio / January 26, 2016 / 0 Comments

Karen Bilowith served as President & CEO for the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region from 2009-2015, and will become President & CEO of the Idaho Community Foundation in February … Read more

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GuideStar Redesigns Charity Profiles to Emphasize Results

By avorio / January 20, 2016 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Starting today, gone are the static pie charts and other design elements that often served as preliminary snapshots for grant makers and others seeking information. … Read more

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Event: Nonprofit Revitalization Act Important Updates – Jan. 28, 2016

By avorio / January 6, 2016 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council: Nonprofit Revitalization Act: Important Updates  You Need to Know $25 per person Thursday, January 28 at 11:30 a.m. Desmond Hotel … Read more

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