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Preservation League Seeks Public Policy Director

By avorio / August 4, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Preservation League of New York State: The Preservation League, based in Albany, New York is seeking an experienced, energetic, creative, staff leader to direct all … Read more

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miSci Seeks Coordinator of Grants Development

By avorio / August 4, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at miSci – Museum of Innovation and Science: The Coordinator of Grants Development is responsible for maintaining a comprehensive grant development effort in support of miSci educational programs, exhibits … Read more

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The Future of "Community" for Community Foundations

By avorio / July 24, 2015 / 0 Comments

A great piece by Emmet D. Carson, CEO & President of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is proud to administer and assist … Read more

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Community Foundation Awards $500,000 in Scholarships

By avorio / July 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region celebrated more than 50 of the Capital Region’s most promising students at its annual Scholarship Reception, held Wednesday, July 22, at SUNY … Read more

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Laura Yaun Joins Community Foundation as CFO

By avorio / July 17, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is happy to welcome Laura Yaun as its new Chief Financial Officer. Yaun began work at the Foundation on July 15. Yaun … Read more

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Times Union Announces the Great $100,000 Giveaway

By avorio / July 14, 2015 / 0 Comments

In November 2015, 10 local nonprofits will have the opportunity to share in $100,000 in granted advertising space in the Times Union. As part of the Capital Region Gives editorial … Read more

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5 lessons learned exploring best giving practices

By avorio / July 14, 2015 / 0 Comments

From Bruce DeBoskey’s “On Philanthropy” column in the Denver Post: Although philanthropy is a deeply personal and highly individualized endeavor, here are the top five broadly applicable lessons I’ve learned: … Read more

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A Mismatch Between Need and Affluence

By avorio / July 9, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Residents of areas with high standards of living, low poverty, and low crime give less to charity than those in less well off areas. That’s … Read more

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Americans Donated $358 BN to Charity in 2014

By avorio / June 30, 2015 / 0 Comments

Despite a volatile international stock market, Americans are continuing to generously support nonprofit organizations and programs. From GivingUSA: Americans gave an estimated $358.38 billion to charity in 2014, surpassing the peak … Read more

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Region Selected as Recipient of Up To $1 Million from Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge

By avorio / June 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

Albany/Schenectady/Troy Region Submission One of 4 National Winners; “Breathing Lights” Will Address Urban Vacancy/Neighborhood Revitalization Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that Breathing Lights, the regional submission by the cities of Albany, Schenectady … Read more

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