Raise the region | Thursday, May 29, 2025

Raise the region
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Philanthropy Surges 5.4% to Record $358 Billion, Says ‘Giving USA’

By avorio / June 17, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Charitable giving rose 5.4 percent last year to a record $358.4 billion, according to estimates released today by “Giving USA,” the annual snapshot of American … Read more

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DeBoskey: Talking with philanthropist Bill Clinton about the power of giving

By avorio / June 16, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Denver Post, former President and current philanthropist Bill Clinton shares some of his thoughts on philanthropy, transparency in the nonprofit sector, and the role of individuals and businesses … Read more

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How to Make Sure Your Charitable Giving Reflects Your Passions

By avorio / June 11, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Business Review: For many people, charitable giving is an important personal commitment. In a recent study on philanthropy, 91 percent of respondents have donated money or volunteered time in … Read more

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Thank You, Neil & Jane Golub!

By avorio / June 10, 2015 / 0 Comments

The C. Jordan Vail Spirit of Philanthropy Award is presented annually in recognition of community members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and extraordinary commitment to preserving and enhancing the quality … Read more

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In 2nd ‘Gilded Age,’ Billionaires Are Giving With Legacies in Mind

By avorio / June 3, 2015 / 0 Comments

From PricewaterhouseCoopers and UBS (via the Chronicle of Philanthropy) The 2015 Billionaires Report, “Billionaires: Master Architects of Great Wealth and Lasting Legacies”: The world is in a second “Gilded Age” … Read more

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Event: Upcoming CFA Trainings & Idea-Sharing Forums

By avorio / June 3, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Regional Alliance for a Creative Economy and the Capital Region Economic Development Council: The Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC) Arts, Culture and Tourism work … Read more

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A Memorial Salute to Veterans

By avorio / May 25, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: When veterans gather in Washington this month to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the crowd will include … Read more

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Event: Connecting Good Causes with Good People

By avorio / May 19, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce: Connecting Good Causes with Good People A volunteering match program with networking and cocktails Tuesday, July 7, 2015 Revolution Hall, … Read more

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Event: A Productive Board of Directors

By avorio / May 13, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at Nonprofit Works: A Productive Board of Directors Nonprofit boards of directors vary widely. Most spend time helping their organizations be more effective, but few give the … Read more

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Event: Consolidated Funding Application Workshop

By avorio / May 1, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at Empire State Development: The first of three Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) workshops is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,  May 6, 2015 at the Empire State … Read more

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