Raise the region | Thursday, May 29, 2025

Raise the region
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Nonprofits: Are Your Websites Mobile-Friendly?

By avorio / May 1, 2015 / 0 Comments

New resource for our nonprofit friends, from Google: Have you ever tapped on a Google Search result on your mobile phone, only to find yourself looking at a page where … Read more

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Why the NFL is Giving Up Its Nonprofit Status

By avorio / April 29, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: The National Football League, which generates billions of dollars in revenue annually, will give up the tax-exempt status it has held since 1942, the Associated … Read more

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Event: Nepal Earthquake: How Donors Can Help – Free Webinar on 5/1

By avorio / April 28, 2015 / 0 Comments

Join the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Council on Foundations for a webinar at 2 p.m. May 1 to discuss the needs and donor opportunities in Nepal. This webinar will … Read more

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Renowned Speaker Dan Pallotta Challenged Region to Rethink Charitable Giving

By avorio / April 25, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at Saratoga Today: Representatives of nonprofits, businesses, and people interested in philanthropy traveled from as far as Hudson, N.Y. to hear nationally renowned TED Talk speaker Dan … Read more

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Gritty Details Are Behind the Glitter at Fund-Raising Galas

By avorio / April 24, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the New York Times: With the gala season in full swing, […] delicate conversations are par for the course. Yet these events, some more glittery than others but all … Read more

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Event: How to Attract & Keep Your Best Employees: It’s Not About the Money!

By avorio / April 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council: It’s more challenging than ever to attract and retain good talent, with tightening budgets and shrinking revenue sources. Please join Paula … Read more

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More Engaged Couples Request Charitable Donations Instead of Gifts

By avorio / April 22, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Paisley McDonald and her fiancé, Chris Madsen, know exactly what they want in a wedding celebration. Engaged in February, they made quick work arranging the … Read more

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Event: Fist to Five Presents Moving Towards a Movement: A Conversation with Gary Dake, President, Stewart’s Shops and Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors Theatre

By avorio / April 20, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at SaxBST and Fist to Five: For-profits becoming more socially conscious? Not-for-Profits thinking more like for-profits? Join SaxBST Partners Todd Polyniak and Ron Guzior as they discuss this movement … Read more

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The Value of Volunteer Time

By avorio / April 16, 2015 / 0 Comments

It can be difficult to place a value on time donated by volunteers, even though volunteer hours are one of the most important resources for nonprofit organizations. Fortunately, Independent Sector … Read more

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Foundation Support for Black Men and Boys Grows Sharply, Study Says

By avorio / April 15, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Giving for causes benefiting black males more than doubled from 2010 to 2012, according to a new report. Quantifying Hope: Philanthropic Support for Black Men … Read more

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