Today’s guest post is the text of a speech given recently by Harris Oberlander, CEO of Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region. Trinity Alliance of the… Read more »
December 17, 2014
From Sage Hill: Are Our Children Thankful For Their Inheritance?
An inspiring Thanksgiving message about family philanthropy by Philip J. Toffel, Esq., CEO of Sage Hill Advisory & Management: I find that many of my friends, family and I… Read more »
December 16, 2014
Community Foundation 2016 Grants—Now Online!
The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region invites nonprofit organizations to visit its website to apply for a wide range of grant funds. Application materials… Read more »
December 08, 2014
Opinion: How to Avoid Seasonal 'Charitable Giving Guilt'
From the New York Times: I love this time of year, except for one teeny, tiny thing: charitable giving guilt. You know exactly what I’m talking… Read more »
December 04, 2014
Giving Tuesday Shows Strong Growth in Both Donations and Volunteerism
From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Giving Tuesday showed strong growth on two fronts in 2014. The amount of cash raised increased 64 percent over 2013, according… Read more »
December 02, 2014
Season of Giving: Being Charitable is Good for Your Health
From CDPHP’s Daily Dose blog: The holiday season is here, and many people like to give back during this time of year. With nearly 1 million… Read more »
President Obama celebrated the 100th anniversary of the community foundation movement with a convening at the White House on December 2, which was also Giving Tuesday.… Read more »
December 01, 2014
Albany Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau Hospitality Fund Announces 2014 Grant Recipients
The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB) Foundation announced today the recipients of the Hospitality Grants, designed to support not-for-profit organizations located in Albany County.… Read more »
November 27, 2014
Stuffing the Turkey and Ourselves: Holiday Consumption and Philanthropy
From Bruce DeBosky and the Planned Giving Design Center: As Thanksgiving approaches, most Americans plan to gather with family and friends. For many of us, the… Read more »
November 20, 2014
Grant Makers Channel More to Charities' Operating Costs
From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: An increasing number of foundations are providing unrestricted funds and multiyear grants—two giving strategies that many nonprofit leaders and experts believe… Read more »