This program made possible with funding support from Albany Guardian Society · Bender Family Foundation · The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region KeyBank Foundation … Read more »
Join the staff and Board of Directors of the Community Foundation in welcoming John Eberle! Click here to leave a welcome message for John on our… Read more »
August 01, 2016
From the Nation: The Future of Philanthropy
What is the future of philanthropy? Can philanthropists drive changes in public policy? Can foundations and grantmakers drive substantial economic and cultural benefits for all? The… Read more »
July 27, 2016
Sneak peek inside 'Breathing Lights'
Bloomberg Philanthropies has released a wonderful new sneak peek at the technology, artists and thoughts behind ‘Breathing Lights,’ a temporary public art project taking place in… Read more »
July 20, 2016
Community Foundation Awards $503,000 to Local Scholars
In 2016, the Community Foundation is awarding scholarships totaling more than $503,000 to 278 local students (including scholarships awarded by our two regional affiliates, the Niskayuna Community… Read more »
June 16, 2016
Breathing Lights Announces Community Arts Awards Winners
Breathing Lights, one of four winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge, will illuminate hundreds of vacant buildings in Albany, Schenectady and Troy nightly in… Read more »
From the Council of Nonprofits: The National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits) is a trusted resource and advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. Through our powerful… Read more »
From Forbes: The three billionaire cofounders of online lodging website Airbnb, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, andNathan Blecharczyk, as well as Salesforce.com founder Marc Benioff and 13… Read more »
We loved this piece on how the work of nonprofit organizations benefits us all, indirectly AND directly. From NonprofitWith…: If you or anyone you love have… Read more »
April 25, 2016
The Secret To Sustainability For Non-profit Organizations
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… Read more »