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 »
April 21, 2016
IRS: 400 Top Earners Gave Avg. $33 Million Each to Charity
Via the Chronicle of Philanthropy: The 400 taxpayers with the highest incomes in 2013 reported giving an average of $32.8 million to charity. That’s the second… Read more »
April 19, 2016
The Importance of Being Generous
A little philanthropic inspiration via Entrepreneur: “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” – John Holmes Have you… Read more »
April 14, 2016
How Parents Can Support College Students
From OnlineColleges.net comes an excellent set of resources for parents/caregivers helping young adults navigate the complicated world of college admissions and paying for school. Transitioning from… Read more »
Public Art Project will Transform Neighborhoods, Highlighting City Revitalization Efforts Mayors Kathy Sheehan (Albany), Gary McCarthy (Schenectady), and Patrick Madden (Troy) gathered today at the… Read more »
March 30, 2016
Business & Community Service: Good for Everyone!
We loved this “Ask the Expert” feature on business and community service from our friends at the Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce: George E. LaMarche III, Esq.… Read more »
February 08, 2016
Scholarships Available for Capital Region Students!
The Community Foundation invites local students to visit its website to apply for a wide range of high school, college and professional continuing education scholarships. Application… Read more »
January 26, 2016
Parting Words by Karen Bilowith
Karen Bilowith served as President & CEO for the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region from 2009-2015, and will become President & CEO of the Idaho… Read more »