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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Community Foundation Awards $500,000 in Scholarships

By avorio / July 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region celebrated more than 50 of the Capital Region’s most promising students at its annual Scholarship Reception, held Wednesday, July 22, at SUNY … 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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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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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: 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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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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