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Americans Donated $358 BN to Charity in 2014

By avorio / June 30, 2015 / 0 Comments

Despite a volatile international stock market, Americans are continuing to generously support nonprofit organizations and programs. From GivingUSA: Americans gave an estimated $358.38 billion to charity in 2014, surpassing the peak … Read more

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Region Selected as Recipient of Up To $1 Million from Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge

By avorio / June 23, 2015 / 0 Comments

Albany/Schenectady/Troy Region Submission One of 4 National Winners; “Breathing Lights” Will Address Urban Vacancy/Neighborhood Revitalization Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced that Breathing Lights, the regional submission by the cities of Albany, Schenectady … Read more

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Philanthropy Surges 5.4% to Record $358 Billion, Says ‘Giving USA’

By avorio / June 17, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Charitable giving rose 5.4 percent last year to a record $358.4 billion, according to estimates released today by “Giving USA,” the annual snapshot of American … Read more

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DeBoskey: Talking with philanthropist Bill Clinton about the power of giving

By avorio / June 16, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Denver Post, former President and current philanthropist Bill Clinton shares some of his thoughts on philanthropy, transparency in the nonprofit sector, and the role of individuals and businesses … Read more

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In 2nd ‘Gilded Age,’ Billionaires Are Giving With Legacies in Mind

By avorio / June 3, 2015 / 0 Comments

From PricewaterhouseCoopers and UBS (via the Chronicle of Philanthropy) The 2015 Billionaires Report, “Billionaires: Master Architects of Great Wealth and Lasting Legacies”: The world is in a second “Gilded Age” … Read more

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A Memorial Salute to Veterans

By avorio / May 25, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: When veterans gather in Washington this month to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the crowd will include … 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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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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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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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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