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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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Michael Bloomberg’s Letter on Philanthropy

By avorio / April 7, 2015 / 0 Comments

On Monday, April 6, 2015, former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid out his philanthropic principles in a “Letter on Philanthropy,” published on the Bloomberg Philanthropies website. Modern philanthropy began as … Read more

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Event: Dan Pallotta: If We Changed the Way We Think About Charity, Charity Could Change the World

By avorio / March 16, 2015 / 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 1:30 p.m. Registration | 2:00 p.m. Dan Pallotta 3:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs $20 per person Click here … Read more

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Study: Male Donors Respond Best to Pitches That Stress Self-Interest

By avorio / February 18, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Attention fundraisers: Stop trying to pull on men’s heartstrings, advises a Stanford University study. Researchers documented an “empathy gap” between men and women when it … Read more

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Being a Philanthropist Without Money

By avorio / February 3, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Huffington Post: People say philanthropy is only for the rich. This is a lie. When anyone gives anything with good heart, he or she becomes a philanthropist — … Read more

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Super (Generosity) Bowl: Which Team Has the Edge?

By avorio / February 1, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: The New England Patriots are a slight favorite to defeat the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl on Sunday, but which team (and their respective … Read more

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Strengthening Our Community Through Philanthropy: 2014 in Review

By avorio / January 28, 2015 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation is deeply grateful to its Board of Directors, donors and partners for their support in 2014. What was the Foundation able to achieve in 2014? Click below … Read more

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10 Trade-Offs That Donors Face That Make Philanthropy Tough But Rewarding

By avorio / January 7, 2015 / 0 Comments

Melissa A. Berman at the Chronicle of Philanthropy writes: Philanthropists often say that giving away money is tougher than any other job they have had. What makes philanthropy particularly demanding … Read more

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Biggest Gifts of the Year Topped by New $1-Billion Foundation

By avorio / January 5, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: The ultra-rich continued to give big to American nonprofits in the past year, with the sum of the 10 largest single donations of the year … Read more

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Offering Hope This Holiday Season

By avorio / December 24, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Times Union: As we come to the close of 2014 and the holiday season, we at the Times Union hold great appreciation for the many who have contributed … Read more

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