November 12, 2014
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: A flood of contributions to donor-advised funds pushed assets of the charitable accounts to a new high of nearly $54-billion in… Read more »
October 28, 2014
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
Dear friends: The Community Foundation was founded on the idea that “giving creates community.” Nearly 50 years later, the Foundation continues to work to strengthen our… Read more »
October 27, 2014
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
Excellent news for the Niskayuna Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region). From the Daily Gazette: When Harriet Wall died… Read more »
October 24, 2014
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
A little philanthropic inspiration for Friday afternoon from Weifan Yuan. You don’t need to be a millionaire to be a philanthropist–you simply need to have… Read more »
October 22, 2014
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Most wealthy people give, but few of them are satisfied with what their philanthropy accomplishes, says a new report. The report… Read more »
October 17, 2014
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
A little philanthropic inspiration for Friday afternoon from Gamaliel Bailey, an anti-slavery journalist working in the 1800s.
October 08, 2014
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: As the recession lifted, poor and middle class Americans dug deeper into their wallets to give to charity, even though they… Read more »
September 30, 2014
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
In partnership with donors and the Board of Directors, the Community Foundation accomplished great things in the 2013 – 2014 year, such as: Helping local nonprofit… Read more »
September 29, 2014
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
Dear friends: For nearly half a century, the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region has strengthened our community through philanthropy. As the Foundation approaches its’… Read more »
August 22, 2014
Posts Categorized: Philanthropy
From the Wall Street Journal: What do the bull market, booming mergers and acquisitions, and possible changes to the tax laws have in common? They all… Read more »