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Thursday, May 29, 2025

New report: 10 lessons on Giving Days

By avorio / September 30, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Knight Foundation: With #GivingTuesday right around the corner, community foundations and nonprofit organizations of all kinds can benefit from the Knight Foundation’s 10 Lessons on Giving Days. Reasons … Read more

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Where We Are, and Where We’re Going

By avorio / September 29, 2014 / 0 Comments

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’ 50th Anniversary in 2018, … Read more

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Nonprofit Resources on Pinterest

By avorio / September 19, 2014 / 0 Comments

Whether you’re on Pinterest or not (and if not, why aren’t you???), take a look at our board of nonprofit resources. From inspirational quotes to best social media practices, our … Read more

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Event: Emerging Issues in the Nonprofit Sector

By avorio / September 19, 2014 / 0 Comments

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to fund social change projects, especially in these tough economic times. Beyond grant writing, what strategies can social change and advocacy nonprofits use to raise revenue … Read more

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Upcoming Grant Deadlines from the Community Foundation

By avorio / September 11, 2014 / 0 Comments

Attention grantseekers! Deadlines for the submission of pre-applications or applications are approaching for the following funds. Visit our Upcoming Grant Deadlines page by clicking here for guidelines and pre-applications/applications. Please … Read more

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Event: Learning from Our Grant Mistakes: In-Person Presentation by Diane Leonard, GPC

By avorio / September 11, 2014 / 0 Comments

An invitation from our friends at the Mohawk Hudson Chapter of Grant Professionals Association: Learning from Our Grant Mistakes In-Person Presentation by Diane Leonard, GPC Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Town … Read more

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Capacity Building Initiative for Nonprofit Organizations

By avorio / March 18, 2014 / 0 Comments

This program has been made possible with funding support from: Albany Guardian Society, KeyBank, the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, Pavonia Fund, Standish Family Fund, Linda G. Toohey Donor … Read more

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Media: Coverage on grant to NYCON

By avorio / March 18, 2014 / 0 Comments

A nice notice on our grantmaking from our friends at the New York Council on Nonprofits (NYCON) and the New York Nonprofit Press!

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Event: Getting Down to Business–Acting Like a For-Profit in a Nonprofit World

By avorio / March 11, 2014 / 0 Comments

Getting Down to Business–Acting Like a For-Profit in a Nonprofit World March 19, 2014 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Click here to learn more or register! From the Schenectady Chamber of Commerce: … Read more

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From the Council on Foundations: 3 Ways to Bring Philanthropy Week to Your Community

By avorio / March 6, 2014 / 0 Comments

Right now, over 200 leaders from across the philanthropic sector are uniting in Washington, D.C. to tell their lawmakers that thriving philanthropy builds thriving communities. As lawmakers contemplate comprehensive tax … Read more

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