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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Grant Makers Channel More to Charities' Operating Costs

By avorio / November 20, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: An increasing number of foundations are providing unrestricted funds and multiyear grants—two giving strategies that many nonprofit leaders and experts believe are key to helping … Read more

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Giving Creates Community: Join the Foundation in Making a Difference!

By avorio / October 28, 2014 / 0 Comments

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 community through philanthropy. Your … Read more

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From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: A Simple Tool to Show How You Are Measuring Progress

By avorio / October 14, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: The Success Equation is designed to answer questions about what your organization is trying to accomplish, what changes are needed to achieve your ultimate impact, how … Read more

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Solving The World’s Biggest Problems Takes Ensembles, Not Soloists

By avorio / October 2, 2014 / 0 Comments

From Jeffrey Walker, Vice Chairman, United Nation’s Secretary General’s Envoy for Health Finance and Malaria (via LinkedIn): When I started playing in a jazz band back in the seventh grade, one of … Read more

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Building a Stronger Community: 2013 – 2014 Annual Report

By avorio / September 30, 2014 / 0 Comments

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 organizations build capacity and … 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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From the Business Review: Why this BofA exec thinks a board seat is so much more than a resume builder

By avorio / September 26, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Business Review: Everyone is an equal player on a corporate board. Forget the hierarchies that exist in a corporate setting. In the boardroom, everyone is free to speak … 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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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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