November 20, 2014

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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 believeRead more »

Karen Bilowith
October 28, 2014

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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 ourRead more »

Nonprofit Progress Chart
October 14, 2014

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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 achieveRead more »

Collaborations Require Ensembles, Not Soloists
October 02, 2014

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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 theRead more »

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region 2013-2014 Annual Report
September 30, 2014

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In partnership with donors and the Board of Directors, the Community Foundation accomplished great things in the 2013 – 2014 year, such as: Helping local nonprofitRead more »

Karen Bilowith
September 29, 2014

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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 »

Nonprofit Board
September 26, 2014

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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, everyoneRead more »

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September 19, 2014

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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 bestRead more »

Emerging Issues in the Nonprofit Sector

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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 nonprofitsRead more »

March 18, 2014

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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,Read more »