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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Guest Post: Inclusive Economic Development in Our Emerging High-Tech World

By avorio / December 18, 2014 / 0 Comments

Today’s guest post is the text of a speech given recently by Harris Oberlander, CEO of Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region. Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region is a … Read more

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Community Foundation 2016 Grants—Now Online!

By avorio / December 16, 2014 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region invites nonprofit organizations to visit its website to apply for a wide range of grant funds. Application materials and guidelines for more … Read more

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Giving Tuesday Shows Strong Growth in Both Donations and Volunteerism

By avorio / December 4, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Giving Tuesday showed strong growth on two fronts in 2014. The amount of cash raised increased 64 percent over 2013, according to one estimate. In … Read more

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Season of Giving: Being Charitable is Good for Your Health

By avorio / December 2, 2014 / 0 Comments

From CDPHP’s Daily Dose blog: The holiday season is here, and many people like to give back during this time of year. With nearly 1 million public charities registered in … Read more

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Albany Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau Hospitality Fund Announces 2014 Grant Recipients

By avorio / December 1, 2014 / 0 Comments

The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB) Foundation announced today the recipients of the Hospitality Grants, designed to support not-for-profit organizations located in Albany County. The fund, which is … Read more

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Stuffing the Turkey and Ourselves: Holiday Consumption and Philanthropy

By avorio / November 27, 2014 / 0 Comments

From Bruce DeBosky and the Planned Giving Design Center: As Thanksgiving approaches, most Americans plan to gather with family and friends. For many of us, the upcoming holidays are a … Read more

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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 Daily Gazette: Niskayuna woman gives $2.5M to five organizations

By avorio / October 27, 2014 / 0 Comments

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 in March of this … 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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