Raise the region | Thursday, May 29, 2025

Raise the region
Thursday, May 29, 2025

10 Trade-Offs That Donors Face That Make Philanthropy Tough But Rewarding

By avorio / January 7, 2015 / 0 Comments

Melissa A. Berman at the Chronicle of Philanthropy writes: Philanthropists often say that giving away money is tougher than any other job they have had. What makes philanthropy particularly demanding … Read more

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Offering Hope This Holiday Season

By avorio / December 24, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Times Union: As we come to the close of 2014 and the holiday season, we at the Times Union hold great appreciation for the many who have contributed … Read more

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Strategic Giving: 5 Steps to Getting the Most Bang for Your Philanthropic Buck

By avorio / December 22, 2014 / 0 Comments

This post comes to us from Bruce DeBoskey and the Denver Post: During the holiday season, our mailboxes are overflowing with catalogs, holiday cards — and requests for donations. Our … Read more

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From Sage Hill: Are Our Children Thankful For Their Inheritance?

By avorio / December 17, 2014 / 0 Comments

An inspiring Thanksgiving message about family philanthropy by Philip J. Toffel, Esq., CEO of Sage Hill Advisory & Management: I find that many of my friends, family and I truly think about how … Read more

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Opinion: How to Avoid Seasonal ‘Charitable Giving Guilt’

By avorio / December 8, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the New York Times: I love this time of year, except for one teeny, tiny thing: charitable giving guilt. You know exactly what I’m talking about. We’ve all walked … 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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United States Ranks 9th in the World in Giving to Charity

By avorio / November 18, 2014 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: The United States climbed into the top 10 on an annual ranking of the countries with the most charitable people but still lags behind smaller … Read more

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