Community Foundation on WAMC – Northeast Public Radio

By avorio / March 12, 2018 / 0 Comments

Our own John Eberle, President & CEO, Jackie Mahoney, Executive Vice President, and Siobhan Kent, APR, Communications Director, enjoyed talking with Joe Donohue, host of WAMC’s Roundtable, about our work, … Read more

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The Power of Opportunity

By avorio / January 30, 2017 / 0 Comments

The Community Foundation awards more than $500,000 in scholarships each year (click here to view current scholarship opportunities). At our 2016 Scholarship Reception, Dhimiter Cobani, an Albany High School student … Read more

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Our new video: Rooted in Community

By avorio / December 16, 2016 / 0 Comments

How do community foundations strengthen their communities through philanthropy? View this short video to see how the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region is helping protect the farms that … Read more

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The Importance of Being Generous

By avorio / April 19, 2016 / 0 Comments

A little philanthropic inspiration via Entrepreneur: “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” – John Holmes Have you ever noticed that the … Read more

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DeBoskey: Talking with philanthropist Bill Clinton about the power of giving

By avorio / June 16, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Denver Post, former President and current philanthropist Bill Clinton shares some of his thoughts on philanthropy, transparency in the nonprofit sector, and the role of individuals and businesses … Read more

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Renowned Speaker Dan Pallotta Challenged Region to Rethink Charitable Giving

By avorio / April 25, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at Saratoga Today: Representatives of nonprofits, businesses, and people interested in philanthropy traveled from as far as Hudson, N.Y. to hear nationally renowned TED Talk speaker Dan … Read more

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Event: Dan Pallotta: If We Changed the Way We Think About Charity, Charity Could Change the World

By avorio / March 16, 2015 / 0 Comments

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 1:30 p.m. Registration | 2:00 p.m. Dan Pallotta 3:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs $20 per person Click here … Read more

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Being a Philanthropist Without Money

By avorio / February 3, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Huffington Post: People say philanthropy is only for the rich. This is a lie. When anyone gives anything with good heart, he or she becomes a philanthropist — … Read more

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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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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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