Raise the region | Thursday, May 29, 2025

Raise the region
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Grantee Spotlight: "If It Weren’t for the Community Foundation, We Wouldn’t Be Here"

By avorio / September 29, 2016 / 0 Comments

At the June 2016 press conference announcing a new, major partnership with Albany Medical Center, Baby Institute executive director Noelene Smith, MSW, began her remarks by stating, “If it weren’t … Read more

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New job opportunity: Chief Development Officer, American Red Cross of ENY

By avorio / September 16, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the American Red Cross of Eastern New York: As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in … Read more

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Call for Nonprofit Award Nominations

By avorio / August 11, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at the Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council: The Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council of the Capital Region Chamber recognizes the contributions of nonprofit organizations as a vital … Read more

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Event: A Productive Board of Directors

By avorio / May 13, 2015 / 0 Comments

From our friends at Nonprofit Works: A Productive Board of Directors Nonprofit boards of directors vary widely. Most spend time helping their organizations be more effective, but few give the … Read more

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Foundation Support for Black Men and Boys Grows Sharply, Study Says

By avorio / April 15, 2015 / 0 Comments

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy: Giving for causes benefiting black males more than doubled from 2010 to 2012, according to a new report. Quantifying Hope: Philanthropic Support for Black Men … Read more

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Miss Siggy: A Student’s Best Friend

By avorio / March 31, 2014 / 0 Comments

During the 2004-2005 school year, the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region gave a grant to the Guilderland School District to purchase Miss Lily Sigmund, a.k.a. Miss Siggy, a … Read more

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