September 19, 2016

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The Times Union is proud to present 2016 Capital Region Gives and the Big $100,000 Give-Away. Through this special promotion, ten participating Capital Region nonprofit organizationsRead more »

September 15, 2016

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Join our friends at the Mohawk-Hudson Grant Professionals Association on Friday, October 7, for their Meet the Funders workshop. Senior representatives from high-profile foundations will informRead more »

August 22, 2016

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This program made possible with funding support from Albany Guardian Society  ·  Bender Family Foundation  ·  The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region KeyBank Foundation Read more »

June 10, 2016

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From the Council of Nonprofits: The National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits) is a trusted resource and advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. Through our powerfulRead more »

May 16, 2016

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We loved this piece on how the work of nonprofit organizations benefits us all, indirectly AND directly. From NonprofitWith…: If you or anyone you love haveRead more »

April 25, 2016

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Via Forbes: (Nonprofit) organizations are almost always doing amazing things, but too often I find them feeling totally strapped and constrained by resources. The staff is overworked andRead more »

NYS Chief of the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, James Sheehan
January 06, 2016

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From our friends at the Tech Valley Nonprofit Business Council: Nonprofit Revitalization Act: Important Updates  You Need to Know $25 per person Thursday, January 28 atRead more »

Grant Money
December 21, 2015

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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 materialsRead more »

Mr. Smith, age 75, has accumulated approximately $2,000,000 in his IRA accounts. He has other sources of wealth and has plans to leave a sizable estate to his heirs and charity. Under this law, Mr. Smith can create a fund at the community foundation to address the causes he cares about most by transferring IRA funds tax free. Mr. Smith can transfer up to $100,000 in 2015. In addition, if Mr. Smith is married, his wife can also make similar gifts from her IRA accounts, impacting the community in ways personal, unique and enduring.

Posts Categorized: nonprofits

To make an IRA distribution through the Community Foundation, or to learn more, please call the Foundation at (518) 446-9638. There is good news for CommunityRead more »

December 08, 2015

Posts Categorized: nonprofits

From our friends at Grand Street Community Arts: Grand Street Community Arts is in a period of transformation. In the coming year, we will begin toRead more »