Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jeb Banner, Boardable CEO This is the first in a two-part series from Jeb Banner about board diversity. “Board diversity” is one of those buzz words you hear regularly in nonprofit circles. We all know the general reasons...
How Mission Can Drive a Leader in the Day to Day
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Darya Bontempo and Henry Carlson As a land-grant university, NC State is committed to providing students hands-on, highly-engaged learning opportunities AND to providing research that is of direct, practical use to the...
Affecting Systemic Change as a Nonprofit Organization: A Support, Not a Savior
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Sara Futch and Maria Sharova As a land-grant university, NC State is committed to providing students hands-on, highly-engaged learning opportunities AND to providing research that is of direct, practical use to the fields we work...
11.11.19 NC News
News about grants, gifts The SECU Foundation awarded a $150,000 challenge grant in support of a regional breast cancer study to the Susan G. Komen affiliates in North Carolina. The initiative is a two-year effort, with Komen NC Triangle to the Coast and Komen NC...
11.11.19 US News
News about grants, gifts Zovio selected AZ Grads and the Sci Tech Festival to each receive $25,000 to support their initiatives and help students learn new skills beyond the classroom. Two grants from the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation’s will support...
Bridging the Gap: Healthcare Workers Visit Curamericas Global’s Newest Casa Materna
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Andrew Herrera For the likely small percentage of people who could pick out San Marcos, Guatemala on a map, they probably know more about the romantic parts of the department. It’s home to the country’s highest volcano and...
Stretching Family Control Over Charitable Interests
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jeffrey D. Haskell, J.D., LL.M. Many families have either a charitable remainder trust (CRT) or charitable lead trust (CLT), which enables them to donate generously to their favorite charities while providing immediate tax...
Collaborating with Community Nonprofits to Address the Opioid Epidemic
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Gina Clark Throughout our history, philanthropic organizations have played a critical role in addressing national health challenges at the local level. Their regional insights and knowledge, as well as relationships with...
Bringing your Board on board in Systems Leadership
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jenna Barnes and Lindsay Goolsby As a land-grant university, NC State is committed to providing students hands-on, highly-engaged learning opportunities AND to providing research that is of direct, practical use to the...
11.4.19 US News
News about grants, gifts Endicott College won a $103,338 grant from The National Endowment for the Humanities to host The Salem Witch Trials: Their World and Legacy, a "three-week summer 2020 seminar for 16 middle and high school educators on the history,...