News about grants, gifts The Capital Bank Foundation has awarded grants to six North Carolina nonprofits totaling $230,000, including a generous $75,000 grant to refresh an imaginative, play-based financial literacy exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum in Downtown Raleigh....
News about grants, gifts Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation has reported that it will build on the support of U.S. military veterans and shelter-to-service animals through its Pets and Vets program thanks to a $25,000 donation from Purina and the actions of...
News about grants, gifts Shots Box, a monthly subscription box featuring spirits samples from craft distilleries, made a commitment to raise $12,000 in one year for The Thirst Project to help end the global water crisis. Vibrate Higher Foundation unveiled...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Donella Wilson For nonprofits, an engaged board is crucial for effective governance, fundraising and mission alignment. Despite its importance, this year’s Green Hasson Janks Nonprofit Survey and Whitepaper, which annually...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Mike Soskis and Mark McKeag Much of the research on the fading “American Dream”—the expectation that children will grow up to earn more than their parents—has focused on the country’s urban areas. However, as the nation’s...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jessica B. Kuhn, CPA When looking for ways to appeal to donors, not-for-profits typically turn to storytelling as a chance to show a compelling need for the communities they serve. Not-for-profits collect testimonials, show...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Daniella Dowiak If your organization is like most nonprofits, your fundraising strategy includes peer-to-peer campaigns and events. These types of programs are great ways to extend your fundraising reach; but, what do you do if...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Saphira M. Baker, MPA Strategic planning can be a way for nonprofit leaders to model culture change in their organizations. By disrupting the usual Board-led process and letting staff lead with Board members, a leader...
News about grants, gifts The North Carolina Community Foundation reached more than $270 million in assets and more than $145 million in cumulative grantmaking during its milestone 30th year. The Industrial Commons will receive a $1 million grant in...
News about grants, gifts Gathering Place reported a $5 million combined commitment from HollyFrontier to the Park and to the beautification of the west bank of the Arkansas riverfront north of the pedestrian...
