Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Laurie De Armond and Adam Cole Nonprofit organizations are uniquely shaped by their mission, history, size, program goals, and community. But leaders of these organizations—whether a CFO at a global health services charity, a CIO...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Kelly Velasques-Hague This past year has seen no shortage of tragedies. From hurricanes to school shootings, the heartbreak and devastation leaves many wondering how they can help. These good intentions often motivate individuals...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Ayan Ajeen and Marshéle Carter The saying “The world is at your fingertips” is true now more than ever. With a few clicks on the keyboard, we instantly have access to a global audience. Questions are answered. Curiosities are...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Dominique Jones and Chris Gambino 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...
News about grants, gifts The Lenoir County Community Foundation awarded $8,000 in local grants from their community grantmaking fund. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts for Catawba County Fund awarded $14,190 in local grants. The New Hanover County...
News about grants, gifts H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation honored two local nonprofit organizations with $10,000 each. The grants were presented to SongShine Foundation and SAGE Initiative, Inc. Henry Schein, Inc. donated 4,000 Welcome Kits for people...
By Haily Jones Growing up can be tough, but growing up without the emotional and social support you need as an individual can be tougher. Many kids live their day-to-day lives by routine, and have little positive influence to help encourage and build on their...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Artis Stevens What do you think of when you hear 4-H? For many, it typically conveys cows and plows, county fairs and farms, since perceptions of the organization have traditionally been focused on 4-H’s rural roots, dating back...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Heather Brosz White, MPA “Inspirational. Passionate. Enthusiastic. Leader.” These are words teen members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne/Johnston Counties, North Carolina used to describe Teen Director, Raytrell Caldwell....
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Michelle Caldeira There are nearly 11,000 youth development nonprofits in the U.S. Each one is competing for financial, political, and social support for their important work. College Bound Dorchester (CBD), a Boston nonprofit...
