November 21, 2008

Trust seen as critical in philanthropy

When the success or failure of a nonprofit program is hard to measure, trust and instinct go a long way, says the president of the Mellon Foundation.

Women and Giving

Session on women’s giving set for RTP

The Philanthropy Journal’s lunch ‘n’ learn workshop, led by consultant Beth Briggs, will take place Dec. 4.

NC Foundations

Bank of America presents awards

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation honored nonprofits and community leaders for their contributions to building healthy neighborhoods.

NC Giving News: In Brief

North Carolina Area Health Education Centers awarded $50,000 to WakeMed, Wake Technical Community College partnership for simulation training for 56 nursing students.
United Way of Greater Greensboro awarded total of $160,300 to 13 local human-services organizations through Kathleen and Joseph M. Bryan Community Enrichment and Venture Grant Program.
Jersey Mike’s Subs donated over $40,000 in media placement, money, food for Autism Speaks’ 6th Annual Carolinas Walk Now for Autism.
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NC Nonprofit News: In Brief

Crisis Assistance Ministry selling holiday cards to provide money for rent, utilities, goods for families in financial trouble during the winter; orders accepted on website.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winston-Salem and First Tee of the Triad partnered to provide golf instruction for kids.
The Wine Merchant, Bay Six USA, Butterfly Life, Chiropractic Café, The Parcel Place, Tir Na Nog, Whole Foods Market named championship sponsors for Ridgewood Turkey Trot for National MS Society.
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Opinion

Foundations can be smarter investors

By failing to use not only their grants but also their investable capital in support of their missions, foundations fail to meet their fiduciary duty.

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