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Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter

The Community Foundation

of Greater Greensboro

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Holiday giving programs work to feed people and their pets

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Here are a couple of innovative ways that Americans are making a difference in other people’s lives this holiday season.

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Unraveling the mystery of why we give, or don’t

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Exactly how the complicated workings of the brain stimulate or suppress giving and how families, co-workers and values affect generosity remain a mystery despite years of study. Click here to learn more.

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Philanthropy enters a new era

Monday, September 13th, 2010

This month, 13 local philanthropists joined forces under the aegis of Foundation For The Carolinas to form the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Investment Study Group. To ensure philanthropic investments accomplish more, the new coalition will identify the most effective approaches for grantmakers to help close stubborn achievement gaps and prepare students for brighter futures. Read more here:

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Council on Foundations honors leading philanthropists

Monday, June 28th, 2010

The Council on Foundations has honored the nation’s outstanding leaders in philanthropy. Read here to learn who they are!

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Pass the offering: How much should you contribute to your religious organization?

Monday, June 28th, 2010

A New York Times columnist ponders how much someone should give to their religious organization. Click here to read his views.

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Oprah’s Angel Network ending work

Monday, June 28th, 2010

After giving away more than $80 million to charities, Oprah Winfrey’s Angel Network is shuttering its doors.

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Foundations pledge $45 million matching gift

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Some of the country’s biggest foundations have pledged $45 million in matching gift money to support the Social Innovation Fund. Read more here.

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Pint-sized philanthropists making waves

Friday, June 18th, 2010

“This is a giving generation — and we’re seeing it as young as kindergarten.”

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Huge wave in charitable giving still coming

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Despite the recent plummet of the economy, the largest transfer of wealth in history continues

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