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Sept. 9: Kate B., Triangle Greenways, Autism Society, and more
Sept. 9: Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust honored; Triangle Greenways Council buys three properties; Ballen chairs Autism Society; and more

Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:20:06 AM

Sept. 9: California Endowment, Common Cause, The Philanthropic Initiative, and more
Sept. 9: California Endowment launches health-consumer education effort; Reich chairs Common Cause; Gibson joins The Philanthropic Initiative; and more

Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:16:34 AM

Connecticut funders’ giving grows
Grantmakers in Connecticut distributed over $902.7 million in 2008, up 22 percent from 2006, even though their assets fell 1 percent during the period, a new report says.

Thursday, September 09, 2010 6:44:25 AM

One-third of world’s population gave money to charity in past month...
One-third of world’s population gave money to charity in past month; Gates Foundation concedes it is secretive, tough to work with; and more.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:46:52 AM

Peter Buffett to speak in Greenville
The composer and son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett will perform at the Greenville Convention Center Sept. 28 to benefit the Greater Greenville Community Foundation.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:18:41 AM

Belk focuses on education, results
The Belk Foundation has sharpened its focus to helping ensure that students graduate from high school and continue on an ‘intentional path toward college, career and life.’

Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:14:36 AM

Soros giving $100 million to Human Rights Watch...
Soros giving $100 million to Human Rights Watch; Congress members’ charities take gifts from firms seeking influence; and more.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010 7:07:23 AM

Nonprofit jobs in state grew in recession
When for-profit employment in North Carolina was shrinking during the two worst years of the recession, nonprofit jobs in the state were growing, a new study.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010 6:35:24 AM

Nonprofit employment up in downturn
Nonprofit jobs grew during the two-year height of the recession, a period when for-profit jobs fell, and outpaced nonprofit job growth in the previous six years, a new study says.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010 6:27:10 AM

Giving to aid relief in Pakistan lags donations to Haiti...
Giving to aid relief in Pakistan lags donations to Haiti; mobile technology tied to development in poor countries; and more.

Friday, September 03, 2010 12:52:07 PM

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