Who's in the news - Week of 02.04.08

Published on February 4, 2008

* Robin Ganzert, former national director for philanthropic strategies, Wachovia Nonprofit and Philanthropic Services, Winston-Salem, N.C., named deputy director, donor relations, Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia. * York County residents with incomes up to $39,783 can claim extra tax refund while having taxes e-filed by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance City of Greensboro. * Credit Suisse employees to help paint Urban Ministries Community Shelter in downtown Durham. * United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro accepting nominations for Arts in Business Award recognizing businesses providing outstanding support for the arts. * American Express Philanthropic Committee to fund Coffee Cup Collaborative, Greensboro public art project commemorating Feb. 1, 1960 sit-in protest at Woolworth’s counter. * United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro kicked off 2008 campaign United Arts Fund with $1.42 million goal. * DHIC Inc., Raleigh, elected new board members: Kevin Harris, CRA officer, RBC Centura Bank; Isabel Worthy Mattox, attorney; Charles Rodman, retired. * Rowan Regional Medical Center Foundation raised $26.8 million during Partners in Progress Capital Campaign, topping goals of $25 million. * United Way of Forsyth County to make initial investment of $705,000 to improve local high school graduation rate; investment could approach $2 million in next four years. * Arts & Science Council, Charlotte, offering up to $5,000 to artists through Latino Initiative Program; application deadline Mar. 14. * NC Policy Watch hosting George Lakoff, language and public discourse teacher, Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park on Mar. 1, 6:30 p.m.; register online. * Mr. and Mrs. Larry T. Cloninger, Jr. received Wilson L. Smith Philanthropic Award from Rowan Regional Medical Center Foundation for exceptional philanthropy and service to center.

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