February 9, 2010


United Arts Council aims to hold line

United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro In the face of the recession, United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro aims in its annual fund drive this year to raise $1.43 million, up slightly from the $1.42 million it raised last year.

Giving and Community

Woman left life earnings to charity

After receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer, Lynn Kennelly focused her energy on leaving a legacy for causes she cared about.

NC Foundations

Critical-need fund makes grants

The Critical Need Response Fund, which has raised over $2.7 million, has awarded its first round of grants to nonprofits serving the needy in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.


NC Giving News: In Brief

  • Arts & Science Council, Charlotte, invested $50,000 among 20 regional performing and literary artists through Regional Artist Project Grant program.
  • SouthWood Corporation awarded $5,000 grant to Charlotte Rescue Mission for design, fabrication and installation of signage at its location at 907 West First St.
  • Wake Technical Community College awarded $555,680 by National Science Foundation for new five-year program to help meet region’s growing demand for skilled workers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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NC Nonprofit News: In Brief

  • Dee Blake, director of development, Duke HomeCare & Hospice, named president, 2010 board of directors, Triangle Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals.
  • SunTrust Bank, The Redwoods Group, Rex Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline and Syngenta Biotechnology each received Corporate Spirit Award for contributions to United Way of the Greater Triangle.
  • Dan Riddle elected president, board of directors, Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network, Raleigh; Lafayette Maxwell elected vice-president.
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Opinion

Nonprofits need ‘relational-contracting’

A contracting system that both improves services and maintains accountability through partnership and accommodation will require a significant shift in attitudes and policy.



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