Philanthropy Journal - Top NC Stories

Sept. 9: Kate B., Triangle Greenways, Autism Society, and more

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:20:06 -0400

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

Peter Buffett to speak in Greenville

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:18:41 -0400

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.

Belk focuses on education, results

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:14:36 -0400

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.’

Nonprofit jobs in state grew in recession

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:35:24 -0400

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.

Charlotte funders eye public schools

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:12:56 -0400

A committee of funders and community leaders will study how philanthropy is assisting public education in other parts of the country and provide recommendations for a local approach by year’s end.

Sept. 3: YWCA, Wake Education Partnership, Salvation Army, and more

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:03:35 -0400

Sept. 3: Manning joins Triangle YWCA; Wake Education Partnership names president; Asheboro Salvation Army says coffers low; and more

Sept. 3: Belk, Autism Society, and more

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:53:23 -0400

Sept. 3: Belk charity sale raises $4.5M; Autism Society gets $20,000; and more

Sept. 1: N.C. Symphony, Charlotte Rescue Mission, United Family Services, and more

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:24:58 -0400

Sept. 1: CEO leaving N.C. Symphony; Charlotte Rescue Mission and United Family Services team up; Goodwill serves youth; and more

Business growing at Industries for the Blind

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:12:24 -0400

With 800 employees, Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind operates with an annual budget of $100 million and is the largest employer of blind individuals in North Carolina and the largest of 87 similar agencies throughout the U.S.

LGBT funder accepting grant requests

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:11:37 -0400

The Wesley Mancini Foundation is accepting grant requests for projects benefiting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in and around Charlotte.