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Nonprofit news roundup for July 25, 2008

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:54:11 -0400

Report on Shriners raises question of wrongdoing; Nonprofit says Ford Foundation supports anti-Israel groups;and more.

Use of corporate giving seen trailing its value

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:11:05 -0400

CEOs recognize the value of philanthropy to meet consumers’ rising expectations for companies’ social behavior, but few companies make efficient use of philanthropy, a new report says.

Fiesta del Pueblo turns 15

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:56:42 -0400

La Fiesta del Pueblo, a festival and showcase for Latino culture since 1994, will celebrate its 15th anniversary, Sept. 6 and 7 at the State Fairgrounds.

$200M campaign halfway completed

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:47:55 -0400

East Carolina University received $36.2M in donations for 2007-8 fiscal year; currently halfway to Second Century Campaign’s $200M goal.

UNC-CH honors program recieves $6M

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:46:33 -0400

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill College of Arts and Sciences doubles size of honors program with $6M in grants.

Greensboro restaurants raise $31,203

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:45:12 -0400

Over 120 Greensboro restaurants participated in Serving Greensboro Together, raised total of $31,203 for Greensboro Urban Ministry.

Triangle Community Foundation names board chair

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:43:58 -0400

Phail Wynn, VP of Durham and regional affairs, Duke University, named board chair of Triangle Community Foundation, Durham.

Furnitureland displays AMBER Alerts

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:42:10 -0400

Furnitureland South installed 38’ LED sign to display AMBER Alerts.

UNC Asheville names gifts officer

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:39:04 -0400

Jonathan Frappier, former director of development, N.C. Stage Company, named major gifts officer, UNC Asheville.

Foundation for the Carolinas seeking grant applications

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:37:55 -0400

Foundation for the Carolinas accepting grant applications for human services, education, and youth nonprofits in Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Applications available online.