May 11, 2008

Charlotte foundation giving grows

Mecklenberg County funders made nearly 40 percent of all grants by North Carolina foundations, which gave over $1 billion in 2006, a new report says.

Improving focus helps engage donors

The Women’s Leadership Council at Triangle United Way has narrowed its focus, a moved that has energized donors.

Guilford Education Alliance partnered with DonorsChoose.org, received $58,000 in contributions.
Leesville Road High School students donated over $3,000 to Wake County Youth Employed & Succeeding program at Community Partnerships Inc.
Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University received $5M from anonymous donor to create undergraduate curriculum.
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Consultant Patricia Pleasants Lawler has been named southeastern regional associate at the North Carolina Community Foundation.

United Way of York County, S.C., and US Postal Service collecting bags of food items left at mailboxes by consumers May 10 to be donated to food banks.
Gianna Manes, senior VP of regulated portfolio optimization and fuels, Duke Energy’s U.S. Franchised Electric and Gas, named to board, Classroom Central, Charlotte.
Goodwill, City of Charlotte, Workforce Development Board launched Youth Job Connection, service providing summer jobs for youth ages 14-21.
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