PHILANTHROPY
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“Do good” is their motto. Helping the blind is the national philanthropy of Delta Gamma sorority.
By Marilyn Hagerty , March 24, 2013
Foundations recognize local philanthropists
This year, the Community Foundation and the Grand Forks Parks and Recreation Foundation recognized eight individuals, families or organizations for their work.
By Herald Staff Report , February 10, 2013
Philanthropy alive and well in Grand Cities
After the 1997 flood, psychologist and avid volunteer Lee Lipp noticed a change in the attitude of Greater Grand Forks residents. Lipp says an unintended outcome of the cities surviving the natural disaster was their residents' increasingly positive attitude toward philanthropy.
By Brandi Jewett , February 10, 2013
Grand Forks United Way sees more giving, but not as much as other areas
United Way in Grand Forks reached its goal of $1,003,000 in last fall’s campaign and broke a fundraising record. But, by one measure, giving in Grand Forks is less than what it was 10 years ago.
By Stephen J. Lee , October 14, 2012
Survey finds North Dakotans are among those who give the least to charity
A new survey of Americans’ generosity shows North Dakotans have the most per household, but are among the least of these when it comes to giving to charity as a percentage of income.
By Stephen J. Lee , August 20, 2012
Mayo Clinic gets $100 million from longtime patient, benefactor
The Mayo Clinic has received its largest donation from a living person -- a $100 million gift that will be used to establish two innovative cancer-fighting centers.
By Jackie Crosby , February 04, 2011
Bill Gates: Helping world's poor is good investment
Co-founder of world's largest charitable foundation 'willing to be viewed as troublemaker by people who are happy with the status quo'The Microsoft co-founder and chairman says in a 24-page letter that not only is helping the poor with their medical needs and giving them the tools to be self-sufficient the right thing to do, it's also a good investment.
By Donna Gordon Blankinship , January 31, 2011
Intrigue surrounds latest $100 million Sanford gift
The latest $100 million gift from T. Denny Sanford helps redefine philanthropy in South Dakota while setting up a spring and summer of intrigue over the exact purpose of his donation.
By Jon Walker , January 19, 2011
Scheels to present NDSU with major gift for Bison Sports Arena
It’s expected to be a $5 million donation for the project that got a $10 million booster shot from Sanford Health in September. The $34 million project, which includes a separate $5 million indoor track and field facility, has yet to form a ground-breaking date.
By Jeff Kolpack , December 16, 2010
Marcils earn state philanthropy award
William C. and Jane Marcil will be presented the 2010 North Dakota Philanthropist of the Year award at a National Philanthropy Day luncheon at noon Nov. 15 at Ramada Plaza and Suites, Fargo.
By Herald Staff Report , October 15, 2010
Lily and Hope’s friends become Facebook fundraisers
Combine the public’s fascination with two Ely-area black bears with the instant global connection of Facebook, and what do you get?
By John Meyers , August 30, 2010
SECRET SANTAS: Anonymous donors take care to hide their identity
Every holiday season, acts of generosity raise intriguing questions about the mysterious unknown donors. These “secret Santas” provide gifts ranging from plates of cookies to substantial piles of cash, and they are not in it for the glory or even the tax write-off. Many go to great lengths to keep their identities cloaked.
By Martha Irvine , December 15, 2009
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