Philanthropy /tags/philanthropy Philanthropy en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:43:18 GMT Helton teams up with organization to eliminate $10 million in medical bills for Colorado residents /news/2023-09-13/helton-teams-up-with-organization-to-eliminate-10-million-in-medical-bills-for-colorado-residents Retired Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton is teaming up with the organization RIP Medical Debt to help eliminate $10 million in medical bills for residents around the state. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:43:18 GMT /news/2023-09-13/helton-teams-up-with-organization-to-eliminate-10-million-in-medical-bills-for-colorado-residents Associated Press Nonprofit focused on Native elders lands $4M gift /regional-news/2022-03-28/nonprofit-focused-on-native-elders-lands-4m-gift The gift was one of hundreds distributed to organizations by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:27:39 GMT /regional-news/2022-03-28/nonprofit-focused-on-native-elders-lands-4m-gift Alice Fordham Philanthropic giving underfunds women and girls of color. A Colorado foundation is changing that /community/2022-02-03/philanthropic-giving-underfunds-women-and-girls-of-color-a-colorado-foundation-is-changing-that Charitable giving in the United States hit a record high in 2020. The biggest uptick came from foundations, whose philanthropic giving increased by 17%. But according to a national report, these organizations are woefully underfunding one specific group: women and girls of color. One Colorado foundation is working to change this. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:50:35 GMT /community/2022-02-03/philanthropic-giving-underfunds-women-and-girls-of-color-a-colorado-foundation-is-changing-that Stephanie Daniel New For 2014: It's A Blues Jam For A Cause /arts-life/2014-06-11/new-for-2014-its-a-blues-jam-for-a-cause The Greeley Blues Jam has long had a dual cause: To party and to support local charities. Now in its 10th year, event organizers expect an eightfold… Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:00:00 GMT /arts-life/2014-06-11/new-for-2014-its-a-blues-jam-for-a-cause Carrie Saldo Cashing In On A Good Time For A Good Cause /arts-life/2013-10-25/cashing-in-on-a-good-time-for-a-good-cause Whether it’s invitations to gala dinners or silent auctions, fundraising and arts and culture are as synonymous as actors and the stage. Recognizing the… Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:00:00 GMT /arts-life/2013-10-25/cashing-in-on-a-good-time-for-a-good-cause Carrie Saldo What Happens When You Just Give Money To Poor People? /npr-news/2013-10-25/what-happens-when-you-just-give-money-to-poor-people Kenyans who received money with no strings attached started businesses and bought food for their kids, according to a new study. They didn't spend it on alcohol or cigarettes. Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-10-25/what-happens-when-you-just-give-money-to-poor-people David Kestenbaum Majority Of Millennial Kids In U.S. Generous To Charities /npr-news/2013-09-13/majority-of-millennial-kids-in-u-s-generous-to-charities Nearly 9 in 10 millennial kids donated some of their own money to a church or nonprofit during a two-year period, a study found. What makes a child more likely to be generous with their money? Parents talking to their kids about the value of philanthropy. Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:28:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-13/majority-of-millennial-kids-in-u-s-generous-to-charities Michaeleen Doucleff The Charity That Just Gives Money To Poor People /npr-news/2013-08-23/the-charity-that-just-gives-money-to-poor-people There are no strings attached. People can spend the money on whatever they want, and they never have to pay it back. Fri, 23 Aug 2013 07:24:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-23/the-charity-that-just-gives-money-to-poor-people David Kestenbaum, Jacob Goldstein More Companies Encourage Workers To Volunteer, On The Clock /npr-news/2013-08-14/more-companies-encourage-workers-to-volunteer-on-the-clock A growing number of employers are paying their workers to help out at local charities on company time. Human resources experts say compensating staff who put in volunteer hours makes for more engaged workers — and lower turnover. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:52:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-14/more-companies-encourage-workers-to-volunteer-on-the-clock Annie Baxter For One-Time Tech Exec, Leading D.C. Charity Is No Small Job /npr-news/2013-08-07/for-one-time-tech-exec-leading-d-c-charity-is-no-small-job Patty Stonesifer once held a top spot at Microsoft. After that, she spent years at the helm of philanthropy giant the Gates Foundation. But this year, Stonesifer downsized. She's taken on a smaller-scale role as CEO of Martha's Table, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit that serves the poor. Wed, 07 Aug 2013 21:13:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-07/for-one-time-tech-exec-leading-d-c-charity-is-no-small-job NPR Staff