Category: Philanthropy

A recent report on life expectancy highlights that the place where you’re from can determine how long or how far you will go.

Millennials are changing the face of philanthropy as we long to connect to something bigger than ourselves within the communities in which we have ties.

As Atlanta prepares to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service, I am reminded of one of his most famous quotes: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is ‘what are you doing for others?’”

This Thanksgiving, we want to thank you for your generosity and share three ideas for how you can continue to give back to Greater Atlanta this holiday season.

As we celebrate our veterans today, I want to talk to you about a very specific segment of that population – homeless women veterans. I know their story well, because it’s my story too.

Let’s not wait until the next big crisis to have the conversation about informational resources. Let’s start right now. Join in by responding to this week’s crisis preparation poll.

We’re back with fresh material! After a summer of sharing some of the best of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s past Philanthropy Thought Leadership blogs, I want you to know that change is not just on the way – it’s here!

No matter how much we care about the causes that are dear to us, if we don’t pay attention to the policy, we have stopped short of the impact we can achieve

Philanthropy and politics – two words not often heard together. Or as many may think, should not be heard together.