2018

Sep 14, 2018

The Institute for Nonprofits Volunteers at the Diaper Bank of NC

September 11, 2001 is a day in the nation’s history that will live in infamy. The nation mourned the tragedy in New York City, and many people have turned this day of sadness into a day of service. On the 17th anniversary of 9/11, the staff at the Institute for Nonprofits decided to participate in… 

May 9, 2018

“Discover. Design. Do Good!” The Social Innovation Fellows End of Year Celebration

On May 3, 2018, the Institute for Nonprofits hosted a reception in the James B. Hunt Jr. Library to highlight projects completed by the inaugural cohort of Social Innovation Fellows. Dr. Richard Clerkin began the celebratory event by acknowledging distinguished guests that came to support the Fellows. After his welcome, Jane Rogers, one of the… 

May 3, 2018

Alumna Leigh-Kathryn Bonner Selected as One of Inc’s 30 Most Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs

Inc. has named NC State alum Leigh-Kathryn Bonner (International Studies ’15) among its 30 most inspiring young entrepreneurs under 30. May 1, 2018  |  Macy Thomas  | NC State Entrepreneurship News The buzz surrounding NC State alumna Leigh-Kathryn Bonner’s company isn’t dying down. Since her graduation from NC State’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences in 2015 (International Studies), Bonner has grown her… 

Apr 10, 2018

Philanthropic Foundations React Dynamically But Intentionally to External Pressures

By Shalina Omar In her recent study, Dr. Amanda Stewart reveals that foundations are moving towards a more structured and intentional approach to charitable work, including being more selective in grantmaking, taking on roles beyond check-writing, and developing deeper relationships with their nonprofit partners. Dr. Stewart, an assistant professor in the Department of Public Administration… 

Mar 28, 2018

People of Poe | Fumi Agboola on Giving Back

Fumi Agboola is a junior pursuing a B.S. in Elementary Education with a STEM Concentration and a minor in Nonprofit Studies at NC State’s College of Education. She is President of the Education Council, a College of Education Ambassador, a member of the college’s Passport to Success program and the Engaged Service Scholars program, a participant in the… 

Feb 22, 2018

COMx: Innovations in the Global Challenge of Food & Water Security

(COMx Moderator and Panelists from left to right: Christine Howell, Dr. Derek Aday, Lisa Johnson, and Eric Henry) NC State Institute for Nonprofits hosted this spring’s COMx event, which occurred on Monday February 19th, at Loading Dock Raleigh.The theme of this event was: Food and Water Security. The goals of  COMx were to facilitate creative collisions,…