"How will your grandkids remember you? As a tax payer? Or a philanthropist?" ~ Charlton Heston

Fall Meeting Announced

The Alabama Giving Fall Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 10:15 am until 2:00 pm at the YMCA Youth Center located in Birmingham, AL. Meeting highlights include a site visit of Jones Valley Urban Farm, a focus on youth leadership and civic engagement efforts featuring a presentaion by Stephen Black, founder of Impact Alabama, and a special presentation on childhood obesity by Dr. David Allison from the UAB School of Public Health. If you plan to attend, please RSVP today! Contact Jera Stribling at jstribling@jsbcf.org or 205-879-0799.

Alabama Giving Announces Dates for 2009 Meetings

Please mark your calendar for these important Alabama Giving meetings coming up in 2009. Click here to view information about upcoming meetings. 

FUNDERS RESOURCES AVAILABLE:

Guide to Alabama Grantmakers- Every Nonprofit Group Needs Funding.  This Guide is THE one-stop resource to help raise those funds.  With a listing of over 800 grantmaking foundations, this book is invaluable to individuals, nonprofits, religious and other service organizations throughout Alabama.

REDUCED PRICE:  $20 + shipping and handling

Giving Makes Change: A documentary of philanthropy in Alabama.  Enjoy heartwarming stories of giving in Alabama.  This documentary first aired on Alabama Public Television and is now available on DVD.  Philanthropists highlighted include Kathryn Tucker Windham, John Oliver, Tut Riddick, John Saint, Cristy Moody, Willie Grant and others.  DVD Price:  $10 + shipping and handling 

How to Order:  Call (205) 879-0799 to order either resource or complete this downloadable form.

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Funding is provided by local funders and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers New Ventures in Philanthropy Project