http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog en randy@stclairfoundation.org Copyright 2009 2009-06-18T14:51:01-05:00 http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/annual_dinner_lifts_spirits/ http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/annual_dinner_lifts_spirits/#When:14:51:01Z Hard not to be motivated after the excitement of our 65th Anniversary Dinner. 2009-06-18T14:51:01-05:00 http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/michigans_promise_legislation_fails_st_clair_county/ http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/michigans_promise_legislation_fails_st_clair_county/#When:19:09:00Z The new "Promise" legislation recently passed in Michigan will leave many counties, including St. Clair, behind. 2009-02-27T19:09:00-05:00 http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/corporate_philanthropy/ http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/corporate_philanthropy/#When:18:37:00Z We need to provide greater recognition and appreciation for the amazing amount of corporate philanthropy throughout the Blue Water region. 2009-02-15T18:37:00-05:00 http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/philanthropy_is_personal/ http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/philanthropy_is_personal/#When:21:01:00Z The philanthropic choices we make are highly personal. 2008-12-01T21:01:00-05:00 http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/supporting_our_downtowns/ http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/supporting_our_downtowns/#When:12:44:00Z With the flexibility provided by our unrestricted endowment funds, and the outstanding work of partners, our collaborative efforts are growing to support our downtowns. Community 2008-08-18T12:44:00-05:00 http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/spring_a_time_for_giving_away/ http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/spring_a_time_for_giving_away/#When:18:21:00Z Spring is finally here and our various grant-making committees are in full swing. Giving 2008-05-06T18:21:00-05:00 http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/st_clair_county_promise/ http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/st_clair_county_promise/#When:14:00:01Z The final tally for total charitable giving in the U.S. last year isn’t available yet; however the numbers are likely to be around the $300 billion dollar level that Americans gave in 2006. Of that total amount, various religious organizations receive approximately 32% which is by far the single largest category of giving. Giving 2008-03-04T14:00:01-05:00 http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/transfer_of_wealth_theory/ http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/transfer_of_wealth_theory/#When:18:09:01Z Perhaps by now you’ve heard the talk about the Transfer of Wealth Theory and its potential to make a dramatic impact on the quality of life in St. Clair County. What you may not realize is that the entire premise, and thus potential, behind this theory is YOU. Giving 2008-01-01T18:09:01-05:00 http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/great_gifts_for_holiday_giving/ http://www.stclairfoundation.org/blog/more/great_gifts_for_holiday_giving/#When:18:06:01Z I have my Christmas wish list ready early and I thought I would share it with you. This one might not be like the other lists you see this time of year. Mine might be a tad bit more expensive. I’m not talking about gifts at the level of those in the Robb Report, but close. Giving 2007-11-30T18:06:01-05:00