Stronger Communities, Greater Giving: A Vision for Philanthropy in New Hampshire
April 12, 2013The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is the largest provider of grants to nonprofit organizations, and the largest source of unrestricted student aid in northern New England. Foundation President Richard Ober will speak about the challenges and opportunities facing our great state and the Foundation’s vision to create stronger New Hampshire communities. This free event will be held Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at Taylor Community’s Woodside Building, 435 Union Ave.
Founded in 1962, the Foundation is the steward of $500 million in charitable funds donated by hundreds of families and individuals. Last year, it awarded more than 3,000 grants to nonprofits and made almost 2,000 scholarship and loan awards to students.
Mr. Ober has 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, civic affairs and communications and has served on numerous nonprofit and public boards. A widely published author and journalist, he lectures throughout New England and beyond. His community-focused work has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency, the State of New Hampshire, and Plymouth State University among others. Business New Hampshire Magazine named him one of the state’s Most Influential People in 2010 and 2012.
The event is free and open to the public; however, those planning to attend must pre-register. Please call 524-5600 or email rsvp@taylorcommunity.org for reservations.
