Stories and insights

Laura Rauscher, director of development and philanthropy services (center) with senior philanthropy advisors Kristin Martin and Michael DeCristofaro. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

What’s your charitable mission?

October 16, 2018

Why a charitable giving mission statement will add joy to your giving — and maximize impact



Adam Ruedig, investment advisor and vice president for wealth management at the Ruedig Group of UBS Financial Services. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

How to ‘pop the question’ about charitable giving

October 9, 2018

In the latest installment of the Foundation's "How to Pop the Question about Charitable Giving" series, we talk with Adam Ruedig of the Ruedig Group of UBS Financial Services, about why the conversation matters so much, how giving connects people to community, and the 'Baby Boomer zeitgeist'



Fern Seiden, the school counselor at Thorntons Ferry School in Merrimack, posts positive messages for the students about empathy, problem solving and how to calm down. (Courtesy Photo.)

Exploring solutions: helping kids deal with trauma, suicide danger signs, more professionals entering recovery field and more

October 3, 2018

"Solutions journalism" series looks at behavioral health and issues related to substance use in New Hampshire



Ben Amsden, senior program officer for the Lakes and North Country regions.

Meet Ben Amsden

September 26, 2018

New Charitable Foundation senior program officer on rural sociology, the perfect New Hampshire day, and a hobby that helps keep stuff out of landfills



Vu Le is the Executive Director of Rainier Valley Corps. (Courtesy photo.)

Vu Le on Nonprofit Hunger Games, unicorns and more

September 17, 2018

Keynote speaker at the NH Center for Nonprofits' annual Leadership Summit is the author of the "Nonprofit AF" blog and executive director of the Rainier Valley Corps



Hurricane Florence. (Photo courtesy of NOAA.)

Community foundations step up to aid in disaster recovery

September 14, 2018

Community Foundations are helping those affected by severe storms, and by gas explosions in Massachusetts. Here are some ways to help



The Community Practitioners Network Class of 2018 (left to right) back row: Brian Bresnahan of Groveton; Kristen van Bergen of Lancaster; Kara Hunter of Berlin; Dave Harkless of Littleton; Karl Stone of Franconia; Kristan Knowlton of Berlin; Gabriel Perkins of Bethel, ME; front row: Carole Martin of Rockland, Maine (facilitator); Brian LaPerle of Colebrook; Samantha Canton of Groveton; Abby Evankow of Gorham; Michelle Moren-Grey of Bethlehem. Not pictured Kassie Eafrati of Berlin.

Applicants sought for Community Practitioners Network: a leadership program for the North Country

September 14, 2018

Program of Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund helps build and strengthen network of local leaders and enhance community and economic development



Michael DeCristofaro, senior philanthropy advisor for the Capital and Manchester region. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

Meet Michael DeCristofaro

September 5, 2018

New Foundation senior philanthropy advisor on helping the most people possible, a Hurricane Sandy rescue and the book he is going to write someday: "My Normal Childhood"



Christine Tappan, assistant commissioner of human services at the Department of Health and Human Services, discusses how individuals will be able to access a broad range of services for substance abuse disorder. (Photo courtesy of Union Leader.)

Exploring solutions: help for kids, new hubs planned for care, suicide prevention and more

September 3, 2018

"Beyond the Stigma" series in the New Hampshire Union Leader takes a "solutions journalism" approach to reporting on addiction and behavioral health



Doug and Joanne Wise of Grantham, members of the Spaulding-Potter Legacy Society. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

Dreaming with Purpose

August 31, 2018

Joanne and Doug Wise are members of the Charitable Foundation's Spaulding-Potter Legacy Society, a group of generous citizens who have who have bequeathed resources to strengthen New Hampshire communities. They share their thoughts on global citizenship, community work — and dreaming with purpose



The Rosy Maple Moth. (Illustration by Adelaide Tyrol.)

Cutest moth ever?

August 29, 2018

The latest installment of The Outside Story, sponsored by the Wellborn Ecology Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, solves the mystery of the fuzzy, pastel-hued Rosy Maple Moth.



Sara Lang, senior philanthropy advisor for the Upper Valley Region

Meet Sara Lang

August 23, 2018

New Foundation senior philanthropy advisor talks about making connections that help people make a difference, some great podcasts to listen to, and how New Hampshire sneaks up on you as 'home'



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