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Last week the North Carolina Community Foundation brought together advisory board members from many of our 53 local affiliate foundations for our 2023 Affiliate Forum: Growing Our Roots. NCCF…

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Top trends in philanthropy: A conversation with nonprofit leaders

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North Carolina Community Foundation elects Kack Harrison Hardin as new board chair; William Brody joins board

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Board of Directors of the North Carolina Community Foundation has elected Katharine “Kack” Harrison Hardin as its 10th chair. Hardin succeeds Steven W. Wa…

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Endowment celebrates an educator’s life of service, helps students in crisis

When Sandra Miller passed away in early 2021 following a battle with cancer, her husband of more than 40 years, Chip Miller, knew he wanted to do something to celebrate her life of service. Ho…

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Financial advisor achieves win-win for client with referral to NCCF

In his professional role as a wealth advisor and senior vice president with the Trust Company of North Carolina, Jason York regularly helps clients navigate their own financial strategies and …

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Catawba fund creates opportunities for young artists

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Starting the next act: Nonprofit closure leads to permanent community benefit  

For over a decade, the Carolina Youth Theatre in Clayton educated young people about theater and showcased their talents on stage. When the pandemic hit, programming was paused. It gave …

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the back story

Launching a legacy to benefit North Carolina

Collected here are our most iconic stories about NCCF’s history, founders and the generous philanthropists across the state who make our work possible. Stories are divided by region. Check back, as we add new stories often!

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