Harris receives Lewis R. Holding Philanthropic Leadership Award; Craven County affiliate receives $10,000 for community grantmaking
Tyler Harris, a former Craven County Manager and a member of the advisory board of the Craven County Community Foundation, this week received the Lewis R. Holding Philanthropic Leadership Awar…
NCCF's 2023 Affiliate Forum: A day of learning and connection
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…
Top trends in philanthropy: A conversation with nonprofit leaders
As communities emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, funders can build upon the lessons of the pandemic to better support nonprofits in building resiliency, growing capacity, and continuing the c…
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…
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…
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 …
Catawba fund creates opportunities for young artists
Kathryn Greathouse served as executive director of the United Arts Council of Catawba County for 26 years. When she retired in 2021, Danielle Cannon, Arts Council board president at the time, …
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 …
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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