For Fundholders

The North Carolina Community Foundation is committed is to stewarding your funds to accomplish your charitable goals and strengthen your philanthropic impact in North Carolina communities. We pledge to:

A Gardens For Everyone garden box recipient and Gardens for Everyone program architect Kay Coleman in October 2020.
A Gardens For Everyone garden box recipient and Gardens for Everyone program architect Kay Coleman in October 2020.

Your Role as a Fundholder

As an active partner in the work of the NCCF, you play a critical role in enriching other lives through philanthropy. An effective giving plan is the result of donors embracing the following responsibilities:

  • Evaluating your own philanthropic goals annually
  • Educating yourself on unmet charitable needs in your community
  • Seeking out the best organizations to accomplish your charitable goals
  • Talking with NCCF staff about changes in your charitable interests
  • Reviewing your fund statements and annual grantmaking packet
  • Participating in opportunities provided by NCCF to strengthen your giving plan

Resources

Whether you are a long-time fundholder or new to NCCF, we have resources to help you accomplish your charitable goals and strengthen your philanthropic impact in North Carolina communities.

Fundholder Guides

Policies and procedures for donors

Investments

Investment stewardship is essential to our mission

Fund Portal

View your quarterly fund statement, balance, grant history and past contributions, or make grant requests

Legacy giving

If you want to build charitable giving into your estate plan, NCCF can help you realize your goals and leave a legacy

A guide to your quarterly fund statement

Quarterly fund statements are available approximately six weeks after the end of every quarter

Ways to grow your fund

What you can do to increase the impact of your fund

Requesting a grant from your fund

Grant recommendations may be made once you’re logged into the portal

Community Needs Assessments

This tool, updated annually, can help guide community grantmaking decisions

Commentary

2026 Mid-Year Review and Second Quarter Investment Performance (April – June 2026)

July 30, 2026

The first half of 2026 was defined by the significant contrast between geopolitical disruptions and an unexpectedly resilient economy. Early in 2026, the Iranian…

Commentary

Honoring the past while building for lasting future impact 

August 6, 2026

Next time you meet with your estate planning attorney, check in on your long-term plans and ask yourself questions you might not yet have…

Impact Story

Creating a legacy of compassion: Honoring Lorie Lindsley through an NCCF donor advised fund

August 3, 2026

Three and a half months. That’s how much time Steve Lindsley and his family had after learning his wife, Lorie, had advanced pancreatic…

Blog

Shirley A. Gough Memorial Endowment is a lasting tribute

May 19, 2026

Following the passing of his wife, Shirley, in 1988, Jerrell Gough began considering a meaningful way to honor her life and legacy. Shirley had…

Contact us

NCCF Donor Engagement team

Mary Malaythong

Director of Donor Engagement
Email
919-256-6923

Brooke Vallely

Donor Engagement Officer – Eastern NC
Email
252-288-5706

Jan Pender

Donor Engagement Officer – Central NC
Email
919-256-6914

Jeanne Dairaghi

Donor Engagement Officer – Western NC
Email
828-618-6060