Designated Funds: Support the North Carolina Nonprofits You Love

Create a permanent source of funding for your favorite organizations, all with expert support.

You’ve spent years supporting the organizations that make North Carolina a better place. A local animal shelter, your alma mater, a community food bank … these nonprofits are at the center of communities you love. You want to make sure the organization that means so much to you is here for the next generation.


What is a designated fund?

A designated fund at NCCF allows a donor to provide ongoing financial support to one or more of their favorite nonprofits, turning your loyalty to a North Carolina organization into a permanent promise.


How does a designated fund work?

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You pick the specific organization you want to support. We make sure your support never stops.

At NCCF, we build on our community relationships with trusted organizations doing incredible work, particularly in rural North Carolina. We’ve seen their impact firsthand. Like you, we know the power of their work and want them to thrive. By giving through NCCF, you provide your favorite causes with the professional stewardship and reliable funding they need to succeed.

You can fulfill your vision for North Carolina now and in the future.

Instead of a one-time donation, a designated fund turns your generosity into a powerful, permanent source of support.

By choosing a designated fund, you ensure the organization you love receives a reliable gift every year. That means financial stability so they can plan for the future and expand their impact.

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You get the peace of mind that comes with our professional stewardship and strong community roots.

We serve as your collaborative partner, taking on all of the administrative tasks. We handle investment oversight and the annual grantmaking process, so you and the nonprofit get to focus on what matters most: making change happen.

With a layer of transparency and continuity, we ensure your gift is expertly managed to honor your original intent, forever.

Is a designated fund right for me?

A designated fund is the ideal giving choice for donors who:

Want to be a permanent part of a nonprofit’s future

You want to provide continuous support for the specific organizations you care most about.

Value the power of efficient giving

You want to streamline your giving for one or more organizations through a single fund.

Want a partner to handle all the details, especially the administrative complexities

You know exactly who you want to support, but prefer an expert to handle it, transparently.

Seek to empower a local organization with statewide resources and a partner who gets it

Partnering with NCCF means you want your favorite causes to benefit from sophisticated investment, deep community knowledge and long-term financial stability.

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Getting started only takes one conversation. Our team is ready to listen to your goals and answer your questions. Establishing your fund is an easy and straightforward process that begins with a minimum gift of $25,000 and a partnership built on your goals.