Kristen Mihaljevic, CGPP, CAP®
Director of Development
984-370-6939
Donor Advised Funds: Your Vision, Our Expertise
You know the change you want to make in North Carolina. We help you get there.
Giving is deeply personal. Whether you’re passionate about access to safe housing, protecting our coast or ensuring your hometown stays vibrant for the next generation, you need a collaborative partner who gets it.
The North Carolina Community Foundation is where your vision for giving back comes to life.
A donor advised fund (DAF) at NCCF lets you turn your generosity into lasting impact by addressing current and future giving goals.
Our DAFs are easy, flexible and rewarding. Most gifts made to a DAF are tax-deductible and you can use your DAF to support your favorite charitable organizations on your timetable.
Why choose a donor advised fund at NCCF?
When you open or contribute to a fund at NCCF, you get the highest level of financial and philanthropic expertise and the care and commitment of a North Carolina partner. That means we offer something a commercial DAF provider can’t: a deep, personal connection and community knowledge across the state we all call home. Because making a difference in North Carolina requires more than a map; it requires on-the-ground knowledge.
From Murphy to Manteo, we’re in communities right beside you, helping you make the impact you want to see, where you want to see it.
Here’s why a DAF at NCCF is the best option for your giving:
You get a true partner who understands your vision.
We’re there when and how you need us. That means you get a dedicated point of contact who can act as a partner to an advisor you already know and trust, or personally guide you every step of the way.
You can trust your generosity is in expert hands.
As one of the state’s largest and most experienced DAF providers, we offer tax-efficient and expertly managed funds. We are a team of homegrown experts focused on long-term relationships built on trust and transparency.
You get a flexible giving plan that grows with you.
You can prioritize the change you want to create today and your goals for tomorrow. That means you can make adjustments as your passions and financial situation evolve.
You preserve your impact across generations.
Unlike commercial DAF providers, we offer the ability to name future generations of advisors. That way, you ensure your DAF remains a continuous force for good and honors your vision.
You focus on the change you want to make… We handle the rest.
We take on all the administrative heavy-lifting, from nonprofit due diligence to tax reporting. And we make it all happen with easy-to-use tools and a seamless digital experience. We make giving simple.
“I think everybody wants to give back in their heart. They just don’t know how to go about doing it. The North Carolina Community Foundation gives you all the resources. I didn’t have to worry about paperwork or legal stuff. They handled all of that.”
Dearonne Bethea, DAF fundholder
Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.
