Cherry Ballard awarded Lewis R. Holding Philanthropic Award for decades of service
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June 11, 2021
NCCF News
At the most recent board meeting, the board of directors of the North Carolina Community Foundation had the distinct honor of presenting Cherry Ballard, NCCF’s longest serving staff member at 33 years, with the Lewis R. Holding Philanthropic Award. Named for the Foundation’s founding chairman, the leadership award is presented to individuals who model the philanthropic vision and stewardship exhibited by Lewis R. Holding.
Ballard exemplifies the values of philanthropy and vision exhibited by Lewis R. Holding, according to Carmen Ames, Holding's daughter, who presented the award to Ballard. “Thirty-three years ago, my father embarked on the tremendous undertaking of establishing the North Carolina Community Foundation. The essence of this endeavor, in his words, was to foster the growth of a profound philanthropic spirit among all North Carolinians. Cherry was the first employee hired. The vision in order to be realized required several ingredients, not the least of which was donor collaboration and participation. It required faith, willingness, an unfailing positive attitude, stamina and sacrifice. It required the courage of convictions and the magic of belief.”
“My father believed in people, and in the importance of having good people. He saw in Cherry then what we have all come to appreciate: her innate ability to motivate and inspire donors from all walks of life, to guide them in their giving and grantmaking, to ensure a firm platform for their leadership and to meet all comers with a welcoming smile and grace.”
Ames also shared with the board that Ballard was more than just Holding's right hand at work. “My father and Cherry forged a bond of admiration, respect, friendship and affection that endured for the rest of my father’s life.” she said. “Cherry literally undertook every staffing need the North Carolina Community Foundation required and has been the bedrock and sustaining force of this Foundation for 33 years.”
The North Carolina Community Foundation is honored to recognize the tremendous accomplishments and decades of service of Cherry Ballard.
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At the most recent board meeting, the board of directors of the North Carolina Community Foundation had the distinct honor of presenting Cherry Ballard, NCCF’s longest serving staff member at 33 years, with the Lewis R. Holding Philanthropic Award. Named for the Foundation’s founding chairman, the leadership award is presented to individuals who model the philanthropic vision and stewardship exhibited by Lewis R. Holding.