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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…
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Checklist for NCCF legacy givers
May 7, 2026
Charitable plans can outlive their paperwork. Over time, family structures change, attorneys and financial advisors retire, organizations merge or shift direction,…
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Jones County Community Foundation board member receives 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award
May 7, 2026
Taylor honored for the true spirit of volunteerism TRENTON – Joan Taylor, past advisory board member of the
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Don and Audrey Bentley Scholarship Awarded to Charles Truman Stumb
May 6, 2026
Watauga High School student Charles Truman Stumb was named the winner of the 2026 Don and Audrey Bentley Scholarship, which this year awarded…
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Cautious but measured as global markets experience heightened volatility (Investment performance, January-March 2026)
April 30, 2026
During the first quarter of 2026 global markets experienced heightened volatility driven by escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and the associated disruption…
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How community foundations honor donor intent
April 28, 2026
A concept that is central to all effective charitable planning is honoring donor intent. Community foundations are uniquely positioned to safeguard this principle.
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Helping business owners exit with a family legacy
April 22, 2026
Many families in North Carolina own businesses that are embedded in their community and closely associated with their family’s identity and local impact. You…
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Two recent tax rulings every advisor should know
April 17, 2026
At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we’re committed to sharing updates on legal and policy developments that may impact your clients. In two…
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Pope achieves CAP certification
April 17, 2026
Jake Pope, NCCF’s Development Officer for central North Carolina, has earned certification as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®)…