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Philanthropy can work better by working smarter
November 16, 2012
The Triangle, like much of America, has a lot to be grateful for in this season of giving thanks, but we also face huge…
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Refreshing and rewarding
November 9, 2012
“Refreshing and rewarding!” Those are the two words I hear most often when I tell people what my job entails. They listen as I…
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Yadkin salutes Mrs. Steelman as Philanthropist of the Year
November 2, 2012
I had the opportunity to participate in a special evening earlier this fall. Back on October 9th, the Yadkin County Community Foundation had its…
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Power of the Purse & Pretties Auction Nov. 8 in Elizabeth City
November 1, 2012
Photo caption on home page: Organizers for the NACF Women Givers “Power of the Purse & Pretties Auction” are L-R: Judy Abbott, Beverly Madrin…
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Non-profits celebrated at our Board meeting
October 25, 2012
The Granville County Community Foundation proudly hosted this year’s non-profit grantees at a luncheon at the Oxford Housing Authority October 23rd. Grantees received applause…
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NCCF’s “family reunion” — the makings of a perfect day
October 23, 2012
Yesterday was like a big family reunion at NCCF, except without the potato salad and awkward hugs from strange relatives. It was a perfect…
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“I don’t know art but I know what I like!”
October 11, 2012
My sister-in-law has gone viral! You may have heard about Beth Feeback, who found a giant canvas at the Goodwill for $9.99, purchased with…
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Duplin Foundation for Youth Advancement Offers Grantwriting Workshop
October 9, 2012
The Duplin Foundation for Youth Advancement will offer a half-day grantwriting workshop, “The ABCs of Grantwriting,” for local nonprofits on Thursday, October 18, in…
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Philanthropy is a tool for advocacy
October 4, 2012
Many of you may have seen the video this week — a television newscaster in Wisconsin receives an email commenting on her weight —…