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Encouraging signs…

February 24, 2011

Are endowment funds growing in this economy?  Is the community foundation seeing interest in establishing new endowments?  You bet!  There is surging interest across the…

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WCCF board researching allocation for Disaster Relief funds

February 11, 2011

The North Carolina Community Foundation is distributing Disaster Relief funds to many affiliate partners in areas most damaged after April’s storms and tornadoes. Wilson County was…

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Grantwriter workshop offered

February 10, 2011

The Wilson County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Wayne County Community Foundation, will offer a Grantwriter workshop on Thursday, March 10, 2011. The workshop will…

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Grantwriter workshop to be held March 10, 2011

February 10, 2011

The Edgecombe Charitable Foundation ,in partnership with the Futrell-Mauldin Community Foundation, will host a joint Grantwriter Workshop on Thursday, March 10, 2011.The event will be held…

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Mustard Seed Fund established as legacy

February 8, 2011

The Mustard Seed Fund has been established as a perpetual legacy to the memory of Byron Stratas and Fred Rippy.  The goal of the fund…

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Philanthropy can make a difference

February 1, 2011

North Carolina’s elected officials face a daunting task in the coming months.  The state’s budget shortfall approaches $4 billion — and unlike our federal government…

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Grantwriter workshop is Feb. 17, 2011

January 24, 2011

Grantees, learn where to find grants, how to write the best applications and how to to apply online. When: Feb. 17, 1:30-4:00 p.m. Where: Towne…

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Past performance is no guarantee…

January 7, 2011

I frequently smile when reading financial articles and advertisements that include the requisite qualifier: “past performance is no guarantee of future results.”  My reaction, of…

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LCCF allocates Disaster Relief grants

January 1, 2011

The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) is allocating grants from its Disaster Relief Fund to support relief efforts related to the April tornadoes and storms…