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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,…

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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…

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Yes, the road is paved with good intentions…

December 22, 2010

The year is drawing to a close, and I am trying to get everything done that I had hoped to get done much earlier. …

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Sequoias and endowments

December 7, 2010

On a recent trip to California, I had the opportunity to spend some time with large trees: Redwoods, Sugar Pines and Sequoias. I marveled…

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New scholarship announced

December 2, 2010

Family, Law Firm Establish Scholarship for Students of JF Webb High School On Thursday, November 4th, 2010, family, friends, community leaders and school personnel…

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Taking charge

November 16, 2010

“Actually, Papa, I’m in charge,” declared my four-year-old niece this summer to her grandfather.  He was attempting to instruct her in the rules of…

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Shoe polish and plastic bags

November 1, 2010

Like just about everyone I know, I was simply fascinated by the plight of the Chilean miners. I remain fascinated with their courage and…

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Honoring achievement, encouraging philanthropy and learning from fearless leadership

October 15, 2010

I am so excited about all of the events honoring women’s achievement and philanthropy this November in the Triangle, many of which the NCCF…

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Second in the series: An agency fund holder speaks

October 6, 2010

My name is Michelle Zechmann, and I am proud to say that I have just completed my first year as Executive Director of Haven…