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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…
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Oh the places they’ll go!
October 1, 2010
I have had the opportunity to be closely involved in our grants and scholarship work over the last several months, due to a staff…
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Link provides valuable resources for grant-makers, donors and program officers
September 21, 2010
“Statistics” is not a dirty word – even for an English major like me! Actually, the statistics compiled by the Urban Institute’s National…
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Responsiveness to Earl shows value of local network
September 7, 2010
Thankfully North Carolina escaped any major damage from Earl last week. But the hurricane’s impact was still felt in several of our coastal communities. …
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Healthy communities look to the future
August 23, 2010
Are you facing the sun, are you making a difference to the long term future of your community? It’s true. We all want to…
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2010 Beaufort County Grantees
August 20, 2010
President Will Mayo and Grants Chair, Sandra Snapp present grant awards to Dot Mode with Downtown on the Waterfront Youth Sailing project and Janice…