Summer 2016
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A sample of Foundation news about people and events across North Carolina NCCF hosts regional meetings As detailed below, our local affiliate boards are busy implementing individualized plans as a part of the Blueprint for Affiliate Success, a roadmap for strategic growth established by the NCCF Affiliate Impact Committee. The NCCF Community Leadership Team also has been facilitating regional meetings with affiliate leaders across the state. Pictured is the gathering in the Coastal Plain South region in New Bern, featuring statewide Board Chair Linda Staunch and Regional Director Kim Ball. The majority of these meetings are spent discussing the Blueprint, with affiliates sharing activities that have been successful and how the process is working with their respective boards.
Western Retired Regional Director Sue LeLievre reported that affiliates in her former region have been working to raise awareness in the community and develop new board leadership. The Haywood County Community Foundation, Swain County Community Foundation, Graham County Community Foundation and Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation each saw a new board chair assume leadership and bring fresh perspectives, energy and ideas to their boards. The Jackson County Community Foundation raised community awareness by producing radio spots featuring prominent local figures, including the sheriff and Western Carolina University chancellor. JCCF also saw the creation of the Balsam Mountain Preserve Fund for Jackson County following meetings with a local homeowners association. The Clay County Community Foundation has increased its community grantmaking fund by $20,000 over the past two years, applying Chairman’s Challenge fundraising momentum by targeting nonresident property owners and local residents. The Madison County Community Foundation will join the CCCF in conducting a special local grants presentation event in an effort to raise awareness among area nonprofits and new donors. Katie Crumpler will transition to the role of western regional director this summer and is excited to be returning to her mountain roots from the northern Piedmont region
The Swain County United Gift Fund recently awarded $46,650 in grants, bringing its grantmaking total to $412,000 over the past ten years. Pictured are grantees, board leaders and donors from the most recent grants ceremony.
Northwestern
NCCF hosted the first ever Pop-Up Philanthropy event in Hickory this year, attracting more than 100 community leaders for a robust discussion of local philanthropy and how to partner with NCCF and the local affiliate. Pictured is Catawba Valley Community Foundation Board President Jamie Treadaway welcoming attendees. Stay tuned for details on our next pop-up event in Rocky Mount. Regional Director Colby Martin has been settling into his new role and reported that the Ashe County Community Foundation has seen the creation of three new endowments, reaching the million dollar milestone as they welcome new fundholders to the local family of funds. The Catawba Valley Community Foundation is working to strengthen its community grantmaking processes, ensuring effective grantmaking and encouraging collaboration among local nonprofits as a part of their Blueprint goals. The Alleghany County Community Foundation is growing its community grantmaking fund and building strong community relationships through the annual pro-am golf tournament. The Watauga-Ashe-Wilkes Scholarship reached the million dollar asset mark, enabling the fund to increase its ability to provide much needed scholarships to students.
Northern Piedmont
Sandhills Regional Director Dawn Neighbors reported that Sandhills affiliates are working to strengthen relationships with local nonprofits. The Hoke County Community Foundation and Moore County Community Foundation collaborated to present a grantseekers workshop to local nonprofits that resulted in an increase in grant applications. The Montgomery County Fund, Lee County Community Foundation and Harnett County Community Foundation are strategically working to engage local leaders and ensure diverse board representation. Both Montgomery and Moore counties are welcoming new board presidents while four of the seven Sandhills counties have conducted grantee site visits recently.
The Rockingham County Community Foundation announced grants from the Water Resources Fund managed by RCCF on behalf of the Duke Energy Foundation to continue environmental enhancements and economic development along the river basin with (L-R) Duke Energy State President David Fountain, Dan River Community Foundation Executive Director Debra Dodson, RCCF Board President Ben Tucker and Duke Energy’s Davis Montgomery.
Coastal Plain North Regional Director Kelly Lee reported that her region’s affiliates are working to strengthen their grantmaking and enhance connections with nonprofits. The Futrell-Mauldin Foundation for Greater Rocky Mount and the Edgecombe Charitable Foundation partnered to host a discussion with community foundation consultant Steve Alley, who helped guide the Blueprint development. They also collaborated to distribute grant awards and host the Leading For Tomorrow Capacity Building Summit in partnership with the United Way of the Tar River Region for nonprofits across the region. The Warren County Community Foundation has been researching and assessing local community needs.
The Franklin County Community Foundation recently awarded education mini-grants to five local schools to support eight programs. Pictured are Bunn Elementary students participating in the At Their Fingertips program. Katie Crumpler, regional director, reported that the affiliates in this region are focusing on leadership development in order to build strong and committed boards that reflect the community. The Johnston County Community Foundation is strategically examining its board operations and processes. The Wake County Community Foundation hosted a friend-raiser to recruit new board members with a variety of skills and backgrounds. The Granville County Community Foundation has formalized its nomination process, creating a statement of interest process for members of the community. The Vance County Community Foundation conducted a storytelling training to aid with board recruitment.
The Wilson County Community Foundation recently hosted orientation of its new board members. Pictured are (L-R) Board Chair Bobby Boykin, Janice Walston, Joanna Ross, Holmes Smoot, Tonya Kessler, Maureen Brown and Judi Thurston.
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