Celebrating the Appointment of Deborah Aubert Thomas as President & CEO of United Philanthropy Forum

United Philanthropy Forum (the Forum) is thrilled to announce Deborah Aubert Thomas as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 24, 2024. 

Youth Grantmakers in Action Award Seven Grants to Youth-Led Projects in Forsyth County

Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) announces seven grants totaling $7,020 to support a variety of youth-led projects in Forsyth County.

Announcing the Release of Our Healthy Places NC 10-Year Evaluation Report

This report offers key findings about what the Trust and Healthy Places NC counties accomplished over this initiative’s 10-year life span. It identifies challenges and provides lessons for other communities and funders interested in rural place-based work.

FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION IMPACT INVESTMENT IN METROPOLITAN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT

The Winston-Salem Foundation announces a $1,000,000 equity investment in Metropolitan Village, a multi-phase workforce housing project in the East End neighborhood of Winston-Salem, east of Highway 52 near downtown Winston-Salem.

Conference Sponsorship Highlight: To Spend Down or Remain in Perpetuity: Considerations of Family Foundation Time Horizons

Thanks to our conference sponsor, Grant Philanthropic Advisors, for sharing their insights on family foundation time horizons online at our 2024 Annual Meeting and Conference.

To Spend Down or Remain in Perpetuity: Considerations of Family Foundation Time Horizons

We often hear philanthropists wrestle with strategy around their philanthropic purpose, their pace of giving and their budget. 

• "I would like to give my money away while I am alive so I can see the impact."
• "There is so much need in the world today, shouldn't give away my money as quickly and effectively as I can?"
• "I view my philanthropy as long term societal risk capital. I should responsibly plan for today's needs as well as tomorrow's pression issues."
• "Stewarding philanthropic resources in perpetuity will honor our family's legacy and values while keeping our family connected."

In Loving Memory of Janine Lee

This morning, I had the privilege of welcoming the NC Network of Grantmakers community to our Annual Meeting and conference.

But, I had to deliver the difficult news that Janine Lee, president of Philanthropy Southeast, had passed away.

Meet the new president of the Foundation for the Carolinas

On the next Charlotte Talks, we meet Cathy Bessant, the new leader of the Foundation for the Carolinas. After more than 40 years at Bank of America, she is ignoring retirement for the top job at one of the largest community foundations in the country with more than $2.7 billion in charitable assets.

FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $1.9 MILLION IN COMMUNITY GRANTS IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2023

The Winston-Salem Foundation announces 66 Community Grants totaling more than $1,905,500 from July through December 2023, made possible by donations from community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds. Learn more about grant programs for Forsyth County nonprofits at wsfoundation.org/grants.

THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER VIVIAN PÉREZ CHANDLER

The Winston-Salem Foundation welcomes Vivian Pérez Chandler to The Winston-Salem Foundation Committee, the Foundation’s primary governing body.

FOUNDATION NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

The Winston-Salem Foundation is now accepting applications for our scholarship program for the 2024-2025 academic year. Deadlines are April 1 for most merit-based scholarships and July 1 for financial need-based scholarships.