Who We Are

We are a North Carolina membership network serving a diverse community of grantmaking organizations that are committed to learning and working together. Our members include family, private, public, independent, community foundations as well as corporate giving offices and donor-advised funds.

Vision

We envision that all communities in North Carolina are valued and thriving, and are empowered and supported by a robust philanthropic network.

Mission

We connect, equip and inspire grantmakers to elevate the people and places of North Carolina.

Our Values

Our values are at the heart of the NCNG community. They guide our strategy and inform our work.

Integrity

We act with responsibility and transparency

Inclusion

We embrace diverse perspectives

Community

We respect, share with and learn from one another

Collaboration

We make the time and space to partner

Curiosity

We listen, learn and evolve

 

NCNG’s Roles

Resource

Support and equip people and organizations

Network

Grow and support connection and collaboration

Champion

Inspire, mobilize and foster collective action

 

 

Background

NCNG was organized in September 2002 by a group of grantmakers who saw the need for a statewide forum to connect and support grantmaking organizations’ staff, board and trustees. NCNG is a charitable venture operating under the fiscal sponsorship of the North Carolina Community Foundation.

 

Non-Solicitation Policy

NCNG provides a forum for funders to collaborate and network together, because we know we do our best work together. We maintain the culture of our network by ensuring that NCNG events and the NCNG network are not used for business solicitation or fundraising by members or guests.

Organizations that function as both grantmakers and grantseekers, and individuals who have roles in both philanthropy and development, must ensure their membership or attendance at events is not used for fundraising or promotion purposes.