Community Stories
Tapestry
By Deirdre Gordon, Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement at Triangle Community Foundation Someone once asked me why I value community so highly. Immediately the image of a tapestry popped to mind. You might wonder, why a tapestry? Imagine a vividly colored, intricately crafted work of art with interwoven threads designed into a strong, purposeful whole. Varied, bright, and vibrant threads forming an…
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. | The Goodmon Family’s Longstanding Impact on the Community
Among Jimmy and Michael Goodmon’s earliest memories of giving back include volunteering with their mother at the Salvation Army dressed as elves to pass out presents during the holidays. “There was a notion in the family that we are part of the community, and we should help whenever we can help,” says Jimmy. This notion…
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund | A Story of Scientific Excellence and Philanthropy
Burroughs Wellcome Fund and Triangle Community Foundation are forever linked – Dr. George Hitchings, our founder, served as the Fund’s president from 1971-1990. Since that time several former employees of Burroughs Wellcome Fund have become fundholders, and the Foundation also has two endowment funds as well as a scholarship fund that bear Dr. Hitchings’ name.…
Self-Help Credit Union | Providing a Hand
From humble beginnings with initial capital of $77 earned from a bake sale to the $5 billion organization it is today, Self-Help Credit Union has provided a hand to those in need since 1980. Triangle Community Foundation greatly values our partnership with Self-Help, and sat down with Crystal German and Tucker Bartlett, both Self-Help Executive…
Curi Capital | Maximizing Impact
Professional advisors are important partners for Triangle Community Foundation. Without them, we would not have nearly the reach with prospective donors, and we are very appreciative of these relationships. Curi Capital CEO, Dimitri Eliopoulos and Senior Director of Family Office Services, Sheldon Fox (also a previous Foundation Board member and Investment Committee chair) are two…
IMC Gives Fund | Partnership in Action
Investors Management Corporation (IMC)-a privately held company that partners with organizations sharing a common ethos-believes in supporting and empowering people so they can thrive. This principle guides the company’s work with its current seven partner companies representing more than 50,000 employees. It also drives IMC’s commitment to giving back to the community, an approach actively…
Jim Stewart | Living Life in the Arena
“A person’s place is in the arena, not in the grandstands.” – Jim Stewart, quoting his father, John S. “Shag” Stewart Jim Stewart’s father John (affectionately known as “Shag”) lived his life in the “arena,” as did his mother, Otelia Spaulding Stewart, so Jim had plenty of examples of what it meant to be intricately…
Marsha’s Testimony: Legacy Building and Community Changing | Giving Circles
Marsha Morgan’s journey in philanthropy is rooted in her upbringing, deeply engrained values, and desire to positively impact her community. Born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, but raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Marsha considers Alabama her home. Reflecting on her childhood, her mother and grandmother’s strong influence was pivotal – engaging in school extracurricular activities, teaching…
Dr. George Hitchings | A Visionary in Science and Philanthropy
“Despite all the scientific honors and scientific chapters in print, I think one of the most prideful things I have done is get Triangle Community Foundation off the ground.” – Dr. George H. Hitchings What better way to start our 40 stories in celebration of 40 years than with the story of our…
A Park with Community at Heart
A park for everyone, built by everyone. That is the foundational vision driving the creation of Dorothea Dix Park in downtown Raleigh. A place where play and adventure are as large as you can imagine, where lush meadow stretches as far as the eye can see, and where history is taught, rather than forgotten. “Dorothea…
What Matters: Women
Nearly 800 community members, the largest crowd yet, came together for this year’s What Matters to learn about how women continue to face significant challenges as it relates to health, housing, employment, and education. The Raleigh Convention Center was packed with both women and men from all walks of life. In our current times, the…
Investing in Young Nonprofit Professionals
The following is an interview with Molly Rivera (M), Board Chair of Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of the Triangle (YNPN), conducted by Hiral Patel (H), Marketing and Communications Associate. H: Why is it important to invest in young nonprofit professionals? M: Simply put, we are the future of the sector! It’s important to invest…