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Paws with Purpose
This National Volunteer Week, we’re going Beyond the Job to spotlight colleagues who are making an impact in the community outside of their day-to-day roles. From board service to hands-on volunteering, these stories reflect the many ways we can all make more possible for our community. This story highlights a Q&A with Natalia Siegel, Director…
Michael Lawrence Joins Triangle Community Foundation as next Chief Financial Officer
Research Triangle Park, NC: Triangle Community Foundation is pleased to share that Michael Lawrence has joined the Foundation as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role of CFO is fundamental to successful fiduciary oversight of the Foundation’s investments and assets, and Michael joins the Foundation as previous CFO Robert Naylor retires after over 15 years in…
2026 Tax Changes
2026 Tax Changes Changes to the tax code are coming in 2026, and new rules will impact deductions, limits, and benefits for donors at every level. We are grateful to our donors for your continued generosity and invite you to learn more about these changes so you can plan accordingly. As 2025 draws to a close, now is the time to seek advice…
Juneteenth | Ways to Engage in the Community
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the historic day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Since that time, June 19th has become a significant cultural and historical milestone, honoring the end of slavery and celebrating African American…
June is Pride Month | Find an Event Around the Triangle
The diversity of our region strengthens our community all year long, and this month Triangle Community Foundation is thrilled to celebrate Pride! We are dedicated to fostering a more vibrant community where everyone is seen, heard, and valued. We invite you to join us in supporting the community by attending local Pride events around…
August is Make a Will Month
Did you know only one-third of individuals in the United States have a will? In recent years, the month of August has been set aside as the annual reminder of the power of planned giving and to ensure your will is current and up to date – or there is a plan in place to…
Honor and Celebrate Juneteenth
June 19, 1865 marks the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. Although the institution of slavery is no longer present in our country, violence, discrimination, and racial inequities persist for the Black community. While it is essential to acknowledge and commemorate past achievements, we must also confront…
Celebrate Pride Month
The diversity of our region makes our community stronger year-round, and the Foundation is excited to celebrate Pride Month this June. We are committed to building a more vibrant community – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. While there are victories to be celebrated, many challenges and obstacles persist for the LGBTQ+…
Triangle Capacity-Building Network Awards $1,215,000 in Multi-Year Capacity-Building Grants
Research Triangle Park, NC: Triangle Capacity-Building Network (TCBN) is pleased to announce 15 Triangle-basednonprofits have each received three-year grants totaling $1,215,000. Each organization will receive $25,000 per yearfor three years to support an identified capacity-building need as well as an additional $2,000 per year for three yearsto fund professional development and self-care opportunities that align…
Google.org Grants $250,000 to Support Community Impact in the Triangle
Research Triangle Park, NC: Triangle Community Foundation has received a generous grant of $250,000 from Google.org, Google’s philanthropy arm, in support of its 40th Anniversary campaign to raise $1 million for Fund for the Triangle, the Foundation’s flexible fund that dedicates resources to organizations and issues that are most pressing in the Triangle. “We are…
The Power of Giving Circles
By Natalia Siegel, Senior Donor Engagement Officer In a recent article in Triangle Business Journal, Foundation President & CEO Lori O’Keefe spoke about the power and importance of collective giving, and how community is supported and nourished by many people coming together to financially support causes. One of the ways she recommended readers get involved…
The Case for Unrestricted Grantmaking
By Natalia Siegel, Senior Donor Engagement Officer In philanthropy, there are several different ways one can grant money to an organization, and they range from rigid requirements to no strings attached. While we understand why donors may prefer to dictate precisely how their funding is spent, we would like to share why Triangle Community Foundation…