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Two ears, one mouth

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“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” -Steven R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People I’ll be perfectly honest, I received this well-known book from my first boss…
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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

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We live in one of the fastest growing, highest living standards, best wage equity, lowest unemployment, and lower poverty areas in the United States. It is because of this that we feel incredibly fortunate to be citizens of the Triangle…
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My name is Meg, and I am a failure.

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I was 22 years old, only 6 months into a new job at a large and prestigious nonprofit, incredibly headstrong and (in hindsight) very inexperienced. It was the week before Christmas, and I was in charge of planning the office…
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The Impact of Opportunity

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Walking to my car after working at one of my after school jobs, I received an email saying I was being awarded the Benjamin F. Ward Scholarship. There in the middle of the parking lot, I could not help but…
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’Tis the Season. Why do YOU give?

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Giving in all its forms — time, talent and treasure — is in our DNA, and I’d like to think it’s not tied to a tax deduction, but rather to a desire to do good — to love humankind. That’s…
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College: Enjoy the Journey

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On my high school graduation day, absolutely certain that I would be pre-med in college and become a doctor. Spoiler: Neither of those things happened. Starting October 28, it’s officially the College Foundation of North Carolina’s (CFNC) College Application Month,…
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A “Both And” Approach

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Students pictured above during clean-up efforts after Hurricane Katrina from the University of Richmond. Shulman volunteered with her fellow classmates from the New College of Florida. This hurricane season, we have witnessed unprecedented natural disasters and the humanitarian crises that…
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The journey begins…

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The journey begins… This week, our Board of Directors approved a new Strategic Roadmap that will guide our work for the next five years. We chose the term “Roadmap” on purpose: while it’s important that we have a clear path…
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A time to reflect, a time to connect

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The events of this past weekend are so upsetting, and we as a staff are talking, reflecting, and learning. In the face of such hatred, our work feels small. As part of our core values, we strive for equity,…
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Black Philanthropy Month: A Cause for Celebration

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Held every August, Black Philanthropy Month is a time set aside to celebrate and recognize the contributions of the Black philanthropic leadership that supports our communities, and applaud the impact and power of Black collective giving to transform lives and…