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The QCD of it All
Read more: The QCD of it AllConnecting the Dots for Strategic Philanthropy at Triangle Community Foundation By Deirdre Gordon, Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement Different stages of life open up new opportunities for generous people to support causes they care about in both meaningful and strategic ways. One important stage begins at age 70 ½, when an IRA (individual retirement account) presents an opportunity to move charitable dollars via a QCD (qualified charitable distribution). How does…
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Nailed It! Our Build Day with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County
Read more: Nailed It! Our Build Day with Habitat for Humanity of Orange CountyWritten by Mitchell Moravec, Donor Engagement Officer On February 5th, Triangle Community Foundation had the privilege and honor of co-sponsoring Habitat for Humanity of Orange County’s “Opening Doors” summit – a semi-annual gathering of likeminded folks who came together to discuss the realities around building and funding affordable housing. President and CEO of the Orange…
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Reflecting on What Matters: Housing Affordability
Read more: Reflecting on What Matters: Housing AffordabilityOn June 3rd Triangle Community Foundation hosted almost 500 people at the Raleigh Convention Center for What Matters, our signature philanthropic gathering. While this was the tenth time hosting this event, it was the first since the pandemic, and our first focused on housing affordability. It was inspiring to see so many people come together…
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The “Missing Middle” in Triangle Housing
Read more: The “Missing Middle” in Triangle HousingHow can a historical view of housing density provide a path to a stronger future in affordable housing? The “Missing Middle” is a trending term among city leaders who are struggling to address housing affordability. This trend points to a housing model that has historically provided affordable options in communities that need them but has…
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Our Housing Affordability Journey
Read more: Our Housing Affordability JourneyWritten by Zach Ward, Senior Program Officer, and Laurel Shulman, Business Operations Manager Safe, stable, affordable housing is the foundation upon which everything else is built. In our latest strategic plan, Triangle Community Foundation heard a desire from our stakeholders to be bold and take a stand on key issues. We identified the Triangle’s housing affordability crisis as urgent and well-suited…
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Donor-Advised Funds Still a Sure Bet in 2026
Read more: Donor-Advised Funds Still a Sure Bet in 2026Written by Deirdre Gordon, Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement It will be a while before we fully understand the recalibration in charitable giving resulting from the new tax laws, but one thing is clear: donor-advised funds (DAFs) continue to offer a powerful vehicle for thoughtful and tax-wise giving in 2026. A Thoughtful Solution A Triangle Community Foundation DAF puts all the tools at your fingertips to be thoughtful about supporting…
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Putting the “We” in Philanthropy
Read more: Putting the “We” in PhilanthropyBy Greyson Norcross, Senior Donor Engagement Officer One of the most unique aspects of a community foundation is in the very name: community. The word community as we know it originates from the 14th century when it meant “a number of people associated together by the fact of residence in the same locality, or the…
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Tapestry
Read more: TapestryBy 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…
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2026 Tax Changes
Read more: 2026 Tax Changes2026 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…
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The Importance of Self Care
Read more: The Importance of Self CareSeptember is National Self-Care Awareness Month. Findings in the Nonprofit Voice Project’s State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know contends that burnout from a lack of support, resources, capacity, or staff is the most prominent concern for nonprofit leaders and staff. Additionally, the study shows that in the years 2023 and 2024, a…
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Grantee Week Day 5 – Housing Affordability
Read more: Grantee Week Day 5 – Housing AffordabilityTo round out Grantee Week we are excited to share the inaugural grantees of our Housing Affordability grant program. During Triangle Community Foundation’s most recent strategic planning process in 2024, we heard from stakeholders a desire to be more bold in addressing challenging issues in our region. We identified housing affordability as a key issue…
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Grantee Week Day 4 – Land Transaction
Read more: Grantee Week Day 4 – Land TransactionOn Day Four of Grantee Week we are pleased to share the three grantees of our Land Transaction grant program. This program provides funding to support transaction costs associated with land and easement donations and is invitation only. Each property successfully funded with these grants is permanently protected through a Conservation Easement or Notice of…