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Stories: Community Stories

Durham and Raleigh Make it Official: August is Proclaimed Black Philanthropy Month

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The Foundation reached out to Durham & Raleigh City Governments in July 2015 to request that the cities officially proclaim August to be 'Black Philanthropy Month,' and both Mayor Bill Bell and Mayor Nancy McFarlane responded in favor. Black Philanthropy…
Stories: Community Stories

What’s Next for Collaboration?

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In an opening session at the What Matters Community Luncheon, over 75 nonprofit leaders gathered to have a candid conversation about collaboration. We talked with Meredith Emmett of Third Space Studio to talk about some of the take-aways shared, and…
Stories: News & Community

Giving Circles: Making a Collective Difference

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An Interview with Adam Compton Why Giving Circles (as a philanthropic vehicle)? Giving circles are a vehicle that can allow young professionals to come together to make a large scale push that makes an impact, and have a seat at…
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

Arts nonprofits aim to increase access

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Art of Cool Project, a Durham nonprofit formed in 2011 to provide jazz and build an audience for it, wants a physical home and a way to expand its audience, build its donor base and find corporate sponsors. American Dance…
Stories: Environmental Conservation

Environmental grants to make long-term impact

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The goal:  that people in Durham can someday jump into sections of Ellerbe Creek without worrying about what’s inside, and that they can experience nature in a safe way in their backyard.   “The impact on the community is long-term,”…
Stories: Environmental Conservation

Environmental Groups Take a Closer Look at the Diverse Populations they Serve

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This summer, donors gathered at the Triangle Donors Forum centered around Environmental Advocacy. The event, held at the NC Botanical Garden, led to a discussion with Conservation and Diversity Coordinator at the Conservation Trust for NC, Melanie Allen, about a…
Stories: Donor Stories

Family Philanthropy: It’s All About the Values

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An Interview with Chuck Recorr Why do you give back? There is a real gap in America today. I live in a society where important things aren’t being addressed, and because of that, the fabric of the community is disintegrating.…
Stories: Community Stories

Collaboration, flexibility, focus seen key to change

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Sustaining the Triangle’s growth and making it a better place to live, work and play will depend on how well individuals and organizations can adapt to sweeping, rapid change and work together to fix the region’s most pressing social problems.…
Stories: Community Stories

Competition spurs collaborative ideas to fix local problems

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At stake was one $25,000 grant from Triangle Community Foundation. Competing for the funds were five groups of partners, selected from more than 50 partnerships that had submitted proposals in response to a request for ideas for innovative, collaborative solutions…
Stories: Donor Stories

Perry Colwell, Philanthropist

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This text is from an interview with Perry Colwell, Board Member and Philanthropist Why is giving back (philanthropy) so important to you? Do you have a story, or one specific instance in your life that started you on the path …

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