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Storytelling is such an important part of our community, and we work hard to amplify voices that represent those who care deeply about the Triangle and those who work hard to make it a better place for everyone.

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Stories: Board of Directors

Rick Guirlinger | Ambassador and Investor

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Past Triangle Community Foundation Board Chair and current Board member as chair of the Foundation Leadership Council, fundholder Rick Guirlinger with his wife Annette has been part of the Foundation’s family for almost half of its existence, and we couldn’t…
Stories: Staff

Rutina “Tina” Bailey | Becoming a Fierce Advocate

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If you know Rutina “Tina” Bailey, you know she is a fierce advocate for nonprofits and is passionate about finding ways to help them thrive. If you had asked Tina at the beginning of her career what she expected in…
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

El Vínculo Hispano | A Safe Space for the Community

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“Our community wants what everyone wants - a roof over their heads, to own a home, peace and safety in their communities, not to be discriminated against, access to opportunities, a good education, a good paying job, a driver’s license, …
Stories: Community Stories

Jim Stewart | Living Life in the Arena

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“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…
Stories: Impact Area

Legacy Donors | A Lasting Impact on Community

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“The generosity and forward thinking of many of our founding donors were the bedrock for the work and community investment we provide today and will continue to in the future. That these donors trusted the Foundation with their legacy is …
Stories: Nonprofit Stories

BUMP: The Triangle | The Power of Passion for the Arts

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BUMP’s origins began in Boston as the Boston Urban Music Project founded by Georgiary Bledsoe. Dr. Bledsoe relocated the organization to NC in 2012 where it has evolved into BUMP: The Triangle and Joy Harrell Goff serves as a "re-founder,"…
Blog: Triangle Community Foundation

August is Make a Will Month

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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…
Stories: Community Stories

Marsha’s Testimony: Legacy Building and Community Changing | Giving Circles

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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,…
Stories: Donor Stories

Katherine Seligmann & Rebecca Balter | Partners in Philanthropy

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Mother-daughter duo Katherine Seligmann and Rebecca Balter concede that family philanthropy can be challenging due to the many different personalities and family dynamics involved, but can be successful with three things: 1) You share a core set of values, 2)…
Stories: Staff

Natalia Siegel | Becoming Your Own Type of Philanthropist

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Growing up on Long Island, Natalia Siegel, Director of Donor Engagement at the Foundation, has always had a spark for community. A second-generation Colombian American, Natalia grew up with both of her parents working in the medical field, a profession…