Join us for an important discussion about the impact of COVID-19, the resulting academic disruption and economic insecurity, and racially traumatic events on the mental health of youth and adolescents in our community.

This compelling conversation will feature local experts who will provide insights and lessons from the pandemic, and will share ways for parents, providers, educators, philanthropists and community members to support our youth now and in the future.

Join us for an exclusive event on May 21 at noon with Sharna Goldseker, Founder of 21/64 and author of Generation Impact: How Next Gen Donors Are Revolutionizing Giving.

Join the African American Community Foundation for step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal.

This webinar is open to 501(c)3 organizations in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. The African American Community Foundation is an affiliate of Foundation For The Carolinas.

Please join us for our 1st quarter 2021 investment webinar, presented by Foundation For The Carolinas' investment consultant, Mercer Investments LLC. Travis Pruit and Tim Westrich will present a review of recent market activity and performance review for FFTC standard investment pools, as well as their outlook for the remainder of this year.

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E4E Relief, FFTC's Center for Corporate Philanthropy and Charlotte Community Affairs Professionals presented initial findings from the RW Institute’s 2020 Technology Review.

Join the Foundation For The Carolinas Investment Team and Mercer, our investment consultant, for a 30-minute webinar to learn more about spendable and how FFTC determines the annual spendable rate. After the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.

The event is open to all FFTC fundholders, but those with endowed or quasi-endowed funds may find it most useful.

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On Dec 10, AFP Charlotte and Foundation For The Carolinas discussed how donor advised funds work – and how nonprofits can incorporate this popular giving vehicle for donors into their fundraising plans. View the presentation.

Both private foundations and donor advised funds are often considered by donors seeking to create greater structure for their charitable giving. Each vehicle enables donors to give strategically over time, while involving family members and creating a lasting legacy.

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AB Bernstein was pleased to partner with Foundation For The Carolinas and Judy Carpenter's Juneberry Ridge (previously Lucky Clays Farm) to host a discussion on sustainability, investing in the community, and progress on preparing for 2021 and beyond. 

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Employee Relief programs are a meaningful part of any corporations social responsibility platform. Historic wildfires and hurricanes, on top of the COVID-19 pandemic, further highlights just how critical charitable grants are for employees in crisis. They also create opportunity for employee engagement, social impact and the potential for increased corporate loyalty.

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On September 15, Bryan Beasley from Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC, led a presentation on helping nonprofits obtain the best terms for renewals and navigating the unique challenges COVID presents now and into the future. 

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The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as protests for racial equality stemming from the death of George Floyd and other recent violence against Black people, have had a dramatic impact on corporate social responsibility efforts. Consumers and employees have a greater expectation for action – and greater scrutiny of those actions. Watch the presentation.

On June 17, FFTC and Women's Impact Fund presented practical information regarding options for managing philanthropic giving, primarily donor-advised funds and planned giving. Watch the presentation.

On June 16, FFTC’s Center for Nonprofit Sustainability gave a comprehensive review of recently released guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application. This webinar is presented by FFTC’s tax and audit partner, Cherry Bekaert. Watch the presentation.

On May 12, Michael Marsicano, FFTC President and CEO, and Brian Collier, Executive Vice President, shared how you can respond effectively to the current crisis while making strategic decisions about other giving priorities. Holly Welch Stubbing, FFTC EVP and CEO of our subsidiary, E4E Relief, also provided an update on national employee relief fund efforts, including the Brave of Heart Fund.

On May 5, Jeanne Allen of Jeanne Allen Consulting presented tips for facilitating, organizing and structuring an effective and engaging board meeting. She also discussed technology for online meetings, and how you can keep your board engaged through a crisis. Watch the presentation.

Michael Marsicano was featured on the podcast, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, to discuss community leadership during uncertain times. He shared what FFTC learned from past community crises and how this has guided our response to the coronavirus pandemic. Listen now.