CELEBRATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES |
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The United Way of Greater Greensboro, City of Greensboro, and the foundation created an emergency response plan after the tornado relief effort. With this framework, we were able to work together to help alleviate some of the impact of the pandemic.
Thanks to your generosity, the Greensboro Virus Relief Taskforce has granted a total of $2,512,188 to over 100 local nonprofits helping thousands of individuals and families. [The e-newsletter sent yesterday mistakenly listed the total as over $2 billion. Our apologies for the typographical error.]
Our partnerships did not stop there. The foundation granted $100,500 to Guilford Education Alliance for their Laptop Project to help decrease the digital divide with Guilford County Schools' students thrusted into online learning. The CFGG Staff Giving Circle made a grant to Downtown Greensboro, Inc. to feed frontline workers. From housing to revolving loans to masks/PPE to Zoom licenses, the foundation helped you increase giving and maximize opportunities.
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Women to Women Donate $150,000 to Virus Relief in 2020
This year, Women to Women hosted its first “Non-Event” instead of its traditional fall luncheon that allowed guests to stay home and make a direct contribution to provide for the basic needs of struggling women and their families in Guilford County. Throughout the month of October, donations exceeded $37,000, which Women to Women matched, resulting in a second $75,000 donation to the Virus Relief Fund. When added to the first $75,000 donation made earlier in the year, the Women to Women Endowment has donated $150,000 to help women and their families who have been impacted by coronavirus and the economic consequences of this outbreak.
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Youth Philanthropy Program Accepting Grant Applications |
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Teen Grantmaking Council is a grantmaking program for youth-led projects. Grants will be considered for a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $3,000. This year the council will give preference to applications focusing on mental health, discrimination, and food insecurity. Grant applications are due February 4, 2021.
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Science + Art = PAE in 2021 |
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The Public Art Endowment of Greensboro and the Greensboro Science Center are excited to announce a collaboration with sculptor, David Hess, to bring an inspirational and iconic new public art piece to our community.
Meet the artist and learn about his vision for the piece that will be installed in 2021 in the video created by the Greensboro Science Center.
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A Mural to Celebrate Dance |
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The Public Art Endowment gave Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. a $500 grant to create a mural at LeBauer Park to participate in “2020 National Dance Day GSO." A local visual artist, Darlene McClinton, teamed with a local choreographer to produce a mural in the pavilion of LeBauer Park near “Where We Met’. This mural prompted movement experiences by visitors through strategic design elements that inspire a dance response. |
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Career Opportunity: Development Systems Associate |
The Development Systems Associate is a data-minded problem solver and the point person for all aspects of the Foundation’s database (currently, Raiser’s Edge) and related applications. Responsibilities include the creation and execution of visual data reporting, updating and maintaining the Foundation’s data set, and the overall security and integrity of donor information. Responsibilities require expertise in database software and MS Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word), excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. |
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Career Opportunity: Marketing and Communications Officer |
The Marketing and Communications Officer (MCO) will provide support, management, and coordination for the Foundation’s marketing, communications, public relations, and key events. The MCO will have direct responsibility for the management of the website and social media channels and will create, build, and strengthen communication channels to increase community awareness and understanding of the Foundation, its impact, and its strategic priorities. As a member of the marketing team, the MCO will be responsible for the strategic relevance and execution of Foundation collateral materials, keeping media channels fresh and relevant, assisting with production of printed newsletters and reports, and other related activities.
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YEAR-END ADVICE FROM DONOR SERVICES |
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Plan on gifting stock this holiday season? Be sure to notify Christine Evans of your incoming gift so she is able to make sure it is credited to your fund or one of CFGG’s initiatives promptly! Transfers should be initiated by December 21 to ensure your gift is credited in 2020 for tax-deductions.
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If you plan on including the Community Foundation or one of our initiatives or organizational endowments in your estate plans, please let us know! We want to honor you by including you on our Dear Greensboro list, and more importantly, we want to make sure you’re thanked today and your gift is properly honored tomorrow.
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#ICYMI - IN CASE YOU MISSED IT |
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BIG Equity Fund Featured on Fox 8 |
The BIG Equity Fund has secured over $700,000 in commitments. During Black Philanthropy Month in August, the fund launched a community-wide campaign to raise $3 million for the endowment. Click the image to view the Fox8 segment. |
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2020 has not been the year we expected it to be and in this video, we hear from donors who have found meaning in their giving and support of the Foundation.
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BSN Neighborhood Nuggets: Self-care “Mind, Body and Soul”
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On October 27th, Dr. Antonia Monk Richburg talked about how we need to take care of ourselves.
Dr. Antonia Monk Richburg, Vice President and Senior Program Officer for Cone Health Foundation has nearly 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, including project management, grant management, community building, and strategic communications.
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BSN Neighborhood Nuggets: Playing with Parks and Recreation
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Did you know that the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department offers more than playgrounds and shelter rentals? On November 10th, Nasha McCray with the City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation helped residents learn about the resources available and the new programs provided during the pandemic and beyond.
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BSN Neighborhood Nuggets: Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers
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On November 17th, BSN Liaison Sadie Blue and Cecelia Thompson, Executive Director of Action Greensboro and food blogger made some "Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers"!
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BSN Neighborhood Nuggets: Health and Wellness in Your Neighborhoods |
On December 1st, Jamilla Pinder representatives from three Greensboro neighborhoods shared what they have done to make sure residents are safe, healthy, and involved in this Building Stronger Neighborhoods Neighborhoods Nuggets chat. |
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