Future Fund Applications are OPEN! | |
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If you know a nonprofit organization making a positive impact in Guilford County -- encourage them to apply!
This comprehensive program helps nonprofits improve business skills, connect them with the community, elevate their speaking skills, and have an opportunity to receive money.
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Relativity Sculpture Update | |
The Greensboro Science Center has completed the landscaping and lighting for the David Hess sculpture - it looks amazing! | |
PAE Announces the 3 Artist Finalists | |
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The 3 Artist Finalists for the Public Art Endowment sculpture at the Moses Cone Memorial Hospital have been selected. The artists will come to Greensboro on July 26 to present their work and discuss their approach to site-specific public art projects.
Read about each artist below and visit their websites to see previous projects.
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Cliff Garten
“Overall, my objectives are to integrate sculpture into our everyday experience. My goal is to create a welcoming feeling and identity for people who work in and visit the hospital facilities.
The engagement of the social, historic, architectural, and environmental characteristics of the site are very important to the work I make.
I believe the right artwork in the selected site has the opportunity to further connect the hospital to the community it serves while also instilling a sense of reflection and wonder in hospital staff and visitors alike.”
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Laura Haddad and Tom Druggan
“We envision a large sculpture that is tall enough to act as a beacon when viewed from E Northwood Street, a greeter to those entering and exiting the facility, and a companion to people in the upper floors of the surrounding buildings.
The open site and southern exposure will allow us to use materials that are activated by sunlight and possibly wind, eliciting iridescence, luminosity and motion that changes throughout the day.
At night, color-changing illumination can transform the piece, bringing a sense of drama. The form of the sculpture will emerge through research and community engagement. Every site is different, necessitating a unique engagement approach. For Moses Cone, an approach around notions of “caring” may make sense.”
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Donald Lipski
“I would be thrilled to create something iconic and inspiring for the south entrance to the Moses Cones Hospital. Artwork within healthcare environments has scientifically proven healing power! I strive to create artworks that are dynamic, thoughtful, engaging, and delightful.
Sculptures that surprise people and encourage discussion, that create wonder and joy, have the best
chance of withstanding the test of time, of indeed becoming landmarks and touchstones. It would be wonderful to continue with something thought-provoking and hope-filled for the Moses Cones Hospital that speaks to the unique history of the Greensboro community.”
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We are now accepting applications for the Teen Grantmaking Council for the upcoming school year 2022-2023. Members of the Teen Grantmaking Council will be able to learn about philanthropy, create their own grantmaking parameters, and then actually make grants to teen groups that are improving Guilford County.
We believe that this valuable experience will create a new generation of philanthropists that will go out in the world in a myriad of directions valuing giving back to their communities. We will continue to accept applications through Summer 2022 on a rolling basis until spaces are filled.
Applications are due on July 22nd, 2022 at 5pm.
For questions, Contact Marcus Thomas at mthomas@cfgg.org or (336) 790-6611.
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Congrats to Marcus Thomas, Program Officer for Community Impact, for being honored as one of Black Business Ink's Top 40 under 40 most influential African Americans in the Triad!
This award honors those who are seen as extraordinary disruptors and innovators within their community.
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Congrats to Marci Peace, VP of Finance & Administration, for being recognized for the Triad Business Journal's 2022 C-Suite Award!
This award honors outstanding C-Level Executives for their contributions to the Triangle community.
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Congrats to Athan Lindsay, VP of Grants & Community Impact, for being recognized for the Triad Business Journal's 2022 Leaders in Diversity Award!
This award celebrates those who have worked to establish & advance diversity and inclusion efforts in their workplace and communities.
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Congrats to Jodee Ruppel, Future Fund Consultant, for receiving the News & Record's Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award!
This award celebrates those who inspire others through their hard-work and dedication to their communities through entrepreneurship efforts.
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Cathy Knowles joined the CFGG staff as VP, Development and Donor Engagement.
Cathy returned to Greensboro after 20+ years of living in New York and Los Angeles. She achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Communication from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1998.
Cathy’s love of bringing people together through philanthropy and community engagement shines through every facet of her work as a development professional. She is very proud of her experience in top development departments in New York and Los Angeles for organizations including the American Cancer Society and The Salvation Army. Additionally, she found great fulfillment as a volunteer tutor for the International Rescue Committee, as a founding board member of South Bronx United, and as a volunteer for The Salvation Army’s Territorial Anti-Trafficking Initiatives in the Social Justice Department.
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Please contact Cathy to discuss your philanthropic interests and learn how you can leave a lasting legacy. | | |
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Mary Herbenick joined the CFGG staff as Director of Guilford Nonprofit Consortium.
Mary brings a 25-year career as a strategy consultant, nonprofit executive, writer, facilitator, and community change agent to this important leadership role.
An Ohio native, Mary lived and worked in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Denver before making her home in Guilford County. She has led grassroots efforts and established organizations, galvanizing people across multiple sectors to work together to achieve common goals. Most recently, Mary served on the executive leadership team at the Kellin Foundation where she was responsible for development and community resilience-building efforts. Previously, she served in a variety of roles at Ready for School, Ready for Life, including as Executive Director.
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Megan Quiñones is originally from Tacoma, Washington and relocated to Winston-Salem from Greater Boston in May of 2022. She graduated from St. Martin’s University in 2020 with a B.A. in Political Science and a second B.A. Sociology/Cultural Anthropology. Before working in nonprofits, Megan spent her summers working at a low-income summer camp for youth in Lakewood, Washington.
After graduating college, she relocated from Washington to Boston, Massachusetts where they completed a year of service as a FoodCorps AmeriCorps service member with the Mayor’s Office of Food Access (now Office of Food Justice) in Boston, Massachusetts.
After completing her year of service, Megan went on to become the Volunteer Services Coordinator, and then Volunteer Services Manager, at St. Francis House, the largest day shelter for adults experiencing homelessness and poverty in Massachusetts. Megan’s previous work experience was focused on food and housing security, as well as equity-focused work.
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Steve Hayes has been working with CFGG for almost 9 wonderful years as the Director of Guilford Nonprofit Consortium. He has been an integral part of our organization, both professionally and personally. His contributions are greatly valued and will always be remembered.
On behalf of everyone at CFGG, we want o say "thank you". Steve's hard-work and dedication have greatly benefited our organization and the Greensboro community. We wish Steve the best of luck during this next part of his journey!
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Read our latest blog about equitable philanthropy! CFGG's VP, Operations and Equity, Michael Humphrey, provides insight on the meaning of equitable philanthropy and how CFGG implements it within our organization. | | | | | |
