Linking Resources to Nonprofits in Forsyth County |
MORE THAN $1.5 MILLION GRANTED TO-DATE IN 2021 THANKS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
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Local nonprofits serve as lifelines to the community members most impacted by health, economic, educational, and many other difficult circumstances, and this continues as we emerge from the pandemic. Our grantmaking funds are strengthening nonprofits' adaptation and technical skills, plus they're supporting our work to build racial equity by advancing equity in education and building an inclusive economy.
Community members who have unrestricted and field-of-interest funds and donors who contribute to our flexible grantmaking funds make it possible for us to link resources to critical work in Winston-Salem. With this financial support, we were able to award $1,018,450 in Community Grants and $404,820 in Focus Area Grants in the first six months of 2021.
We can all play a part in addressing the most pressing challenges in our community. Together we hope to build a future where everyone thrives.
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Welcoming our New President in September |
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In June we announced the appointment of LaTida Smith as the fifth president of the Foundation. She will officially join our staff on September 1!
LaTida was selected by The Winston-Salem Foundation Committee following a nationwide search that began in late 2020—her strong background in philanthropy, equity practices, and building relationships will be the perfect fit for the important work we’re partnering on in Forsyth County. We look forward to introducing LaTida to the community in the fall. Stay tuned! Learn more
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Katie Sonnen-Lee (l) joined our staff in June, filling the new position of Strategic Initiatives Manager and supporting the Black Philanthropy Initiative, the Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem, and Youth Grantmakers in Action. Katie’s extensive nonprofit work experience includes serving on the program team at Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation. Welcome, Katie!
Marty Pittman (m) has been named our new Donor Services Officer, effective on July 1. Marty joined the Foundation’s staff as Grants Processor in 2019, and he brings the deep nonprofit and grantmaking knowledge he gained in that position to his new role as the primary contact for our donor advisors. Congratulations Marty!
Daisy Rodriguez (r) will retire at the end of August after serving three years as Director of Student Aid. She has worked closely with students, parents, and guidance counselors to ensure that the scholarship program grants over $1 million to local students each year. We wish Daisy all the best as she looks forward to retirement, and we’re thrilled that she’ll still be serving as a volunteer scholarship reviewer going forward!
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BPI Requests Impact Grants Applications through 8/5 |
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Capacity-Building Grant Applications are Open on New Portal |
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The Foundation's Black Philanthropy Initiative is now accepting video applications for its Impact Grants Program.
Impact Grants are investments in local programs, projects, and initiatives that support issues impacting Black communities in Forsyth County, with priority given to Black-led organizations.
BPI is requesting video applications (instead of written applications) because smaller organizations are often overburdened with strenuous grant applications and left out of traditional grantmaking opportunities.
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Nonprofits: are you interested in applying for a Capacity-Building grant? The next deadline is coming up on 9/1, and our new application portal is now open.
You will need to register for a new account which may take a few business days to process, so please register and begin an application no later than 8/18.
Be sure to read our FAQs to learn more about this funding opportunity.
If you have questions you can email April Durr or call her at (336) 607-5112 at least one week before the application deadline. (Note: the earlier, the better that you contact us, given increased call volume near the deadline.)
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Join the Foundation Team! |
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We're looking for a Grants Processor & Administrative Assistant to join our staff. Please review the job description and apply online with a cover letter and resume by 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 29. Please share with your connections!
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Join the Women's Fund for a Virtual Advocacy Event |
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Do you want to get more involved and advocate for local issues like equitable education, childcare access, affordable housing, and living wages? You're not alone! The Women's Fund is hosting a virtual Social Change Exchange on Tuesday, July 27 from noon to 1:15 PM. Register online to be part of the conversation—you'll learn about advocacy opportunities and walk away with a personalized plan to take action on issues that matter to you.
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Interactive Exhibit Coming this Fall |
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FOX8 story features BPI Grantee HUSTLE |
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We're working with other community partners this fall to bring to Winston-Salem Undesign the Redline, an exhibit on our deep local and national history of redlining.
The interactive curriculum will explore the history of racism and inequality, reflecting how these concepts were compounded by and reflected in 1938 redlining maps. We'll also focus in on Winston-Salem's own redlining history: you'll learn more about how and why our own city's physical layout evolved in the way it did.
Stay tuned for more details! In the meantime, explore more by visiting Undesign the Redline's national website.
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BPI offers Impact Grants to smaller Black-led organizations and grassroots groups, recognizing that many do impactful work but may be newer and/or have smaller budgets than their counterparts.
One of these grantees is Hustle Winston-Salem, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting inclusive entrepreneurship in Winston-Salem.
Hustle received a $1,000 grant in February for their coffee with coaches program to provide coaching to local Black entrepreneurs while also supporting Black-owned coffee shops. A win-win investment in our opinion!
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– Each year our Youth Grantmakers in Action provide grants to youth-led groups like the Ebony Club at Mount Tabor High School that are doing projects to benefit youth here in Forsyth County. WS/FCS feature story
– We were recently awarded a 2021 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for demonstrating strong financial health and a commitment to accountability and transparency, a designation we’ve held for 13 straight years.
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THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION
751 West Fourth Street, Suite 200, Winston-Salem NC 27101
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