Announcing $1 Million Impact Investment in Metropolitan Village Development
The Foundation is excited to announce a $1,000,000 equity investment in Metropolitan Village, a multi-phase workforce housing project in the East End neighborhood of Winston-Salem, east of Highway 52 near downtown. This project will catalyze reinvestment in the neighborhood, provide much-needed affordable housing, and provide health and wellness care in the area. A diverse group of community partners made this project a reality.
 
This type of impact investment allocates a portion of the Foundation’s endowments to make strategic financial investments in businesses and organizations working for social change in Forsyth County.

Unlike traditional grantmaking, these local impact investments generate not only a social return, but also a financial return that can be reinvested in the community. This investment also complements and augments our work to build an inclusive economy in Winston-Salem.
Join us for Upcoming Events
Community Conversation around the Black Philanthropy Initiative's New Report
Tuesday, April 9 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Join BPI to learn how the transformative community-engaged research process used to create the report dynamically promotes their vision to advance bold, Black-led community change! Learn how you can use the report as a starting point for taking action.
Professional Advisor Breakfast
Tuesday, May 7 | 7:45 - 8:45 AM

If you are an accountant, trust attorney, financial advisor, or financial planner who supports clients in their charitable giving plans, please join us for this annual event. You’ll hear Foundation updates and stories of impact while enjoying coffee and an early breakfast together – a great way to start the day! Event invitations will be mailed soon.
Tools to Strengthen Your Giving

Donor-advised funds can help streamline your charitable giving and help you be more strategic. Set up is quick and easy! Contact Jonathan Halsey, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, at 336-714-3451 or jhalsey@wsfoundation.org to learn more. 
One-Stop Scholarship Deadlines

Our One-Stop Scholarship Application is open for students seeking scholarships for higher education. The first deadline for merit-based scholarships has been extended to April 30. The deadline to apply for financial need-based scholarships is July 1.
Staff News
We welcomed new staff members this month, Luke Hoffman, Kasie Merical and Anna Willis. Luke has joined the Foundation as Executive Coordinator. In this role he will optimize the effectiveness of the president, the Winston-Salem Foundation Committee and the Leadership Team by providing strategic administrative and project management support. Kasie joins the Foundation as Director of Stewardship where she will oversee relationship management of current fundholders and donors. Anna, our new Strategy and Culture Associate, will provide administrative support for grantmaking, programs and events, and planning for the Strategic Initiatives. Read more about Luke, Kasie, and Anna.
Current Funding Opportunities
Please share these opportunities with nonprofits you know who may be seeking grant support.
NONPROFITS & COMMUNITY GROUPS
  • Small Grants for organizations with annual incomes of $150,000 or less (opens 4/5, apply by 5/6)
  • Black Philanthropy Initiative Equity in Education Grants for organizations working to ensure that every student has the resources and support they need to thrive (apply by 4/15)

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THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION
751 West Fourth Street, Suite 200, Winston-Salem NC 27101