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Foundation For The Carolinas

www.fftc.org

Established as a community foundation, Foundation For The Carolinas is a nonprofit corporation created by and for the people of the Carolinas. We are here to help individuals, families, nonprofits and corporations make a positive impact on their communities. As a public charity, the Foundation offers favorable tax treatment for gifts and a variety of giving methods to help people achieve their charitable goals.

Today, the Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in the Southeast and among the top 10 in the United States.

Mission Statement: Foundation For The Carolinas inspires philanthropy and strengthens our region through innovative community initiatives and quality services to donors and constituents.

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April 2011

Shared Services That Work: Surprise Findings From Charlotte-Mecklenburg Nonprofits
The Community Catalyst Fund of the Foundation For The Carolinas chose a Task Force of local business and nonprofit leaders to lead the research on
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Tides: China Brotsky & Roxanne Hanson | Published Apr 13, 2011, Posted Apr 18, 2011

February 2011

Charlotte Early Learning
A speech by David Lawrence at a meeting on February 7, 2011 organized by groups trying to raise awareness about need for early childhood education
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Dave Lawrence | Published Feb 07, 2011, Posted Feb 07, 2011

January 2011

Project L.I.F.T. Leadership and Investment for Transformation
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is dealing with an alarming student achievement crisis, as are many urban school districts across the country.
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Charlotte Mecklenburg School Investment Study Group | Published Jan 31, 2011, Posted Jan 31, 2011

December 2010

September 2010

Report of the Workplace Giving Task Force
A group of leaders convened by Foundation For The Carolinas (“FFTC”) in Spring 2009 requested that FFTC take the further step of inviting a task fo
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Bart Landess & Janet Gessner Alford | Published May 17, 2010, Posted Sep 10, 2010

May 2010

What's a Thoughtbox?
A presentation that explains the concept of Thoughtbox Charlotte, how to load information and the importance of archiving key community data and re
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Susan Patterson, Brian Collier and Patricia Zoder | Published May 21, 2010, Posted May 21, 2010
Charlotte Business Journal 2010 Morning Program
A detailed powerpoint presentation of the state of the nonprofit landscape in Charlotte Mecklenburg with information about Foundation For The Carol
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Laura Meyer and Vance Yoshida | Published May 21, 2010, Posted May 21, 2010

February 2010

Remarks to UNC Charlotte Center for Professional and Applied Ethics
Remarks for ethics seminar sponsored by the UNCC Center for Professional and Applied Ethics. Event was a 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Michael Marsicano | Published Feb 27, 2010, Posted Feb 27, 2010
Remarks to Queens Estate Planners Day
Remarks to Estate Planning Professionals covering topics of philanthropy and civic leadership.
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Michael Marsicano | Published May 12, 2009, Posted Feb 27, 2010
Remarks for the Greer & Walker 25th Anniversary Celebration
Remarks for the celebration of Greer & Walker 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Michael Marsicano | Published Oct 21, 2009, Posted Feb 27, 2010
Remarks to Covenant Presbyterian Church
Remarks to Covenant Presbyterian Church by Michael Marsicano.
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Michael Marsicano | Published Feb 21, 2010, Posted Feb 27, 2010
2008 Crossroads Charlotte Social Capital Benchmark Community Survey Presentation
An in-depth presentation by Jeff Michael at UNC Charlotte Urban Institute outlining the Crossroads Charlotte Social Capital Benchmark Community Sur
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas, Crossroads Charlotte | Author: Jeff Michael--UNC Charlotte Urban Institute | Published Jun 24, 2009, Posted Feb 23, 2010
Crossroads Charlotte 2008 Social Capital Benchmark Community Survey--Overview & Complete Survey
Over seven years ago, a number of community foundations across the country undertook the largest scientific investigation of civic engagement in Am
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas, Crossroads Charlotte | Author: UNC Urban Institute | Published May 01, 2009, Posted Feb 23, 2010
FFTC's Center for Civic Leadership Information Exchange Part 3
Challenges and opportunities in public education, reconciling faith and science, and building computers out of genetically modified bacteria
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Michael Marsicano | Published Nov 10, 2009, Posted Feb 23, 2010
Ben Gurion Society Luncheon Presentation
The Ben Gurion Society is Federation’s new campaign initiative for donors 25-45 contributing a minimum of $1,000 per household.
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Michael Marsicano | Published Jun 11, 2009, Posted Feb 16, 2010
FFTC's Center for Civic Leadership Information Exchange--Overview & Economics
Challenges and opportunities in public education, reconciling faith and science, and building computers out of genetically modified bacteria
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Michael Marsicano, David Julian and John Silvia | Published Nov 10, 2009, Posted Feb 16, 2010
Center for Civic Leadership-2009 Initiative Identification-Initial Environmental Scan
The Foundation for the Carolinas (FFTC or the Foundation) established the Center for Civic Leadership (CCL or the Center) in 2008 to 
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: Anne F. Vail | Published Nov 01, 2008, Posted Feb 14, 2010
Economic Impact of Single-Family Real Estate Development in Mecklenburg County, NC
A report outlining the economic impact of single family real estate development throughout Mecklenburg County.
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Author: JUD & Associates | Published May 01, 2006, Posted Feb 13, 2010
Innovation, Collaborations and Consolidations: Getting the Conversation Started
A breakout session for the Charlotte Business Journals Nonprofit Symposium led by Foundation For The Carolinas and The Bridgespan Group.
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Published Nov 10, 2009, Posted Feb 13, 2010
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Philanthropic State of the Region
Presentation for the Charlotte Business Journal Non-Profit Event updating community on the state of philanthropic giving in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
Posted by Foundation For The Carolinas | Published Nov 10, 2009, Posted Feb 13, 2010

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