Supporting Our Nonprofit Community

Our commitment to nonprofits

At Foundation For The Carolinas, we know that nonprofit organizations are vital to a healthy, thriving community. And in times of economic change and shifting federal priorities, they often carry the greatest burdens. That’s why we are committed — now and always — to standing with nonprofits through collaboration, partnership and action.
 

Ongoing, Recent and Future Work to Support Nonprofits Through our Robinson Center for Civic Leadership

What is Charlotte doing to support our nonprofit ecosystem? Under the leadership of FFTC, SHARE Charlotte, The Lee Institute and the United Way, the Agility Together initiative is designed to help nonprofits respond to today’s challenges and build long-term resilience. We encourage you to take advantage of and share the resources below.

workshops and sessions: nonprofit business agility series

• Nonprofit Business Agility Series (with United Way of Greater Charlotte, The Lee Institute and SHARE Charlotte): Launched in May 2025, the series is designed to help nonprofits respond to today’s challenges and build long-term resilience.
   
  • Session 1: Reality
    Local nonprofit and philanthropic leaders shared information, perspectives and knowledge about current conditions and possible changes ahead. They shared thoughts on possibilities for solutions, support and resources to help our community adapt, respond and meet evolving needs and challenges.
    Watch the recording here
  • Session 2: Resilience
    Making Collaboration Real: What Do We Need? - Led by Laura Yates Clark and Kathryn Firmin Sellers
    Building A Together Mindset: Holding Boards Accountable - Led by Anne Marie Forbes and Melissa Hovey
    Watch the recording here | Download the presentation
  • Session 3: Response
    Scenario Planning - How to plan for funding shortfalls and hear from leaders who have navigated these changes.
    The Big Beautiful Bill - What's included and what does this mean for nonprofits.
    Watch part 1 | Watch part 2 | Download the presentation
  • Session 4: Scenario Planning
    Based on feedback from the previous session, this session built on the Scenario Planning topic using The 30-Minute Virtual Consultancy by CLEE, a structured approach that allows a participant to present a real-world challenge and receive focused, peer-provided feedback.
    Watch the recording here | Download the presentation
  • Session 5: Marketing Workshop
    In this interactive workshop, participants learned how to intentionally communicate with their key stakeholders and inspire action.
    Watch the recording here | Download the presentation, presented by Krista Faye Terrell, Krista Faye Public Relations, Inc.
  • Session 6: Revenue Models & Innovation
    In this session, participants explored alternate revenue streams and heard from a panel of leaders who have navigated these changes.
    - Panel Moderator - Peter Blair, CEO of The Lee Institute
    - Trina Fullard, CEO, Charlotte Rescue Mission
    - Bruce Clark, Executive Director, Center for Digital Equity
    - Saichelle McNeill, Founder of WashRoom Laundry Service
    Watch the recording here
• Upcoming Sessions and Workshops: January 21 at 9 a.m. - Agility Together: Mergers & Strategic Partnerships Framework

civic impact Corps

Civic Impact Corps harnesses Charlotte’s leadership talent to strengthen nonprofits when they need it most. By matching experienced executives and community leaders with organizations facing urgent, short-term or long-term challenges, nonprofits can become stable today and build resilience for tomorrow. For more information, download the pilot program presentation.

Nonprofit Community Surveys

• Nonprofit Leader Survey - SHARE Charlotte and CELC
   

Additional Resources

• Federal Changes Impacts - Kate B. Reynolds Trust
  • Access to Care
  • Food Assistance
  • Immigrant Health

Our Partners and Collaborators

SHARE Charlotte
United Way of Greater Charlotte
Lee Institute
Charlotte Executive Leadership Council
 

Employee Involvement

At FFTC, service is part of our culture. Our team is actively engaging with nonprofits across the region through hands-on volunteer opportunities that support missions and deepen community connections.

If your organization is seeking volunteer support, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at nonprofits@fftc.org.

These efforts are just the beginning. We remain committed to connecting resources with needs — and to helping ensure our nonprofit community continues to grow stronger, more resilient and better equipped to lead.