Supporting Our Nonprofit Community

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


Strategic Convenings

  • Nonprofit Business Agility Series (with United Way of Greater Charlotte, The Lee Institute and SHARE Charlotte): A new three-part series launching on May 27 is designed to help nonprofits respond to today’s challenges and build long-term resilience. Register online: June 24 session, July 22 session
  • Future of Philanthropy Summit (with SHARE Charlotte): Held at the Carolina Theatre, this half-day event in early May sparked important conversations about collaborative funding and the next decade of impact.
  • Nonprofit Policy Conversation (with NC Center for Nonprofits): Held in mid-May, this event brought together nonprofit leaders and elected officials for a focused discussion on public policy trends shaping our sector.

Visit fftc.org/UpcomingEvents for current event listings. 


Data and Research

Partnering with United Way of Greater Charlotte and UNC Charlotte to gather insights through a regional survey focused on the evolving needs of nonprofits. 


Collaborative Philanthropy

  • We are collaborating with United Way of Greater Charlotte and UNC Charlotte on a communitywide survey to better understand the evolving needs of nonprofits.
  • We are participating in United Way of Greater Charlotte’s funder collaborative, aligning local funders to coordinate and maximize support for nonprofits.
  • The Foundation is partnering with the business community to bring additional private resources and insights to the table.
     


Evaluating Our Own Role

FFTC is actively reviewing our discretionary grantmaking funds. While these funds are limited relative to our asset size, it’s imperative we to ensure these dollars are used strategically to support nonprofit sustainability and innovation. 


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.