Upcoming Events
Events and Webinars
Expand your knowledge and exchange ideas with Foundation For The Carolinas. We regularly convene donors, clients and partners for virtual events and webinars on topics ranging from regional initiatives to investment trends to nonprofit management.
Event opportunities are tailored for our Centers for Giving fundholders, Robinson Center for Civic Leadership members and professional advisors. Public events are noted below. Come learn with us!
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Telling Your Story, Preserving Your Legacy
Foundation For The Carolinas
Zoom meeting
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
While a well-prepared and executed charitable giving plan is essential to your legacy, there's another key and often overlooked component: the story behind it.
Join us for a conversation with local writer Ken Garfield about telling your own story now and for all time.
Setting Spendable Policy at FFTC
Zoom Meeting
Foundation For The Carolinas
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
Join the Foundation For The Carolinas Investment Team and Mercer, our investment consultant, for a 30-minute webinar to learn more about spendable and how FFTC determines the annual spendable rate. After the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
The event is open to all FFTC fundholders, but those with endowed or quasi-endowed funds may find it most useful.
2021 Annual Meeting
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
Foundation For The Carolinas does not plan to host the annual meeting in 2021.
Each year we look forward to celebrating the important work our nonprofit, corporate and government partners are doing throughout the region. We look forward to reconvening in 2022 when we hope to continue our celebration of philanthropy.
Listen now: Investment Webinar - January 2021
Foundation For The Carolinas
Virtual Meeting
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
Travis Pruit and Tim Westrich from Mercer Investments LLC presented a review of recent market activity and performance review for FFTC standard investment pools, as well as their outlook for 2021.
Listen Now: Learn How to Take Advantage of Donor Advised Fund Giving
Foundation For The Carolinas
Virtual Meeting
Charlotte, NC 28210
United States
On Dec 10, AFP Charlotte and Foundation For The Carolinas discussed how donor advised funds work – and how nonprofits can incorporate this popular giving vehicle for donors into their fundraising plans. View the presentation.
Listen Now: Choosing the Right Philanthropic Vehicle for Your Clients
FFTC
GoToWebinar
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
Both private foundations and donor advised funds are often considered by donors seeking to create greater structure for their charitable giving. Each vehicle enables donors to give strategically over time, while involving family members and creating a lasting legacy.
Listen now: Partnerships with a Purpose: A Conversation with Foundation For The Carolinas and Juneberry Ridge
Foundation For The Carolinas
Virtual Meeting
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
AB Bernstein was pleased to partner with Foundation For The Carolinas and Judy Carpenter's Juneberry Ridge (previously Lucky Clays Farm) to host a discussion on sustainability, investing in the community, and progress on preparing for 2021 and beyond.
Click here to view the presentation. Passcode: 12172020
Listen now: Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Relief Programs: Understanding Impact
FFTC
GoToWebinar
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
Employee Relief programs are a meaningful part of any corporations social responsibility platform. Historic wildfires and hurricanes, on top of the COVID-19 pandemic, further highlights just how critical charitable grants are for employees in crisis. They also create opportunity for employee engagement, social impact and the potential for increased corporate loyalty.
Listen now: Navigating the COVID-19 Insurance Market
Foundation For The Carolinas
GoToWebinar
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
On September 15, Bryan Beasley from Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC, led a presentation on helping nonprofits obtain the best terms for renewals and navigating the unique challenges COVID presents now and into the future.
Listen now: Corporate Giving in a Time of Pandemic and Protests
Foundation For The Carolinas
Zoom Meeting
Charlotte, NC 28210
United States
The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as protests for racial equality stemming from the death of George Floyd and other recent violence against Black people, have had a dramatic impact on corporate social responsibility efforts. Consumers and employees have a greater expectation for action – and greater scrutiny of those actions. Watch the presentation.
Listen now: Filling Your Philanthropic Toolbox: Options for Lifetime and Legacy Giving
Zoom Meeting
FFTC and Women's Impact Fund
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
On June 17, FFTC and Women's Impact Fund presented practical information regarding options for managing philanthropic giving, primarily donor-advised funds and planned giving. Watch the presentation.
Listen now: Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Webinar
Foundation For The Carolinas
220 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
On June 16, FFTC’s Center for Nonprofit Sustainability gave a comprehensive review of recently released guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application. This webinar is presented by FFTC’s tax and audit partner, Cherry Bekaert. Watch the presentation.
Listen Now: Our Community's Response - May 12 Conversation with Fundholders
Foundation For The Carolinas
220 North Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
On May 12, Michael Marsicano, FFTC President and CEO, and Brian Collier, Executive Vice President, shared how you can respond effectively to the current crisis while making strategic decisions about other giving priorities. Holly Welch Stubbing, FFTC EVP and CEO of our subsidiary, E4E Relief, also provided an update on national employee relief fund efforts, including the Brave of Heart Fund.
Listen Now: Successful Online Board Meetings with Jeanne Allen
Foundation For The Carolinas
220 North Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
On May 5, Jeanne Allen of Jeanne Allen Consulting presented tips for facilitating, organizing and structuring an effective and engaging board meeting. She also discussed technology for online meetings, and how you can keep your board engaged through a crisis. Watch the presentation.
Listen Now: Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership
Foundation For The Carolinas
220 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States
Michael Marsicano was featured on the podcast, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, to discuss community leadership during uncertain times. He shared what FFTC learned from past community crises and how this has guided our response to the coronavirus pandemic. Listen now.