Learn how to use data science and visualization in your prospect development strategies with Foundation For The Carolinas and Apra Carolinas.

Discussion topics include:

• Development terms and technologies
• Free resources for finding and analyzing useful information about your prospective donors (e.g., biographical and financial)
• How data can be used to formulate gift capacities and inform fundraising operations
• Excel tips and tricks

You’re invited to an inside look at the current state of homelessness and efforts in communities across the nation. Join us as we highlight innovative solutions, strategies and how to work together to change systems and provide pathways to long-term stability.

Click here to watch the recording of our 3rd quarter 2021 investment webinar, presented by Foundation For The Carolinas' investment consultant, Mercer Investments LLC.

How can innovation in food supply and delivery improve challenged communities? Can an increased focus on food security support economic mobility and positive health outcomes? Join us for a compelling discussion on local and national efforts to create better food access and eradicate food deserts.

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On Sept. 14, Charlotte Community Affairs Professionals held a webinar presented by Stanley Litow, author of The Challenge for Business and Society: From Risk to Reward.

CCAP members and corporate fundholders to learned more about hot topics facing corporations and CSR professionals in today’s challenging times.

You’re invited to a thoughtful conversation on the definitions and components of social capital, and ways it has been used, and can be used to help others. Hear from national experts who will share what it means to have a “dream team,” along with opportunities for our community to help facilitate economic mobility through social capital. Presented by the Robinson Center for Civic Leadership.

Research shows that boys of color experience a variety of unique challenges as a result of pervasive educational, economic and social inequities. Join us on August 10 for an insightful discussion with national and local leaders on the factors that specifically impact boys of color, and opportunities to help facilitate positive outcomes.

Video: If you were unable to attend or would like to view this session again and/or share it, it is available here.

On July 20, we presented a one-hour continuing education webinar on philanthropic giving. View the recording: https://youtu.be/3ZWUADxnBxY

On June 15, we hosted a conversation with adolescents in our community to discuss their mental health experiences and needs. We talked directly with youth about the impact of COVID-19, racially traumatic events, unique school environments, and ways that parents, leaders and organizations can help empower youth and develop resilience.

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Foundation For Black Philanthropy, formerly known as the African American Community Foundation, held a series of grantmaking workshops in the spring of 2021.

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On May 25, a virtual discussion was held about the impact of COVID-19, the resulting academic disruption and economic insecurity, and racially traumatic events on the mental health of youth and adolescents in our community.

This compelling conversation featured local experts who provided insights and lessons from the pandemic, and shared ways for parents, providers, educators, philanthropists and community members to support our youth now and in the future.

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