CONGRATULATIONS JUSTICE HENRY FRYE AND SHIRLEY FRYE | |
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Congratulations to Justice Henry Frye and Shirley Frye! The City of Greensboro commemorated the statue of Justice Henry Frye, the first African-American chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, and his wife Shirley Frye, a leader, activist and CFGG founding board member.
Governor Roy Cooper attended the statue's dedication in Center City Park on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 and spoke of the Frye's trailblazing history. We are delighted to extend our warmest regards to the Frye family and thank them both for the monumental impact they have made on our community.
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH | |
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Cathy Knowles
VP Development & Donor Engagement
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Sadie Blue
Building Stronger Neighborhoods
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Erika Woodruff
Accounts Payable/ETWI Program Assistant
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Stephanie Surratt
Marketing Communication Specialist
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Amber Smith
Administrative Assistant of Grants & Community Impact
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Kabrina Shamburger
Marketing Manager
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Cynthia Tyler
Executive Assistant
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As we honor Black History Month, we are proud to amplify the diverse voices and perspectives of our Black and African American team members. Their quotes encapsulate the richness of their experiences, insights, and aspirations, serving as a testament to the invaluable contributions of Black individuals to our organization and the broader community.
In Greensboro, Black history is a considerable part of the beauty of our city, from the courageous acts of civil rights pioneers to the vibrant cultural expressions that continue to shape our identity. Through these quotes from our CFGG family, we celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience of the Black community, inspiring us to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and work towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Read the full blog today!
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Thank you, Uma Avva, for your leadership as Chair of CFGG's Board of Directors! Your spirit of collaboration, optimism, and passion for improving the wellbeing of our CFGG family and the broader community has created a lasting legacy. We will miss you, but we know that you will always be at our side. | |
THE GREENSBORO HOUSING LOAN FUND LAUNCH | |
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The Greensboro Housing Loan Fund, a public-private partnership for attainable housing, is officially in business. The targeted $32.5 million loan program, for which $21 million has been raised to date, is aimed at for-profit and nonprofit developers of local, multifamily structures. The program’s goal is to increase the inventory of attainable housing in Greensboro through new development and repair and rehabilitation of existing housing.
The current $21 million in the Greensboro Housing Loan Fund will be administered by two Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) with two different loan programs whose lending activities will differ in scale: Institute Capital (ICAP), an affiliate of the National Institute of Minority Economic Development and Self-Help Ventures Fund, part of Self-Help’s family of nonprofit organizations.
The creation of a housing loan fund was recommended in the City of Greensboro ’s 10-year Housing Plan in 2020, and the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro has partnered with the City to make the plan a reality. Greensboro City Council committed $5 million from the 2022 housing bond funds to the ICAP portion of the program. Both the City and the Community Foundation have partnered with several regional banks and corporations to support the fund, and the Community Foundation continues to secure support through private philanthropy. For more information, visit housing.cfgg.org.
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CFGG IS FAMILY FORWARD NC CERTIFIED | |
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At Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, we are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and their families. That’s why we were recently designated as a Family Forward NC Certified Employer through Family Forward NC.
Family Forward NC, an initiative of the nonprofit North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF), qualifies employers that offer policies and practices that support the health and well-being of working families and children using NCECF’s Pathways to Grade-Level Reading Measures of Success and Action Framework and guidance from medical and early childhood organizations across NC and the country. Check the full FOX8 feature on our new certification.
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GET TO KNOW THE NEW GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS | |
The Grants Application Workshop is your opportunity to meet the Grants and Initiatives Department of CFGG and learn more about our new application process. We’ll be reviewing our application process and introducing program areas and eligibility requirements. We encourage you to submit all questions to grants@cfgg.org prior to the event. Spots are filling up, RSVP today. | |
HAVE YOU TAKEN THE GREATER GREENSBORO MUSIC CENSUS? | | |
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“We are truly excited about understanding the collective impact and large-scale vision of this project. This census will help us better understand the needs of the music industry in our community and to develop programs and resources to support it. I encourage everyone who is involved in the music industry of Greater Greensboro in any way to take the census."
— Cyril Howell, Founder and Creative Director Strange Fruit Foundation.
The Greater Greensboro Music Census launched on February 5, 2024 and is a community-led initiative that will capture key information about the local music economy to help the city and community make more informed, data-driven decisions to support the music ecosystem.
Take the census today!
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WOMEN TO WOMEN LUNCHEON IS TWO WEEKS AWAY! | | |
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Save the date for the 14th Annual Women to Women Luncheon! We’re excited to celebrate the brave and bold women of Guilford County on Thursday, March 14, 2024. This signature event highlights the strength found in unity and resilience, demonstrating the incredible results of women supporting each other.
We welcome our keynote Speaker, Liz Murray, whose journey from homelessness to Harvard has inspired millions. Her story, featured in "Homeless to Harvard" and her memoir "Breaking Night," showcases the incredible power of resilience and the importance of education.
Join 1000+ inspiring women (and men!) in this lively celebration, as we look back on a successful year, highlight the amazing programs funded by our grants, and eagerly anticipate the great opportunities yet to come. To purchase your tickets today, click here.
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TEEN GRANTMAKING COUNCIL HOST THEIR GRANTEE INTERVIEW DAY | |
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Teen Grantmaking Council (TGC) provides an opportunity for high school age youth across Greater Greensboro to gain leadership experience, meet area youth, voice opinions, and make a difference by making grants to youth-led projects that address community issues.
Our Teen Grantmaking Council had their Grantee Interview Day! Our teens interviewed 17 youth-led nonprofit organizations! This grant cycle's area of interest focused on: domestic violence, access to healthcare and mental health, schools, and food insecurity in Guilford County. Stay tuned to learn who will be awarded!
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BUILDING STRONGER NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GRADUATION | |
GUILDFORD NONPROFIT CONSORTIUM
presents Leading Boards: A Workshop for Board Chairs
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Serving in this role is a big responsibility and an opportunity to support our community in new ways. Join your peers for a two-part workshop to help get the basics right from the very beginning. Guilford Nonprofit Consortium presents Leading Boards: A Two-Part Workshop Series for Board Chairs on April 18 & 25, 2024 from 8:30 – 10am.
Topics covered include:
- Building a positive board culture
- Assessing needs of the board
- Recruiting and cultivating board members for the future
- Onboarding and orienting new board members
- Running board meetings
- Engaging committees effectively
- Sustaining board engagement and satisfaction
- Working effectively with the executive director
- Conducting executive director evaluations
- Managing conflict when it arises
These interactive sessions will be facilitated by Pat Soenksen who brings expertise and passion to board development and engagement. Over her 40-year professional career and as an executive director and CEO, she reported to a board of directors three times, spanning 17 years. If interested, please register for PART 1 and/or PART 2.
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CHECK OUT THESE SPOTLIGHTS | |
PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR SPOTLIGHT | | |
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ASHLEY MADDEN
Chair, Professional Advisors Committee
Member, Legacy Society
In the world of financial services, Ashley stands out as a seasoned professional with over two decades of expertise. As the Director of Financial Planning Services and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) at Hutchinson Family Offices, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the intricacies of financial planning.
When asked about her partnership with CFGG, Ashley articulates a clear vision. “As a financial professional, I always try to look for opportunities to engage clients in pro-active philanthropy decisions that are both meaningful to them and help them maximize the best outcome for their long-term financial plan.”
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BILL & AVA KORONIS
Legacy Member
Bill and Ava Koronis stand as pillars of generosity within the Greensboro community. Having called this vibrant city home for over four decades, they cherish Greensboro’s unique blend of small-town charm and big city amenities.
Their decision to include CFGG in their estate plans reflects a profound belief in CFGG’s mission and unwavering commitment to stewarding their legacy with integrity and purpose. In their own words, Bill and Ava express a simple yet powerful rationale for choosing CFGG: “CFGG has a strong belief in their dedicated stewardship towards fulfilling our legacy intentions into perpetuity.”
This sentiment demonstrates the vital role that CFGG plays in ensuring that charitable legacies continue to make a meaningful impact long after donors have passed. By partnering with CFGG, the Koronis couple can rest assured that their legacy of generosity will continue to benefit future generations, perpetuating their spirit of compassion and service for years to come.
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