CFWNC Spring 2009 Newsletter by CFWNC

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Recession Response Fund A Region-Wide Effort to Help Those in Need

n February 9, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina launched the “Give from the Heart” campaign to raise $1 million for the Recession Response Fund. The need for the Recession Response Fund became clear as more and more regional nonprofits face increasing demands for their services in an economic climate that means decreasing donations and revenues. At the same time, rising numbers of foreclosures, increased utility costs and job losses are pushing people into crisis at record rates. The Community Foundation heeded a clear call to action and seeded the Recession Response Fund with $250,000. Working with partners such as the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, CFWNC affiliates and other foundations, and with the support of generous members of our community, the total secured has grown to $572,767.

Give Time. Give Money. Give Hope.

As this newsletter goes to press, we announce the second round of grants funded through a competitive grant process (see page 3) that draws on the resources and expertise of regional funders. More than $197,000 will be distributed, but the needs far outstrip the resources. Requests for funding totaling $483,291 were received from 87 nonprofit organizations. More than half of the grant requests were for hunger-relief efforts followed by applications for medical and mental health and shelter/housing projects. Domestic violence agencies have also seen surging demand for their services. A common point made by many applicants was the increase in firsttime requests for food assistance from formerly middle-class households. Also noted was the lag time between applying for food assistance and receiving it. In these cases, emergency boxes of food serve a critical gap.

“We saw an article in the paper about your efforts to Funds raised are distributed through raise money to address the regional problems that rolling grant have been caused by the recession. We’re new to deadlines to help North Carolina and this seemed like a way for us to front-line nonprofits effectively and efficiently help during a time of real meet growing demands for food, need. Right now, we all need to pull together and to shelter and medical reach out to help each other.” bills. One hundred percent of the — Stan and Collette Corwin funds are available New Donors to CFWNC for grants. No administrative fees are charged by the Foundation. Several applicants paired requests for emergency food assistance with either In January, grants of $50,000 to starting or expanding community MANNA FoodBank and $60,000 garden programs, representing an to OnTrack Financial Education & opportunity to address immediate Counseling were announced to directly needs, build community and increase address food and shelter needs in resources for the future. Western North Carolina. Another $90,000 was committed to the nine “The needs that exist far exceed the CFWNC affiliate funds in a dollarresources identified, at this point, for-dollar challenge match for each to address them,” explains CFWNC community. President Pat Smith. “We are working closely with other foundations and Barbara Wasson, a long-time partners to share expertise and avoid Foundation supporter, gave to the duplication of effort in order to help as Recession Response Fund because, “I many people as possible.” just wanted to help people since I know so many are going through hard times Cherokee Preservation Foundation right now. I think people that are more (CPFdn), a long-time collaborator fortunate should step up to the plate with CFWNC, provided $50,000 of and help in ways that they can.” the funds distributed in the recent

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round of grants. CPFdn staff reviewed and selected for funding projects that will serve Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties. “We were able to draw on our knowledge and expertise of the issues in our region and the nonprofits best positioned to have an immediate impact,” said Susan Jenkins, executive director of the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. “Working closely with other funders, like The Community Foundation, allows us to deliver resources strategically, and that means we can help more nonprofits that are delivering services to people in crisis. Cherokee Preservation Foundation directors approved the grant, believing it is a good use of our resources so we can help our neighbors during this difficult time.” As Western North Carolina continues to struggle economically, regional needs are still increasing. Fundraising continues, aimed toward the next grant application deadline on May 15. If you have resources to help your neighbors in need, please consider making a contribution to the Recession Response Fund. Please visit www.cfwnc.org for updates on the Recession Response Fund.

P RE S IDENT ’S MESSAGE

Smith Reflects on 25 Years Leading The Community Foundation A Tenure Marked by Growth, Partnership and Collaboration

s you likely I have long admired their creativity, know, I have enthusiasm and dedication to this announced my important work. plan to retire at As I reflect over the past 25 years, the end of the some of my highlights include: summer, after being part of The development of nine affiliates The Community whose boards are deeply committed Foundation of to building philanthropy to strengthen Western North their own local communities. Carolina for Pat Smith 25 years. I am CFWNC President The Foundation’s response to local truly grateful crises – to the 2004 floods, when we for the opportunity to be part of raised $500,000 to help flood victims the Foundation’s remarkable work restore their lives; and to today’s of building community through recession as we raise $1 million to meet homegrown philanthropy—work that I increasing demands for food, housing, have loved and through which I have healthcare and utility subsidies to been extraordinarily challenged and reduce the suffering fulfilled. I look of neighbors across “The importance of building back with pride, our mountains. satisfaction and private resources that will a great deal provide a strong helping hand Exercising the highest of humility on from one generation to the next levels of stewardship what we have over The Community has never been greater. I believe accomplished Foundation’s funds, together. that the greatest work of The as an effective Community Foundation is ahead investment and The growth and as it continues to be an inspiring financial steward success of The catalyst for building communities and as a valued Community Foundation is that all of us are proud to share.” philanthropic steward that takes each gift a testament to large or small, and thousands of makes certain that it does precisely donors – whose trust, generosity, and what each donor hopes it will do. compassion paired with a strong belief that together we can make a greater impact, providing more help and hope than any of us could alone – has been a true inspiration. I thank those who have given with joy and who care deeply about our mountain communities. The Community Foundation is a story of thoughtful and innovative investments of more than $100 million in grant funds that have been put to work by incredible nonprofit leaders who often thanklessly take on the most pressing issues of our region.

Commitment to the long-term sustainability and strengthened capacity of our region’s nonprofit organizations through our collaborative development and support of WNC Nonprofit Pathways. Leading community change through the Mountain Landscapes Initiative that is helping citizens and communities across our 18 counties plan for development and economic growth that doesn’t sacrifice community

character or threaten the natural beauty that attracts new people and new investment to our mountains. Creation of the Foundation’s women’s initiatives including Women for Women, a wonderful circle of women that gives to help fellow women in need, and the Women’s Fund, a permanent endowment to support women’s issues. Together, these initiatives, in just three years, have raised more than $1 million dollars and granted more than $780,000 to assist local women. The Foundation has been guided by an active and engaged board of directors, and it has been an honor for me to work under their capable direction. It is supported by an extraordinary staff of dedicated and compassionate colleagues and friends for whom I have the deepest respect. I leave knowing that the Foundation is in great hands and poised for the next era of leadership and service to our Western North Carolina region. The importance of building private resources that will provide a strong helping hand from one generation to the next has never been greater. I believe that the greatest work of The Community Foundation is ahead as it continues to be an inspiring catalyst for building communities that all of us are proud to share. I will forever be the Foundation’s champion because I believe deeply in its mission, its rich tradition of philanthropy and its enormous value to this mountain region I love so dearly. With deep gratitude for the privilege of leading and serving this wonderful, vital and dynamic Foundation.

With spring in full swing, many of us are preparing to celebrate graduations, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and more. A tax-deductible gift to the Recession Response Fund is a meaningful way to pay tribute to someone you care about and to help your neighbors in need. Clip this coupon or use the enclosed reply envelope to show you care.

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Recession Response Fund

Mitchell Mitchell Community Health Partnership $5,000

Emergency Relief and Operating Grants Announced

Multiple Counties

ifty-one Recession Response Fund grants totaling $197,448 were announced to nonprofits across Western North Carolina to address needs exacerbated by the recession. Although some of these grants are relatively small in size, they will have a large impact in hard-hit rural counties. Funds from CFWNC’s Recession Response Fund, our nine affiliates and the Cherokee Preservation Foundation made these grants possible.

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital Foundation/Toe River Project Access $5,000 (Mitchell, Yancey, Avery)

CFWNC has expanded grantmaking for urgent needs and is funding grants for operating support. In order to assess need and respond quickly, this grant cycle was conducted on an expedited schedule and drew on regional expertise in our affiliate and partner communities for strategic decision making.

Service Center for Latinos $6,000 (Mitchell, Yancey, Avery)

Hickory Nut Gorge Community Church Outreach $2,000 (Henderson, Polk Buncombe, Rutherford) Pisgah Legal Services $10,000 (Multiple Counties)

W.A.M.Y Community Action $5,000 (Mitchell, Yancey, Avery)

The following is a list of the Recession Response Fund grants approved on April 7:

Western North Carolina AIDS Project $5,000 (Multiple Counties)

Black Mountain

Henderson

Polk

Interfaith Assistance Ministry $5,000

Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry $5,000

Black Mountain Pastoral Care and Counseling Center $2,500 Hand in Hand of the Swannanoa Valley $2,500 Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry $5,000 Town of Black Mountain/ The Welcome Table $2,500 Buncombe

Three Streams Family Health Care Center $5,000 Western Carolina Rescue Ministries $5,000 Western Carolinians for Criminal Justice $5,000 Burke Burke United Christian Ministries $5,000 Good Samaritan Clinic, Inc. - Morganton $2,500

Rutherford Madison

Grace of God Rescue Mission, $2,400

Community Housing Coalition $5,000

Rutherford Housing Partnership $2,400

Mars Hill Baptist Church $8,000

Yokefellow Service Center $2,400 Transylvania Bread of Life $3,000

McDowell Foothills Industries of McDowell County $2,000

Meals on Wheels of Brevard $1,000 SAFE of Transylvania County $1,000

Big Ivy Community Club $5,000

Outreach Center $5,000

Bountiful Cities Project $5,000

Haywood

Grace Community Church $2,000

Good Samaritan Clinic $3,500

McDowell County Dept of Social Services $5,000

Haywood Christian Ministry Inc. $1,350

McDowell County Dread Disease Association $2,500

Yancey

McDowell County Public Library $500

Southern Reconciliation Ministries $5,000

Catholic Social Services Diocese of Charlotte $2,500 Children First of Buncombe County $5,000 Helpmate $5,000 Homeward Bound $5,000 Meals On Wheels of Buncombe County $5,000

Mountain Projects Community Action $3,500 Pigeon Community Development Center $1,350 Bethel Rural Community Organization $1,350

McDowell Mission Ministry $5,000 Old Fort Crisis Ministries $3,000

Transylvania Christian Ministry $4,500 Transylvania County Volunteers in Medicine $4,500 Gods Way Fellowship $2,500

Centro de Enlace $4,198

The next grant deadline for Recession Response Fund Emergency Relief and Operating Grant applications is May 15 with funds available in early July. Visit www.cfwnc.org for details.

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Affiliate Challenge Grants Spur Giving I

n early March, CFWNC issued $10,000 challenge grants to each of our nine affiliate funds to encourage contributions supporting recession relief. Every dollar raised locally is matched by CFWNC. Money raised and matched in each county will be used to make grants in that county to help residents who have been affected by the economic downturn. The McDowell Foundation, the Foundation for Mitchell County and the Yancey Foundation have met their matches and will each distribute at least $20,000 in their communities. These affiliates serve three of the hardest-hit areas in our region and, while all of the affiliates have made progress toward the $10,000 goal, the matches in these three communities will leverage much-needed additional support for nonprofits in McDowell, Mitchell and Yancey counties. “When we started raising the matching funds, McDowell County’s unemployment rate was more than 12.2%. It was apparent that needs were great and increasing. Unemployment is now up to 15.5% and many people with jobs are on reduced wages from forced furloughs or hour cutbacks,” said Sharon Parker, chairperson of The McDowell Foundation Board of Directors. “At a time when everyone needs their money to go further, the challenge grant from The Community Foundation encourages donors from all areas of the county, as well as many former McDowell residents, to dig deep into their pocketbooks, allowing us to raise more than $20,000 for emergency services.” Each affiliate is led by a volunteer board of local leaders who best know their community needs and resources. Each board is charged with raising funds for recession relief and

for awarding grants to nonprofits in their areas. The next application deadline is May 15. Application details can be found at www.cfwnc.org. To support local recession relief in any of these areas, use the enclosed reply envelope and make your check payable to the affiliate of your choice: Black Mountain Community Endowment Fund Cashiers Community Fund The Fund for Haywood County Highlands Community Foundation The McDowell Foundation Foundation for Mitchell County Rutherford County Foundation Transylvania Endowment Yancey Foundation

Kurt, a volunteer with Rutherford Housing Partnership, a recent Recession Response Fund grantee, is seen here making emergency repairs to a home in the county. Photo by Mike Gavin.

Since 1992, The Community Foundation has supported and encouraged the growth of affiliate funds to extend and encourage philanthropy across our 18-county region. Each affiliate is building a permanent endowment fund to support charitable causes in their community. Through boards of local leaders, our affiliates are a strong connection to needs and opportunities across our region.

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MANNA FoodBank Recession Response Fund Grant Report

he Recession Response grant made by The Community Foundation in January has proven to be an appreciating asset to MANNA FoodBank and its 328 partner agencies, who provide direct service to people seeking emergency food assistance. Funding from the Recession Response Fund allowed MANNA’s food sourcing coordinator, A.D. Anderson, to devote full-time resources to procuring important food industry donations to help meet escalating need. This emphasis on food industry donations has yielded dramatic results for MANNA FoodBank. Anderson was able to procure several national loads of food in February –

including entire trailers of Barilla Pasta and Bush Brothers Chili and a semitruck loaded with Nutrisystem meals. Receiving these quality foods and protein sources is especially helpful. MANNA also used a portion of the grant funds to offset costs in order to procure more food for the elderly, children and families. An additional 100,000 pounds of fresh produce from local packers as well as 75,000 pounds of food from sister North Carolina food banks were distributed in February. Contributions of soup, cereal and fresh potatoes were received in March. Pledges of 13 pallets of produce a week for the next two months will also help to provide nutritious supplements

A.D. Anderson procures food industry donations for MANNA FoodBank. Photo by Josh Stack.

to needy families and neighbors throughout Western North Carolina. Hunger was cited as the most pressing need facing our region in the grant applications reviewed recently for Recession Response funding.

OnTrack Invests Recession Response Funding Staffing Builds Capacity

June M. came to OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling through their HomeBase Tenant Assistance Program. She lives on a limited social security income where every penny counts. During the intake session, she explained to her counselor that she had not filed for her 2007 stimulus check because she thought her income was too low. She was elated when she found out that OnTrack could help her file. Thanks to the Free Tax Preparation Program, funded by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, June received $300 which allowed her to pay down her debt and put a little in her savings account for future needs.

une M. is just one of the many people who have been helped through programs at OnTrack that were supported in the first round of Recession Response funding. In February, OnTrack received $60,000 in Recession Response funding to add staff positions including a Foreclosure Prevention Intake Specialist, a Housing/ Financial Counselor and a seasonal Tax Preparation Specialist. Jim Carillon, OnTrack’s Tax Preparation Specialist, with the help of two volunteers, has been able to make an immediate and measurable impact for hundreds of clients. The numbers speak for themselves. As of April 1, 324 free tax returns were prepared resulting in average state and federal refunds of $1,563 for low-income families. The investment from the Recession Response Fund has resulted in $503,983 in tax refunds in the first nine weeks of the program. As June’s story illustrates above, an amount as small as $300 can make an enormous difference to someone on the edge or living on a fixed income. OnTrack has filled the Financial Counselor and Intake Specialist positions, funded through the Recession Response grant. These new employees have been trained and are

seeing clients. The fact that demand for these types of counseling services will continue to increase is supported by a growing number of reports. According to the AOUSC (Administrative Office of the US Courts), foreclosures in the State of North Carolina were up 8.65% in 2008 while foreclosures in Western North Carolina grew by 21.24% during the same time period. “The primary reason that our area’s rate is much higher is because we have lost a greater percentage of factory and textile jobs that have not been replaced,” explained Tom Luzon, OnTrack’s director of counseling services. “If you lose your employment in Western North Carolina, it is much more difficult to replace it. Among the clients we see, providing decent-paying

jobs would be the most effective cure for the crisis.” First quarter of 2009, OnTrack saw a 78% increase in foreclosure prevention cases compared to 2008. Improvements in the economy and job market are required to reverse this trend in 2009. The counseling required in these situations represents the most labor – and time-intensive service provided by the nonprofit. Thanks to funding partnerships at the regional, state and national level, OnTrack is able to continue providing foreclosure counseling free of charge— an important benefit to families trying to stabilize their housing in this challenging economy.

Challenges and Changes for CFWNC The economic downturn has affected all of us and The Community Foundation has not been spared. We want to share some of the challenges we face and the steps we have taken to address them. The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina holds most of its resources in endowment funds. These funds are created with the intention that the fund’s principal remains permanent. When a fund’s value is steady or appreciating, grants can be made without endangering the fund’s future value. However, when values fall, as they did in 2008, state law requires prudent decisions about making grants, especially when a grant will reduce the fund’s value below its original principal. For many of the Foundation’s endowed funds, the dramatic market downturn has limited the ability to make grants in 2009. Because of this limitation and in order to support organizations meeting critical human needs across our region, the Foundation is raising $1 million through the Recession Response Fund. All contributions to the Recession Response Fund, including current contributions to affiliate funds, will be used for immediate grants to help our region during this economic crisis. Because CFWNC funds its operations from administrative fees based on the market value of the funds we hold, we have experienced a steep decline in operating revenue due to the recession. In the last six months, we have taken measures to reduce our administrative expenses by 15% by decreasing staff costs and reducing or eliminating expenses for travel, printing, mailing, special events and meetings. We remain committed to our mission to promote and expand regional philanthropy and develop local funds that address changing needs and opportunities in the 18 counties of Western North Carolina. Working together, we will address this current change in needs and continue to provide vital support to our region.

S pecia l Initiativ e

Next Steps Fund Grants Announced for Mountain Communities Through the Mountain Landscapes Inititative (MLI), CFWNC engages citizens and communities in responsible land-use planning and development for the region. The first stage of the program resulted in the Region A Toolbox of best practices that is available on-line and soon in printed form to community leaders, developers, public officials and citizens. The Next Steps Fund (NSF) is a matching grant program to advance implementation of meaningful land-use planning and best practices in a rural mountain region pressured by rapid growth. While the economy has eased regional landuse pressures, now is an opportune time to use these tools to create a model for sustainable rural development that will leave communities poised to guide growth for generations. The NSF has awarded four grants supporting local community-based efforts to adapt and implement tools from the Region A Toolbox: $10,000 to the Village Conservancy for the Cashiers Village Council to support the salary of a Planner for the Village Council to coordinate the implementation of the pedestrian Pathway System in the Cashiers Crossroads area. The Planner will work with key members of the community to secure continued community support and engagement in the pedestrian pathway and other planning.

$10,000 to the Western North Carolina Alliance to develop effective citizen advocates for land-use planning in several western counties. An informed citizenry will better guide local government to implement good land stewardship practices. $10,000 to the Town of Waynesville to hire a consultant to work with a citizens’ steering committee to undertake a comprehensive revision of the town’s unified development ordinance (UDO). The UDO guides much of the physical development, both public and private, within the town’s corporate limits and extraterritorial planning jurisdiction. $10,000 to the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee to engage the community in planning for Gibson Bottoms, a 64-acre tract, and for the Cowee-West’s Mill National Register Historic District. The Gibson Bottom plan features affordable community housing intertwined with local agricultural production. Pedestrian connectivity between historic sites and the re-use of the historic Cowee School are part of the plan for the revitalization of West’s Mill. NSF grants are made possible through the support of the Cherokee Preservation Foundation and the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. To learn more about the NSF grant program or to download a copy of the Region A Toolbox, visit www.cfwnc.org.

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When Money is Down and Need is Up What’s a Nonprofit to Do? WNC Nonprofit Pathways Offers Contingency Planning Assistance

hen income goes down and the need goes up, it’s hard for community organizations to know what to do. The economic recession is taking its toll on local groups, and Western North Carolina Nonprofit Pathways has developed new ways of helping including “contingency planning” services that are available to area nonprofit organizations.

Contingency Planning Assessment – Help During Hard Times A key local human services group* has been running a deficit since July 2007. The shortfall is expected to continue without new sources of income or cost reductions. And decreased fundraising and visibility for the organization make it unlikely the trend will turn around anytime soon, a scenario that is all too familiar these days. Nonprofit Pathways was able to help by conducting a Contingency Planning Assessment with the organization. A financial professional and an organizational development consultant worked on-site with key staff and board to conduct a thorough financial and programmatic analysis. The goal of the assessment is to clarify current financial and organizational status and to identify options and/or actions needed for the new economic environment. For this organization, the Contingency Planning Assessment concluded with these recommendations:

• Adopt a revised budget (the organization had not previously changed the budget except annually). • Create and update an income and expense spreadsheet of scenarios for the coming year and make it a topic of frequent finance committee meetings. • Improve financial reports so the board is fully informed of the current picture and can make better decisions. • Define a “floor” for the organization’s reserve fund. It is critical to maintain a set minimum amount for true emergencies. In addition, specific fund development strategies were suggested and a current program was targeted for cancellation until revenue is increased. A number of these steps and related measures have already been taken to stabilize the organization, according to a management staff member. The real value of the assessment, according to the organization, was having outside professionals define the most important issues and make objective recommendations. While the board knew the general situation in advance, the assessment process provided them the information, confidence and motivation to take action.

Workshop on Contingency Planning – May 5 in Asheville Organizations that need to get a firm handle on where they stand and where they’re headed in this rocky economic

environment are invited to attend a May 5 Workshop on Contingency Planning. Participants at this day-long session will leave armed with: • Results of a Mission Check-Up • Program Analysis information • Initial Financial Forecast results and the ability to develop alternative scenarios for the short-term (six months), near-term (one year) and long-term (two years) • Identification of key organizational “triggers” including items and/or dates that require decisions or action followed by the “if/then” steps For details about the Contingency Planning Assessment or Workshop, or to register on-line, visit www. nonprofitpathways.org.

WNC Nonprofit Pathways is a collaboration of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Mission Healthcare Foundation and United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. Its mission is to strengthen local organizations so they can better serve our mountain communities. * The organization is not named because all contingency planning work through Nonprofit Pathways is conducted in a confidential manner.

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Our Affiliates Black Mountain Community Endowment Fund Cashiers Community Fund The Fund for Haywood County Highlands Community Foundation The McDowell Foundation Foundation for Mitchell County Rutherford County Foundation Transylvania Endowment Yancey Foundation

Board of Directors 2008-2009 Officers Paul (Bubba) Crutchfield, Chairman Marla Adams, Vice-Chairman Terry Van Duyn, Secretary William N. Lewin, Treasurer

Board Members Louise W. Baker Wm. Michael Begley Gene Bell Ellen Salsbury Burgin Sandra P. Byrd Robert J. Carr Vincent D. Childress, Jr. Carol Deutsch David S. Dimling Ernest E. Ferguson

Anna Quindlen to Speak at Fifth Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon June 11 at the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, novelist, social critic and Newsweek columnist Anna Quindlen will give the keynote address at this year’s Power of the Purse luncheon taking place on Thursday, June 11, at the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. The event celebrates the power of women’s philanthropy in Western North Carolina. The event begins with a reception and silent auction featuring donated works of art from Western North Carolina women artists. Participants include Billie Ruth Sudduth, Katherine Bernstein, Pattiy Torno, Bee Sieburg and many more. Announcement of this year’s grant recipients will also take place. Following Quindlen’s address, members of the audience will have an opportunity to participate in a question and answer session with the author. A limited number of Quindlen fans can also attend a private Coffee & Book Signing with the author preceding the Power of the Purse event. Tickets to the Coffee & Book Signing are $250 per person. Tickets to the luncheon are $50 per person or $125 per patron. Advance registration is required for both events. Detailed information and registration materials can be found at www.cfwnc.org or you may call (828) 254-4960. Proceeds from both events benefit The Women’s Fund, a permanent endowment created at CFWNC to support the unmet needs of women and girls in our mountain region.

Thomas Lee Finger John N. Fleming Kenneth M. Hughes Harry Jarrett John G. Kelso Virginia Litzenberger T. Wood Lovell William W. Mance, Jr. Tina McGuire Stephen P. Miller Janet Smith Moore Maria Roloff Ramona C. Rowe Robby Russell George W. Saenger Anna S. (Candy) Shivers James W. Stickney, IV Jerry Stone

Calendar

Please check www.cfwnc.org for a complete calendar of events and deadlines. Unless otherwise noted, grant applications must be received by 5 p.m.

April 23 WNC Nonprofits and the Law: Keeping in Compliance

Michael S. Tanner Kate Vogel Laura A. Webb John G. Winkenwerder

Executive Staff Pat Smith, President Sheryl Aikman, Vice President, Development Graham Keever, Vice President, Finance and Administration Bob Wagner, Vice President, Programs

Newsletter Editor Lindsay Hearn, Communications Director

For Organization Endowment Fundholders 19 How to Recognize Planned Giving Opportunities workshop with Chris McLeod from the Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust; 9:30-11:30

July

9 a.m. to noon with a $20 registration fee; visit www.nonprofitpathways.org to register

For Nonprofit Grantseekers 15 Organizational Development Grant Application Deadline

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August

For Women for Women Members 5 Women for Women Spring Membership Meeting For Nonprofit Grantseekers 5 Contingency Planning Workshop Visit www.nonprofitpathways.org to register

For Nonprofit Grantseekers 15 Recession Response Fund Grant Application Deadline 15 Organizational Development Grant Application Deadline

September For Nonprofit Grantseekers 15 Pigeon River Fund Grant Application Deadline 15 Organizational Development Grant Application Deadline For Organization Endowment Fundholders 23 Nurturing Annual Campaign Contributors to become Planned Gift Donors Workshop with Mark Goldstein of Communication Mark; 9:30-11:30

For Nonprofit Grantseekers 25 Learning Links Grant Application Deadline

June 11 Power of the Purse Luncheon & Auction See sidebar at left.

October For Nonprofit Grantseekers 1 Biltmore Lake Charitable Fund Grant Application Deadline