Building a Multiracial Democracy
Philanthropy is crucial to sustaining and strengthening democracy, now more than ever. Trust-based philanthropy, like democracy, happens through practice. Both…
Category: In the News
Report Finds Long-term Investment in Rural Areas Improves Resources
A new report reveals that investing in rural areas can improve essential resources for the people living there. Despite a significant rural population of 46 million in the United States, these regions receive only a minimal amount of grant funding.
Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust awards Robeson County Partnership for Children $445,500
Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust recently awarded $445,500 to the Robeson County Partnership for Children as a part of its programmatic funds to engage residents in understanding and mitigating the impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress.
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Recognized for Black Maternal Health Outcomes
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center was one of just 26 hospitals nationwide who made U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of High-Performing Maternity Care Hospitals when it comes to supporting Black maternal health. Here’s why it matters that the hospital received the recognition.
Balancing Community-Driven and Foundation-Driven Orientations in Place-Based Philanthropy
With place-based philanthropy, a foundation provides extensive, long-term support for a comprehensive mix of programs within specific communities, with the expectation that this will produce benefits at a community wide level. One of the key questions in designing a place-based initiative is how much the foundation will control local decision-making.
Partner Spotlight: Laura Gerald, President, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
Hear from Trust President Dr. Laura Gerald in her feature with the North Carolina Office of Strategic Partnerships, where she discusses the importance of cross-sector collaboration, being data and research driven, and the unique perspective she’s gained throughout her career working toward improving health outcomes.
Local Organizations Receive $4M Grant to Collaborate on New Initiative for East Winston
Three local organizations Action4Equity, Crossnore’s Center for Trauma Resilient Communities, and Forsyth Futures have formed an initiative to uplift families…
Partnership for Children Receives Three-year Grant to Build Resiliency
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust has awarded the Columbus County Partnership for Children a three-year, $445,000 grant to continue…