In the diverse work of community building and bettering, people who give without restrictions perform an extraordinary kind of generosity. As a long-trusted and far-reaching philanthropic force, The Winston-Salem Foundation has the resources, experience and sweeping perspective to understand complex challenges in the community and most effectively steer generous donations through community grantmaking. When a Foundation donor asks us to guide the movement of a donation, we call this unrestricted giving.

The power of such kindness is truly unparalleled. While donations made with specific guidelines perform influential work in so many important areas, the capacity that is afforded through unconditional giving is like a set of strong wings, allowing the Foundation to soar to where it is most needed in the evolving life-story of our community.

An unrestricted gift to The Winston-Salem Foundation is a gesture of good will and good faith, one we depend on to fulfill our mission of serving the residents of Forsyth and surrounding counties.  We are grateful to everyone who entrusts the Foundation with the honor of unrestricted generosity, and we pledge to be strategic and sensible with these funds, responding carefully to the ever-shifting needs of our community with comprehensive awareness, expertise and compassion.

To learn more about unrestricted giving, please contact Annette Lynch, vice president of philanthropic services for The Winston-Salem Foundation, at 336-714-3455.

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