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Upcoming Events

Nonprofit Casemaking to Win Hearts, Change Minds, and Grow Impact

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
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Join us for a free, one-day workshop with Dr. Tiffany Manuel of The CaseMade. Designed for nonprofit leaders, funders, board members, and equity-driven changemakers, this session will explore how to make a powerful case for systems change, build public will, and align stakeholders through strategic narrative.

A Closer Look at Local Economic Mobility Data

Monday, August 26, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
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Join us on Monday, August 26 at noon for a virtual conversation that takes a deeper dive into the data shared by Dr. Raj Chetty at our Community Meeting. The session will feature David Forte, Director of Research Translation and Strategic Initiatives at Opportunity Insights, along with Sandra and Adam, and will include time for Q&A and community reflection.

Community Partner Social

Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
NC Museum of Art Winston-Salem
750 Marguerite Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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Join us for connection and camaraderie as we show our appreciation for your partnership!

Past Events

2025 Community Meeting Featuring Dr. Raj Chetty

Monday, May 12, 2025
‍5:00 PM—Community Social with small bites and beverages
6:00 PM—Keynote Address
‍Benton Convention Center

Thanks for joining us to hear from Dr. Raj Chetty, coauthor of the groundbreaking 2014 study on economic mobility across the U.S. that named Forsyth County one of the most difficult places for children born in low-income households to rise to another income level. Program included a panel discussion with local leaders: Kellie Easton (Action4Equity), Tricia McManus (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools), and Mark Owens (Greater Winston-Salem Inc.).

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Economic Mobility 101: Moving the Needle in Forsyth County

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Virtual Event (Zoom)
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Join us for a webinar on featuring Dr. Craig Richardson (Winston-Salem State University Center for the Study of Economic Mobility), Vivian Pérez Chandler (Asset Building Coalition), Phyllis Caldwell-George (Financial Pathways of the Piedmont), and Shemeka Shufford (Novant Health).

The Women's Fund 19th Annual Luncheon Celebration

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Benton Convention Center
301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Join us to honor the power of collective giving and this year’s grant recipients at The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem’s annual luncheon celebration! Event details will follow later this year.

Legacy Society Gathering

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 6:00 PM

Join us for a celebration of our Legacy Society members and an insightful panel discussion with community leaders who are building our local common good. Members will get an invitation in the mail. The Legacy Society was established to recognize donors who add to, create, or intend to create permanent funds at the Foundation, ensuring lasting impact in our community both now and in the future. Contact us for more information on how to join.

Black Philanthropy Initiative's 15th Annual Fundraiser

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
S.G. Atkins Enterprise Center
1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr Winston-Salem, NC 27107

Join the Black Philanthropy Initiative of Winston-Salem for their annual celebration and fundraising event to support their work in strengthening local Black communities.

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Nonprofit & Community Partner Social

Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
S.G. Atkins Enterprise Center
1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr Winston-Salem, NC 27107

Join us for connection and camaraderie as we show our appreciation for your partnership!

Professional Advisor Breakfast

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 7:45 - 8:45 AM
‍Forsyth Country Club
3101 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27104

If you are an accountant, trust attorney, financial advisor, or financial planner who supports clients in their charitable giving plans, please join us for this annual event. You’ll hear Foundation updates and stories of impact while socializing and enjoying an early breakfast together – a great way to start the day! Event registrations will be coming soon.

The Women's Fund 18th Annual Luncheon Celebration

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Benton Convention Center
301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Each fall, hundreds of Fund supporters gather to honor the power of collective giving at The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem’s annual luncheon celebration.

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Black Philanthropy Initiative's 14th Annual Fundraiser

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
251 N Spruce St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Join the Black Philanthropy Initiative for their annual fundraising event. This year's fundraising event will feature the release of BPI's second research report, The Intersectionality of Black Life and Being.

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Appreciation Breakfast for Professional Advisors

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 7:45 - 8:45 AM
Forsyth Country Club
3101 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27104

We appreciate all our advisors who attended the Appreciation Breakfast for Professional Advisors September 19th at Forsyth Country Club - where we had a great crowd of over 80 advisors on hand to socialize, enjoy breakfast, and hear remarks!

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