Advancing Forsyth Together

PHILANTHROPY ROOTED in COMMUNITY

Introducing our 2025–2030 Strategic Direction

Forsyth County stands at a pivotal moment—facing real challenges, but also extraordinary opportunities for collaboration.

By moving forward through connection and listening deeply, we can embrace change with confidence, knowing our mission is to adapt and learn for the betterment of our community.

advancing forsyth together

Through our new strategic direction, we strive to reflect the needs and wisdom of our community.

‍We know that:

‍Relationships matter. Listening builds trust and lasting partnerships.‍
Equity drives change. Justice is at the heart of all we do.
Learning is lifelong. Growth and improvement come through knowledge-sharing.‍
Philanthropy is powerful. Generosity can reshape communities.

Our Strategic PrioritieS

A community-powered promise is at the heart of The Winston-Salem Foundation’s 2025–2030 Strategic Direction—keeping us focused on our goals, acting decisively, and investing in a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Philanthropy Rooted in Community

With a new strategic plan as our guide, we will stay rooted in our values and responsive to our community, creating lasting change where everyone in Forsyth County has the opportunity to thrive.

We aim to turn bold goals into tangible outcomes by:

‍Empowering Local Nonprofits with meaningful support
‍Offering Personalized Guidance to donors in support of local giving ‍
Building Partnerships and connections for long-term systems change ‍
Developing Clear Plans with adaptive strategies and accountability
‍Celebrating Our Collective Progress through stories that share our successes

2025–2030 Strategic Direction

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