"GIVING IS NOT JUST ABOUT ABOUT MAKING A DONATION, IT IS ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE."

–Kathy Calvin, Former President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation

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Empowering local philanthropy to create a stronger, more vibrant community

By connecting donors with causes, nurturing nonprofits, and supporting community needs, the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro acts as a catalyst for transformative impact in Greensboro. The foundation provides a vital platform for strategic philanthropy, connecting donors with the causes they care about most, and offering resources to amplify their impact. Together, they support diverse initiatives, from education and healthcare to the arts and food insecurity. Their collective efforts illustrate the incredible transformation that can be achieved when individuals and organizations come together to create lasting impact where it’s needed most.

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Why partner with Us?

We can help you grow your understanding of philanthropy and how to make an impact on charities and causes you care about the most.

CFGG has a proven track record of making a difference. Since our founding in 1983, we have granted over $330 million to hundreds of nonprofits. At CFGG, we live by the phrase “donor intent”. We have a clear vision for helping you achieve yours. We can help you understand philanthropy and how to make an impact on charities and causes you care about the most. Our roots in this community run deep. CFGG manages more than 700 charitable funds for individuals, families, businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations that are based right here in Greensboro.

We make it easy and meaningful to give back to Greensboro. Just ask the hundreds of individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that have partnered with the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. Join them in making an immediate and lasting impact by establishing your own fund or giving to one of our existing funds.

Whether you want to give today or in the future, we can help you devise a strategy that matches your philanthropic interests.

Meet the Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is the guiding force behind our philanthropic mission. Comprising accomplished individuals from diverse backgrounds and sectors, this dedicated group of leaders offers their wisdom, experience, and vision to steer our foundation toward its goals. Their commitment to our mission reflects a shared vision of empowering philanthropy for the betterment of our city, and their leadership is instrumental in driving positive change throughout Greater Greensboro.

Lawrence Czarda

Board Chair

President,
Greensboro College

Afi Johnson-Parris

Board Secretary

Attorney,
Johnson-Parris Law

Jennifer Hall

Board Treasurer

Partner,
KPMG

Legacy Giving

Helping you leave a legacy in Greensboro

Legacy gifts to CFGG provide permanent funding to address community needs while demonstrating the value of charitable giving for generations. Best of all, legacy gifts aren’t solely transferred through estates. We offer many options for gifts that you can make now, while you’re here to help decide how funds are used and can see the impact of your gift for the causes that you love.

FAQs

Are you curious about the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro?

Check out our go-to resource for answers to common inquiries about our nonprofit organization, philanthropy, and the community we serve. Explore our FAQ page to learn more about how we’re working together to make a positive impact in Greater Greensboro.

Meet Our Team

The faces behind the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

These are the people forging relationships with individuals, nonprofits, community leaders, and donors from across our community. They are the ones who shepherd along big projects, like LeBauer Park and the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. And they are the ones organizing donation drives and physically clearing the debris after a devastating tornado ripped through our city. They know Greensboro. But most importantly, they care about Greensboro.

Leadership Team

Walker Sanders

President

wsanders@cfgg.org
(336) 790-5198

Martin Acevedo

Vice President Marketing & Communications

macevedo@cfgg.org
(336) 790-7812

Cathy Knowles

Vice President Development & Donor Engagement

cknowles@cfgg.org
(336) 790-7798

Brandon Zeigler

Chief Impact Officer, VP Grants & Initiatives

bzeigler@cfgg.org
(336) 790-6339

Impact

The impact made at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro resonates through the heart of our community, touching lives, inspiring change, and fostering a sense of unity. Read more about the people and organizations we work with to create lasting impact.

Grants

Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Announces $1.5 Million in Grants

The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (“Community Foundation”) announces $1.5 million in nonprofit grants to support the Foundation’s focus on eldercare, health and wellness, economic mobility, and cultural vibrancy in the Triad. $1.1 million of these funds will support capital improvements for equipment, facilities, and housing for older adults through the Charles L. “Buddy” Weill Fund (“Weill Fund”), a permanent endowment of the Community Foundation.

Legacy

A Legacy of Exceptional Educators

A scholarship in memory of one of Greensboro’s most beloved educational leaders has created a pathway to success for generations of Guilford County teachers. When John R. Kernodle, Jr., died