NC Foundations Host Other Foundations

RALEIGH, N.C.– The Coastal Credit Union Foundation , in collaboration with Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, Civic Local Foundation, and State Employees Credit Union Foundation, hosted a Philanthropy Summit last week in Raleigh, N.C.

The Summit was designed to connect a new group of foundations and nonprofits from across the state and give them an opportunity to network, connect and learn. 60 foundation and nonprofit organization employees/volunteers were in attendance.

Speakers included: 

  • Chad Helminak, chief impact officer, National Credit Union Foundation 
  • Eric Guckian, CEO, United Way of the Greater Triangle
  • Sarah Mann Willcox, executive director, N.C. Network of Grantmakers 
  • Selene Johnson, executive director, ABC of NC 
  • Katrina R. Knight, executive director, Good Shepherd Center

“We were honored to collaborate with our peers to make the summit a reality,” said Emily Nail, executive director of Coastal Credit Union Foundation. “This event was the embodiment of our mission to promote education, networking, and connection for foundations and non-profits throughout North Carolina.”

Below, from left: Jama Campbell of SECUF, Jaz Kilpatrick of Local Civic Foundation, Emily Nail of Coastal Credit Union Foundation and Lauren Whaley of Carolinas Credit Union Foundation.

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