For Nan Hannah, the decision was an easy one. Volunteering and giving back are at the heart of who she is. Nan’s generous spirit has fueled her personal and professional pursuits throughout her life, so pledging a legacy gift to the NCBF was a natural extension of that generosity. Let Your Life “Speak” To make a deferred gift is to…
The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s (“NCBF”) chief objective is to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for North Carolinians. Much of the NCBF’s success depends on the commitment of donors and volunteers whose leadership inspires pro bono and public service programs that further the values of access to justice, service,…
The North Carolina Bar Foundation and NCBA Young Lawyers Division invite you to join us this #GivingTuesday, November 29th, and make a gift to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. Your gift, no matter the size, helps to support NCBF pro bono and civic…
My name is Stephanie Crosby. I am a paralegal and a proud supporter of the North Carolina Bar Foundation. My first experience with the NCBF was serving on the committee to create the 4ALL Statewide Service Day and I’ve been on the committee ever since. I’m proud to be serving as the co-chair of the 4ALL Statewide Service Day Committee…
Volunteer Leaders Answer the Call The Leadership Gift Campaign challenges all volunteer leaders of the North Carolina Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Foundation to unite in philanthropic support of the NCBF and its pro bono and civic education programs. The 2020-2021 campaign resulted in 32% percent overall participation among NCBF/NCBA leadership, raising $231,000 from 470 donors. Support from generous…
This article originally appeared in the November 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Woody Connette and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. Charitable donations are the lifeblood of colleges, faith communities and nonprofits. Imagine the human suffering in our communities without homeless shelters, food banks and crisis assistance nonprofits. Community symphonies and…
In response to the pandemic, the CARES Act provides additional incentives for charitable giving, an important one of which was extended into 2021. This year, taxpayers can deduct up to 100% of their Adjusted Gross Income (“AGI”) for cash gifts to certain public charities such as the North Carolina Bar Foundation. This provision allows additional planning options, including a unique…
Through the Endowment, the North Carolina Bar Foundation furthers the organization’s values of improving access to justice, supporting service through the profession, advancing civic education and promoting professionalism. Since the founding of the NCBF Endowment in 1985, it has grown to a value of $17M thanks to the generous support of individuals and organizations establishing Named Endowments as well as…
This article originally appeared in the May 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. The Young Lawyers Division of the North Carolina Bar Association recently announced the recipients of college scholarships for children of slain or permanently disabled North Carolina law enforcement officers. The…
The North Carolina Bar Foundation Endowment holds the Legal Aid of North Carolina Fund, which was initiated in 2007 with a lead gift of $100,000 from Charles D. Dixon (1925-2016). Matched by law firms across the state, bolstered by generous gifts from individual donors, and solidified by a transformative $1,000,000 gift from Mr. Dixon’s estate in 2018, the LANC Fund…