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Ways to Give

We invite you to make a gift to the NCBF in support of pro bono and public service programs advancing access to justice, service through the profession, civic education and professionalism. Every gift makes a difference and is recognized at one of our annual giving recognition levels.

Your gift enables the NCBF to unite the talent and generosity of our profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. Thank you!

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The North Carolina Bar Foundation Annual Fund provides operational support to pro bono, civic education, professionalism and DEI programs that annually engage hundreds of attorney volunteers to serve thousands of North Carolinians in all 100 North Carolina counties. Your gift empowers the North Carolina Bar Foundation to fulfill its mission to unite the talent and generosity of our profession to be…

Disaster Legal Services

The North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division coordinates the North Carolina Disaster Legal Services (DLS) effort in partnership with the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC). The DLS pro bono program provides disaster-related resources and services to the public and attorneys with the support…

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Foundation Program Partners support the North Carolina Bar Foundation and its mission to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. Foundation Program Partners enable the Foundation to serve North Carolinians statewide through lawyer-led pro bono and civic education programs including 4ALL-Lawyers on Call, Lawyers for Literacy,…

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Welcome to the 2024-2025 Leadership Gift Campaign! The NCBF Leadership Gift Campaign challenges volunteer leaders of the North Carolina Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Foundation to unite in philanthropic support of the NCBF, to achieve 100% giving participation among our Boards, Section/Division Councils, and Committees. As one of about 1,400 NCBA members serving in volunteer leadership this year, we…

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Contributors to the Foundation are recognized for cumulative annual giving for their gifts to the NCBF Annual Fund and Endowment. Contributors to the Foundation will be recognized for cumulative annual giving at the following levels: Justice for All Society recognizes individuals who have made gifts of $25,000 and above. Cornerstone Society recognizes individuals who made gifts of $10,000 – $24,999. Lawyer Leaders…

NCBA Liberty Garden

The Liberty Garden was built in 2007 and is located on the grounds of the North Carolina Bar Center in Cary, home of the North Carolina Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Foundation. The Liberty Garden recognizes the important contributions of lawyers who represent the diversity of North Carolina’s legal profession from both big and small towns. Lawyers are recognized by…

Named Endowment Funds

Since its formation in 1987, the North Carolina Bar Foundation Endowment has provided over $6 million in grant funding to high-impact public service and pro bono programs and projects across the state, including legal aid organizations, civic education programs, community service initiatives and programs that enhance professionalism. Endowment support is generated through the creation of Endowment Funds and Memorial Gifts,…

Planned Giving

The Platt D. Walker Society The Platt D. Walker Society recognizes those individuals who have made a planned gift to support the North Carolina Bar Foundation. Members or friends who provide written notification of their gift to the Foundation become a member of the Society. Planned gifts that qualify a donor for membership in the Society include a testamentary bequest,…

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Private philanthropic gifts and commitments are an excellent way to invest in the NCBF’s mission to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. Your private support ensures the NCBF’s ability to serve North Carolinians and advance the Foundation’s five values: access to justice, service through…