Eastern Carolina Community Foundation

09/30/2026

Belle Zeigler, Executive Director, and Luke Powers, Board Vice-Chair who works for Harbor Freight Distribution Center in Dillon, were honored to attend this award presentation yesterday. ECCF is grateful for our philanthropic partnership with Harbor Freights Tool Foundation. Thank you Harbor Freight Tools for Schools for recognizing Cheraw High School teacher Andrew Smith and the skilled trades program.

09/15/2026

We still have some open spots available. Registration will close this Thursday, September 17, at Noon.

Ready to put AI to work for your nonprofit?

Join Apparo and Eastern Carolina Community Foundation (ECCF) for an interactive, hands-on workshop designed to help nonprofits confidently adopt AI tools and workflows that can save time, strengthen operations, and increase impact.

During this practical session, participants will:

• Explore leading AI tools
• Discover nonprofit use cases for grant writing, research, communications, reporting, data analysis, and spreadsheet automation
• Practice prompting and compare AI tools through hands-on activities
• Assess your organization’s AI readiness and discuss responsible AI adoption
• Learn from other nonprofits and share real-world experiences and challenges

Every attendee will also receive:

📘 Apparo’s 2026 AI Playbook for Social Good
📊 An AI readiness assessment tool
🎓 Access to AI tips and training resources
💻 An optional follow-up Tech Therapy session with Apparo’s technology team

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, communicator, operations professional, or simply looking for practical ways to use AI in your organization, this workshop is for you.

⚠️ Space is limited to 50 organizations, with one participant per organization. Reserve your spot soon!

After registering, please complete the lunch order form included in the confirmation message after you click “Submit.” Registration link is in comments.

09/04/2026

P*e Dee Nonprofits: Check out the Nov. 17th offering in Florence with 20 Degrees and Sara Gibson.

09/04/2026

Putting P*e Dee nonprofits on the map Christ City of Refuge. Thank you Together SC for the spotlight.

Christ City of Refuge gets it done by providing rent-free transitional housing, allowing people to save money and gain independence.

https://hccor.org/

Read their story here: https://www.togethersc.org/blog/christ-city-of-refuge---creating-a-space-for-second-chances

09/02/2026

We have 14 remaining spots available for this timely workshop.

Ready to put AI to work for your nonprofit?

Join Apparo and Eastern Carolina Community Foundation (ECCF) for an interactive, hands-on workshop designed to help nonprofits confidently adopt AI tools and workflows that can save time, strengthen operations, and increase impact.

During this practical session, participants will:

• Explore leading AI tools
• Discover nonprofit use cases for grant writing, research, communications, reporting, data analysis, and spreadsheet automation
• Practice prompting and compare AI tools through hands-on activities
• Assess your organization’s AI readiness and discuss responsible AI adoption
• Learn from other nonprofits and share real-world experiences and challenges

Every attendee will also receive:

📘 Apparo’s 2026 AI Playbook for Social Good
📊 An AI readiness assessment tool
🎓 Access to AI tips and training resources
💻 An optional follow-up Tech Therapy session with Apparo’s technology team

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, communicator, operations professional, or simply looking for practical ways to use AI in your organization, this workshop is for you.

⚠️ Space is limited to 50 organizations, with one participant per organization. Reserve your spot soon!

After registering, please complete the lunch order form included in the confirmation message after you click “Submit.” Registration link is in comments.

08/27/2026

Every donor wrestles with the same questions: Am I giving in the smartest way possible? Will my dollars really make a difference? How do I know the causes I care about will keep thriving long after I’m gone?

At Eastern Carolina Community Foundation, we understand those concerns. And we’re here to turn them into opportunities.

As the P*e Dee area community foundation, Eastern Carolina Community Foundation is more than a place to give—it’s a trusted partner. We know the needs of the P*e Dee area because we live and work here too. We connect generosity with the local projects, nonprofits, and opportunities that matter most.

When you work with Eastern Carolina Community Foundation, you don’t just give. You:
🌱 Multiply your impact by pooling resources with others who care about this region.
🛡️ Gain peace of mind knowing your gift is stewarded with transparency and expertise.
💛 Stay consistent with your values, ensuring your generosity supports the causes closest to your heart.
🌳 Protect the future by creating funds or plans that keep your story alive for generations.

Even a small percentage—of your estate or assets—can leave a powerful legacy for your family, your neighbors, and your community.

The question isn’t whether you’ll give—it’s how to make every dollar work harder for the future of the P*e Dee.

👉🏻 Swipe through to explore the many ways you can give through Eastern Carolina Community Foundation—from supporting local funds, to creating your own, donating gifts of appreciated stock, to planning a legacy that will last.

Now is the time to put your generosity and philanthropic goals to work where it matters most to you!

08/18/2026

What does a donation from Stephanie Johnson and Jessica Horne of the Florence team at WebsterRogers CPA & Consultants accomplish?

It allows ECCF to be a community asset where generosity meets purpose and legacy by investing in nonprofit partners throughout the P*e Dee.

08/17/2026

Ready to put AI to work for your nonprofit?

Join Apparo and Eastern Carolina Community Foundation (ECCF) for an interactive, hands-on workshop designed to help nonprofits confidently adopt AI tools and workflows that can save time, strengthen operations, and increase impact.

During this practical session, participants will:

• Explore leading AI tools
• Discover nonprofit use cases for grant writing, research, communications, reporting, data analysis, and spreadsheet automation
• Practice prompting and compare AI tools through hands-on activities
• Assess your organization’s AI readiness and discuss responsible AI adoption
• Learn from other nonprofits and share real-world experiences and challenges

Every attendee will also receive:

📘 Apparo’s 2026 AI Playbook for Social Good
📊 An AI readiness assessment tool
🎓 Access to AI tips and training resources
💻 An optional follow-up Tech Therapy session with Apparo’s technology team

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, communicator, operations professional, or simply looking for practical ways to use AI in your organization, this workshop is for you.

⚠️ Space is limited to 50 organizations, with one participant per organization. Reserve your spot soon!

After registering, please complete the lunch order form included in the confirmation message after you click “Submit.” Registration link is in comments.

08/14/2026

05/20/2026

P*e Dee local fundraising consultant, Jessica Cloud, CFRE, is hosting a free training on Tuesday, June 2nd at 12:00 PM ET that's worth putting on your calendar.

Million Dollar Mindset for Nonprofit Leaders is a free 50-minute webinar for nonprofit executives, board members, and development staff. Jessica has spent her career inside fundraising teams, and in this training she shares the exact mindset framework she used to close two $2 million gifts. She covers the real reason fundraising avoidance happens, how scarcity thinking quietly undermines your revenue strategy, and five practical tools you can start using right away.

It's free. It's online and live. And it's the kind of training that actually changes how you work.

Register here: https://www.realdealfundraising.com/millionmindset.html