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Capacity Building... 9,500 square feet
Center for Capacity Building
Provides a robust nonprofit sector by equipping agencies with improved structure, expertise, and
accountability. Communities are generally organized around government, business, and nonprofits. If all
three sectors are not present and strong, it limits a community’s ability to grow.
6% $88 vs. $192
Grant funding received Per person average grant
by rural communities received in rural counties vs.
urban counties
500+ 100+
Churches in the Nonprofits in the
Twin Counties Twin Counties
Local pastors & community leaders
Bottom Line
Rural philanthropy remains underfunded in eastern North Carolina. Strengthening our nonprofit sector will create
new sources of funding and help identify community assets that could create economic opportunities, promote
new partnerships in workforce, and enhance investment strategies.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can
change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Data Sources: 14, 18 Margaret Mead
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