Community Foundations provide a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. The Waccamaw Community Foundation (WCF) offers a variety of giving tools to help individuals achieve their charitable goals - and create lasting good work in their Communities.
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During the week of November 12-18, 2011, the Waccamaw Community Foundation will join more than 700 community foundations across America for Community Foundation Week.
Through an endowment created by Peter and Betsy Barr in memory of Frank Thompson, the Derricks will be given the opportunity to present a not-for-profit charity of choice with a $1,000 donation and the distinction of the Frank A. Thompson II Citizenship Award.
Same-sex spouses, life partners, adopted children, second marriages, religious conservatives, political liberals. Today’s families are increasingly diverse and families with foundations are no exception. The changing nature of your family may be creating challenges to harmonious and effective governance. Fortunately, the experience of other foundations is a laboratory of solutions. If you recently the Council on [...]
This past week marked my first experience attending the national Council on Foundation’s annual Family Philanthropy Conference. I found myself wearing multiple hats-representing the Council on Foundations as a board member, as well as SWIF, our region and our donors. I found the many conversations and connections I’ve had this week to be incredibly valuable for [...]
