Last Year, William Buster Took Over a New $1.25 Billion Foundation. Here’s What He’s Learning

Last Year, William Buster Took Over a New $1.25 Billion Foundation. Here’s What He’s Learning

Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, the hefty New Hanover Community Endowment is on a mission to serve its home county. We checked in with its inaugural president and CEO on what’s been an eventful tenure so far.

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For MacKenzie Scott, Health Foundations Offer a Path to Advancing Equity in Rural America

For MacKenzie Scott, Health Foundations Offer a Path to Advancing Equity in Rural America

In her latest round of funding, MacKenzie Scott backed several health conversion foundations in rural communities. The support could go a long way in areas that rarely see an influx of high-dollar philanthropy.

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Getting to Know the Dogwood Health Trust and Its Strategy in Western North Carolina

Getting to Know the Dogwood Health Trust and Its Strategy in Western North Carolina

A new health conversion foundation just emerged in North Carolina and is developing strategy for its first round of grantmaking. The opioid epidemic will likely be a focus. We talk to the chair of DHT’s board of directors to learn more.

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