Upcoming Events
Future Fund Subcommittee Night
Join us for an exciting evening of collaboration and community engagement at Future Fund's Subcommittee Night! On Thursday, March 14th from 5:30pm-7pm, we're bringing together members for an opportunity to get involved and make a difference. Whether you're passionate about shaping our grant-making initiatives or eager to drive engagement and outreach efforts, there's a place for you at our Grants Committee and Engagement Committee breakout sessions. Come network with like-minded individuals, share your ideas, and help shape the future of our community. Don't miss out on this chance to connect, contribute, and make an impact with Future Fund!
Open House
This is your chance to dive into the heart of Future Fund, discover how you can be a part of shaping the future of Greensboro, and meet the incredible minds behind the 2024 Future Fund Steering Committee.
A group of young (22-40ish) professionals who are investing their time, energy and a few dollars into making Greensboro AWESOME.
Started in 1999 by a group of community-minded, forward-thinking young professionals, the Future Fund is a pipeline for Greensboro’s next generation of philanthropic leaders. This initiative of The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro gives members the chance to become part of something bigger than themselves while making their city a great place to live, work and play. Active members plan and produce the innovative Future Fund Program to award over $50,000 to local nonprofits.
Future Fund members, better known as Future Funders, gain experience in personal philanthropy and grantmaking through their work on various subcommittees to plan programs and events. They tap into opportunities for leadership experience, mentoring, and developing new skills.
Each dollar in this permanent field of interest endowment is invested for growth, ensuring the fund will exist in perpetuity for generations of young professionals to come.
Young Professionals on Tap
Join six leading young professional groups in Greensboro for networking, fun, food and drinks hosted by the Steel Hands Brewing.
Learn about the following organizations: synerG Young Professionals. the Greensboro Jaycees, Future Fund, United Way Young Leaders, Junior League & Vivace and how you can get involved in the community.
Entertainment and snacks provided by Steel Hands Brewing. Drinks are on You. Connections are on Us.
FUTURE FORWARD: Bonus Grantmaking Night
All Future Fund members (annual and lifetime) are invited to be a part of granting out an additional $10,000 to the incredible nonprofit finalists participating in the 2023 Future Fund Grant Cycle.
You MUST be a lifetime or annual member of Future Fund to attend.
Nonprofit Accounting 101
Developing and implementing the financial path of nonprofits is thoughtful work. Our panel of professional advisors invites you to join the conversation on optimizing your organization’s finances. Panelists include:
Keith Hiatt, CAP, AEP, CAP
Partner, Breslow Starling
https://breslowstarling.com/attorney/keith-hiatt-cpa-aep-cap/Dennis Stearns
Senior Wealth Management Advisor
Stearns Financial Group
https://stearnsfinancial.com/dennis-stearns.html
Potential Topics:
Understanding audits & 990 Forms.
Developing an active annual budget that informs and delights the leadership team, the board, and the person in charge of updates and cash flow.
Monthly closes.
Document retention policies.
Online Via Zoom
Grasshoppers Game with Future Fund
Join us on August 3rd at the Greensboro Grasshoppers Stadium. Enjoy the game day buzz with Future Fund. All Future Fund Members will get a free ticket to attend. Follow FutureFundGSO on social media to stay updated!
Future Fund Happy Hour
Everyone's welcome! Join us for some drinks and snacks at Oden Brewing Company.
Grant Cycle Now Open!
Future Fund is pleased to announce the Future Fund Grant cycle is now open! We have made some changes this year! Our grant committee is dedicated to creating an inclusive process that welcomes diverse organizations to partner with us for the good of our community. We are excited to welcome our next group of vibrant, high-impact nonprofit teams.
Future Fund Happy Hour
RSVP For Our 2023 Kickoff Event Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/post-holidays-happy-hour-hangout-tickets-500940024097
September Committee Meetings
Want to get together? Have some fun and make a difference? Join a Future Fund Committee.
Each month we will meet and mingle from 5:30-6:00pm. (drinks and food on your own) Then we will break into committees to plan all the programs and events that make Future Fund awesome.
If you don't have time to stay for the ocmmittee- at least come mingle!
Which committee?
Promotions Committee is for those who love marketing, talking to new people, events and being yoru general hype person.
Programming Committee is for those who love reaching out community leaders and nonprofits, and facilitating our nonprofit fianlist program.
Don't worry, you can try both and see what you love! We're here to help!
What if I'm not a Funder yet?
This is open to all Future Funders (annual and lifetime) and if you're interested in become one, come join us!
Interested in knowing more? Email info@futurefundgso.org.
RSVP AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/374534973187
Aug Committee Meetings
Want to get together? Have some fun and make a difference? Join a Future Fund Committee.
Each month we will meet and mingle from 5:30-6:00pm. (drinks and food on your own) Then we will break into committees to plan all the programs and events that make Future Fund awesome.
If you don't have time to stay for the ocmmittee- at least come mingle!
Which committee?
Promotions Committee is for those who love marketing, talking to new people, events and being yoru general hype person.
Programming Committee is for those who love reaching out community leaders and nonprofits, and facilitating our nonprofit fianlist program.
Don't worry, you can try both and see what you love! We're here to help!
What if I'm not a Funder yet?
This is open to all Future Funders (annual and lifetime) and if you're interested in become one, come join us!
Interested in knowing more? Email info@futurefundgso.org.
RSVP AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/374533980217
Young Professional Night at the Grasshoppers
Each year, Greensboro's young professional organizations throw a networking party for YPs to mix, mingle, and connect. We are excited to announce that YP On Tap will take place at a Greensboro Grasshoppers Thirsty Thursday game on August 11th in the Sunbrella section! Come out to meet new connections and enjoy Thirsty Thursday at the Grasshoppers ($1 soda, $1 water, $2 domestic and $3 craft).
The first 100 young professionals to register through eventbrite will receive a free ticket to the baseball game!
The gates will open at 5:30pm especially for this event! When you arrive at the ballpark, head over to the Sunbrella Shade Zone (in left field near the grandstand bar). Each YP organization will have a table for you to visit and learn more about how to get involved. Attendees who visit each organization's table will be entered to win a raffle prize! Once you've checked out all the organizations, hang around the Sunbrella Shade Zone to continue networking and enjoying the game!
Thank you to Arch MI for generously sponsoring this event! Learn more about Arch MI and available career opportunities!
2022 YP On Tap is hosted by Future Fund, Greensboro Jaycees, High Point Young Professionals, synerG, and YP Civitan.
RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yp-on-tap-2022-tickets-388049144437
JULY Committee Meetings
Want to get together? Have some fun and make a difference? Join a Future Fund Committee.
Each month we will meet and mingle from 5:30-6:00pm. (drinks and food on your own) Then we will break into committees to plan all the programs and events that make Future Fund awesome.
If you don't have time to stay for the ocmmittee- at least come mingle!
Which committee?
Promotions Committee is for those who love marketing, talking to new people, events and being yoru general hype person.
Programming Committee is for those who love reaching out community leaders and nonprofits, and facilitating our nonprofit fianlist program.
Don't worry, you can try both and see what you love! We're here to help!
What if I'm not a Funder yet?
This is open to all Future Funders (annual and lifetime) and if you're interested in become one, come join us!
Interested in knowing more? Email info@futurefundgso.org.
RSVP AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/349243385367
Quarterly Volunteer Event-- More details coming soon
We will host our Quarterly Volunteer event in July or August. Keep checking on Facebook or here on our website for more details.
Future Funder Wine Tasting at Lewis & Elm
An exclusive wine tasting for Future Funders!
Have you been to Lewis & Elm, the hip new wine bar in downtown Greensboro? Well, come and enjoy a private tasting for Future Funders!
Join us for a curated selection of 4 unique wines from around the world. Your ticket also includes a welcome glass of sparkling wine and light food pairings.
Limited space is available so reserve your ticket now! The event is open to Future Funders and guests, so invite your friends. This will be a great night to see old friends and get to know new people!
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
*Ticket includes wine, food, tax, and gratuity.
JUNE Committee Meetings
Want to get together? Have some fun and make a difference? Join a Future Fund Committee.
Each month we will meet and mingle from 5:30-6:00pm. (drinks and food on your own) Then we will break into committees to plan all the programs and events that make Future Fund awesome.
If you don't have time to stay for the ocmmittee- at least come mingle!
Which committee?
Promotions Committee is for those who love marketing, talking to new people, events and being yoru general hype person.
Programming Committee is for those who love reaching out community leaders and nonprofits, and facilitating our nonprofit fianlist program.
Don't worry, you can try both and see what you love! We're here to help!
What if I'm not a Funder yet?
This is open to all Future Funders (annual and lifetime) and if you're interested in become one, come join us!
Interested in knowing more? Email info@futurefundgso.org.
RSVP AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/349233295187
PROMOTIONS Committee Meeting
Like Marketing, Recruiting new people (aka being a hype person) and/or events?
Join the Promotions committee for Future Fund. This monthly meeting will be held IN-PERSON. Great way to be social and give back.
Open to all Future Funders (annual and lifetime).
Interested in knowing more? Email info@futurefundgso.org.
PROGRAMMING Committee Monthly Meeting
Want to help find nonprofits to receive grant money? Love finding people in the community to help nonprofits grow?
Join the PROGRAMMING committee for Future Fund. This monthly meeting will be held IN-PERSON. Great way to be social and give back.
Open to all Future Funders (annual and lifetime).
Interested in knowing more? Email info@futurefundgso.org.
Get Involved with Future Fund
Future Fund is the place for young professionals who want to give back to Greensboro.
Besides planning fun networking and social events, Future Funders host Future Fund 10 LIVE-- Greensboro's only nonprofit pitch program that awards $45,000 to local nonprofits. Funders run a mentorship program to elevate the nonprofit finalists and help coach them on their pitch. Future Fund is also the gateway to serving on a nonprofit board. So if you want to make an impact in Greensboro--this is where you start.
Whether you want to give a lot of time, or just a little, come learn about how you can get involved in Future fund!
Register online HERE.
Future Fund 10 LIVE--NOW May 4, 2022
FF10LIVE is a high-energy event where ten nonprofits compete to win cash awards by making three-minute pitches and then audience members vote to give away over $45,000 in grant money – that’s you!
Future Fund 10 LIVE includes receptions before and after the pitches where the audience can interact and connect with the entire Future Fund 10 Class to learn more about their missions and opportunities for support and engagement.
Tickets include general admission, wine, beer, heavy appetizers, dessert, plus the opportunity to vote on the $20,000 grand prize! (Future Funders can vote for the $12,000 and $8,000 prize too!) Join or Renew your membership today!
Tickets $10 for Lifetime and Annual Future Fund members and $35 for others. Future Funders Check your email for a discount code or email us at info@futurefundgso.org.
This will be the can’t miss event of the year and we want you there!
5:15pm Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres
6:00 pm Program begins
7:20 pm Dessert reception with finalists
8:45 pm Program ends
Funders & Finalists Event
Funders and Finalists Unite! We are getting together to hear from all our past Nonprofit Finalists and see how we can help them out. Mingle with funders, finalists and more! Food and Drink Provided.
RSVP HERE