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Inclusive Leader Spotlights 2024

NCCJ’s mission of fighting bias, bigotry and racism and building more inclusive and compassionate communities for all of us – not just some of us, is a big mission that […]

NCCJ names Jennifer Ruppe as President & CEO

We are thrilled to announce Jennifer Ruppe as NCCJ’s next president and CEO. Jennifer, who has served as executive director of Guilford Green Foundation & LGBTQ Center since 2018, is a North Carolina native with 20 years of philanthropic experience rooted in community building and collaboration in Greensboro.

We’re looking for our next executive director

We are hiring! Following our longtime executive director Ivan Canada’s departure in January for an incredible professional opportunity as the president & CEO for the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, NCCJ is […]

Meet our 2024 Citation Award Honorees

NCCJ will honor Triad leaders Ellen “Lennie” W. Gerber and Dr. Henry “Hank” W.B. Smith, III at the Citation Award Dinner on Wednesday, November 6th.

María says “farewell” and embarks on a new journey

“NCCJ helped me find my footing and place in this country as an immigrant, it taught me that women always have a place at the table and that I don’t have to agree with everything I’m told. I learned that my body will always be the body it needs to be and that a conversation can truly, truly, change a life. “

NCCJ Names Interim Executive Director, Chairs for Transition Team Committee

Following Ivan Canada’s departure in January 2024, Erika Rain Wilhite will serve as NCCJ’s interim executive director. Mona Edwards and Neil Belenky will co-chair the Transition Team.

Triad workplace DEI Spotlights (2023)

NCCJ’s mission of fighting bias, bigotry and racism and building more inclusive and compassionate communities for all of us – not just some of us, is a big mission that […]

Bearing witness and standing up against hate in our communities

As we bear witness to the death and pain in Israel and Gaza, we cannot afford to look away from the fear and pain felt by our Jewish, Muslim, and Arab-American neighbors in our own community.

Alison’s struggle with the Thanksgiving myth

My ancestors made no effort to try to understand the culture of the Wampanoag. They took the land they wanted. They stole food and supplies.

Friends, I have some bittersweet news to share

I will be transitioning out of my role here at NCCJ in mid-January 2024 for an incredible professional opportunity as the next president & CEO for the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. 

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