Ms. Tolle Whiteside

While some community foundations, which are not required by law to distribute a minimum percentage of their assets as grants every year, have lowered their "payout" rates, the North Carolina Community Foundation is standing firm, says Tolle Whiteside.

"The board restated our investment policy in that we'd continue paying out 5 percent," she says.
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"Nonprofits are feeling it from all angles," says Tolle Whiteside, who before joining the foundation served as president and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina.
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"Our hope is that we've taken some pretty drastic measures to make sure we're strong and stable," Tolle Whiteside says. "It's challenging to find ways to reduce costs without reducing the services we provide."

Despite the cuts, morale at the foundation remains strong, says Tolle Whiteside. "People appreciate the opportunity to be here," she says. "We've got a great staff and people are willing to make sacrifices to move forward."

And she says the organization is well-positioned to forge ahead.

The foundation was at the tail end of an eight-month strategic-planning process when the economy tanked, and the goals it had outlined then are still on target, says Tolle Whiteside.

"We were very clear in our strategic plan that our focus would be on our affiliate network, how we support communities across the state and how we attract new donors across the state," she says.
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"I hope the silver lining is that nonprofits are stronger and people and communities are more reflective around giving and what they're able to do," says Tolle Whiteside.

Ms Tolle Whiteside will outline the latest trends and prevention of child abuse and neglect by highlighting "multiple response" approach being piloted in North Carolina.

With a Masters' degree and over eighteen years experience in the human services field, Ms. Tolle Whiteside was instrumental in bringing intensive home visitation services to North Carolina. In addition, she serves as co-chairman of the NC Child Fatality Taskforce, a legislative study commission providing recommendations for laws that effect children's safety.

Tolle Whiteside brings more than 20 years' experience in the nonprofit sector to her new position at the NCCF.She currently serves as CEO and president of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, an organization she joined in 1990.Under her leadership the organization has undergone tremendous growth, including an increase of more than 350% in the annual budget; expanded programs delivered through a team of 14 full-time staff members; and an effective network comprised of affiliated organizations and individuals across the state.

Tolle Whiteside has been a member of several national and statewide inter-agency committees and groups, serving as chair of the Covenant with North Carolina's Children and co-chair of the NC Child Fatality Task Force, a 36-member legislative study commission.She is a 2005 recipient of the US Commissioner's Award.
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Tolle Whiteside said she was honored to join the NCCF and excited about her new leadership position."This is a truly remarkable organization with an outstanding staff that is known for serving North Carolina in so many ways," she said.

Tolle Whiteside brings more than 20 years' experience in the nonprofit sector to her new position at the NCCF.She currently serves as CEO and president of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, an organization she joined in 1990.Under her leadership the organization has undergone tremendous growth, including an increase of more than 350% in the annual budget; expanded programs delivered through a team of 14 full-time staff members; and an effective network comprised of affiliated organizations and individuals across the state.

Tolle Whiteside has been a member of several national and statewide inter-agency committees and groups, serving as chair of the Covenant with North Carolina's Children and co-chair of the NC Child Fatality Task Force, a 36-member legislative study commission.She is a 2005 recipient of the US Commissioner's Award.
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Tolle Whiteside said she was honored to join the NCCF and excited about her new leadership position."This is a truly remarkable organization with an outstanding staff that is known for serving North Carolina in so many ways," she said.

Tolle Whiteside to head N.C. Community Foundation
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Tolle Whiteside, president and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, will succeed Elizabeth Fentress, who is retiring after joining the foundation in 1988 as its first CEO.
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"The foundation has an incredible opportunity and is full of promise," says Tolle Whiteside."What's ahead for us is to define and act on the distinctive value we have."

The foundation faces both opportunities and challenges, she says, including making its impact clear to the communities it serves, and inspiring more people to take an active role in philanthropy in their communities.

Staunch says the board has charged Tolle Whiteside with building the foundation's visibility and influence while continuing its growth, including building its endowments and growing its unrestricted fund.

Tolle Whiteside says her initial priorities will be meeting with the people involved with the foundation, learning from the staff and board, and better understanding their strengths.

"I understand the needs of North Carolina communities, and I understand the power of community," she says.
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Tolle Whiteside, who joined Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina in 1985 as its CEO, says she plans to leave the statewide advocacy organization in mid-November.

During her tenure, she grew the organization's budget to $1.6 million from $60,000 and built a child abuse-prevention network of 300 member groups throughout the state.

"We have been successful in making the issue of child abuse prevention something people care about," she says.