CMS Foundation

The CMS Foundation works to generate financial investment to support Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and develop a community-wide culture of schoolanthropythe support of public education. Our mission is to serve as the trusted bridge between CMS and the donor community. We are dedicated to: Power Being a catalyst for achieving system-wide dreams, goa... ls and objectives Our vision is that Charlotte-Mecklenburg is a national leader in public education where teaching is an iconic profession and opportunity abounds for every child. The knowledge and skills required to succeed in our global society continue to evolve, and so do the needs of our education system. Public funding alone is not sufficient to provide our students and teachers the opportunities they need and deserve. It takes the support of our entire community. In our unique position as the bridge between Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the philanthropic community, we leverage and steward private dollars to help the district achieve its strategic goals. We work to ensure that private investments have a meaningful, sustainable impact on public education in our community.Read More