STRENGTHENING
NON-PROFIT LEADERS & FUNDERS
FOR LASTING IMPACT

The future of the Carolinas begins with our philanthropic community in partnership with the people they serve.

THE CAROLINAS
ARE STRONGER
TOGETHER.

North Carolina and South Carolina not only share a border, but also Southern roots and social challenges that require collaboration among leaders in the non-profit sector.

Launch Carolinas Leadership Accelerator Program offers a chance for the region's philanthropic leaders to rediscover individual and organizational strengths and identify strategies to support a thriving region that is ready for sustainable growth.

About Launch Carolinas

WHERE CONNECTION
& TRANSFORMATION
INSPIRE PIVOTAL CHANGES.

Are you a trusted non-profit leader with a growth mindset? Applications for the 2026-2027 Class will open from April 15 to May 15, 2026. Explore the program brochure and the application preview to learn more about the initiative and the upcoming application process.

Program Brochure

Application Preview

$8M+ INVESTMENT IN
SOCIAL CHALLENGES
AND SOLUTIONS

With support from a list of collaborating foundations, Launch Carolinas will invest more than $8,000,000 to support 48 non-profit leaders across the bi-state region through 2030. The intentional investment in non-profit leaders, their organizations, and funders is essential to ensuring that these changemakers have the skills, tools, and networks needed to sustain solutions.

Investing in the Future