Each year on National Philanthropy Day, communities across the country pause to recognize the generosity, compassion, and vision of people who give of their time, talent, and resources to make the world a better place.

Here in Cabarrus County, philanthropy takes many forms—supporting early childhood programs, investing in affordable housing, strengthening health access, helping seniors, fueling arts and culture, and so much more. But at the heart of every act of giving is a simple, powerful truth: people want to make a difference in the place they call home.

Helping them do that is the mission of the Greater Cabarrus Foundation, and one of the people guiding that work is Robbie Furr, Director of Development.

Robbie joined the Foundation to help donors connect what they care about most with opportunities to create lasting community impact—whether through year-end gifts, donor-advised funds, or establishing long-term legacy plans.

“At the Greater Cabarrus Foundation, philanthropy is more than just a donation,” says Robbie. “It is an investment in a thriving, resilient community. We specialize in providing the critical operating support and capacity building that allows local nonprofits to address the root causes of issues like housing, health, and food security. Our mission is to ensure local money makes local decisions to meet local needs, creating a dynamic legacy that will last decades. Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”