Giving Back on the Outer Banks: What to Know About Tax-Deductible Gifts

As the year winds down here on the Outer Banks, many of us start thinking about giving back—to the places, people, and causes that make this community so special.

OBCF 101-13- Ways To Give

As the season of giving approaches, we wanted to take a moment and use OBCF 101-13 to let you know all of the ways you can give to the Community Foundation.

Remembering Perry White

Everyone at the Outer Banks Community Foundation would like to extended our sincere condolences to the family of Peregrine Barclay “Perry” White.

Boland-Hunter Fund Ignites Hands-On STEM Learning Across Dare County

When donors Jim Willis and Bob McKay set out to support local schools, they weren’t looking to fund “more of the same.” They wanted to light a spark—giving educators the freedom and resources to try bold, hands-on STEM projects that spark curiosity and confidence.

OBCF 101-12- What age ranges does the OBCF help?

For OBCF 101-12 we are expanding to talk about what age ranges the Outer Banks Community Foundation helps.

A Race to Be Thankful For: First Flight Track Club Starts New Duck Turkey Trot 5K

The First Flight Track Club is partnering with the Town of Duck to host the inaugural Duck Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, November 27. 

OBCF 101-11- What’s the best way for someone 18-30 years old to get involved with OBCF?

We are constantly striving to reach all ages on the Outer Banks. If you are 18-30 years old, OBCF 101-11 is for you! 

Hope beyond the bars: How community support is changing lives at the Dare County Detention Center

Few people think about what happens inside a detention center beyond the obvious work of keeping the public safe. But behind the locked doors and long shifts, there’s a quieter mission underway in Dare County, one centered on healing, dignity, and second chances.

50 Years of Dare Arts – A Retrospective of the Community Foundation’s Support

When you look back on the last 50 years of Dare Arts, you see a small grassroots organization that has continuously grown, adapted, and evolved into the thriving, vibrant nonprofit that it is today. 

Donor-Advised Funds: So Much to Celebrate

Here at the Outer Banks Community Foundation, we often talk with people who are surprised to learn just how many ways there are to give back through their local community foundation. In addition to legacy gifts and scholarships, one of the most flexible and rewarding options is a donor-advised fund.