Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' nonprofit fundraising partner is gearing up for its biggest event of the year. The CMS Foundation will host its 8th annual Schoolanthropy Luncheon on September 24, themed “Made in CMS,” at The Revelry North End.
The event, organized by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools foundation, will bring together supporters for an afternoon built around the luncheon and program. Tickets and sponsorships were available through September 4. The event will be held at The Revelry North End, and organizers can be reached through the foundation.
The foundation describes its mission as investing in innovation to help Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools address challenges and expand opportunities, using philanthropy to seed new ideas and accelerate transformation across the system.
A Track Record of Big Gifts
The Schoolanthropy Luncheon is connected to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
The CMS Foundation is led by Executive Director Sonja Gantt, a Charlotte native who was leaving the WCNC anchor desk after nearly two decades and took the helm when the organization was re-established in 2015, per EdNC.org. Financial information for the foundation is not discussed here.
Career Readiness Programs
The section discusses programs associated with CMS.
Those programs are discussed alongside CMS's broader career-readiness efforts.
Teacher Pipeline and Innovation Grants
The foundation highlights its Teaching Residency and Innovation Center as part of its work with CMS.
The article also includes a section on teacher-related topics.
A District Under Financial and Leadership Pressure
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a public school district, while the CMS Foundation focuses on philanthropy connected to the district.
The article also discusses the superintendent role at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
