NPower Charlotte Region, Inc.

To demonstrate that the use of technology (tools and support) makes nonprofits more effective and efficient

North Carolina Dance Theater

To strengthen the north end of Charlotte's uptown cultural mall with a permanent home, including classrooms and rehearsal studios, for the North Carolina Dance Theatre

Southeastern Council of Foundations

For 2008 general operating support

Donors Choose : Mustaches for Kids

To bring the "Mustaches for Kids" challenge to Knight communities and to encourage young men to financially support local public classroom education

Innovation Institute: McColl Center for Visual Art

To strengthen a building block for creative community problem-solving through an experiential, artist-led creativity program, called the Innovation Institute

Citizen Schools

To increase citizen involvement in the public schools by expanding a successful after-school program while experimenting with emerging technology to strengthen the volunteers' role with the organization and its long-term future

Foundation for the Carolinas

To inspire community transformation through presentation of Malcolm Gladwell at Foundation for the Carolina's 50th Anniversary event