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Michael
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Dramatic
change can begin with a tiny spark. We founded
the Michael & Laura Brader-Araje Foundation
to be a spark for change that will support
innovative programs geared toward improving
the lives of our fellow North Carolinians.
We are committed to focusing our investments
in North Carolina because giving back to
our community is a top priority for us.
As a new foundation, we are excited by the
opportunity to make a difference in our
state. We are motivated, in part, by what
we have seen other individuals and other
funds accomplish; becoming a part of the
local giving community allows us to give
back to a place where we have established
our roots and have experienced much success
ourselves. We consider it an honor and a
privilege to be involved in enhancing our
community—the most challenging and
worthwhile investment we can imagine.
In the spirit of our entrepreneurial background,
we believe in providing early investment
where we see the potential for success.
By providing philanthropic seed money to
worthy and promising causes, we hope to
launch programs that can grow and make a
significant difference. Our goal is to channel
energy and resources to help the people
of our region by providing opportunities
that did not exist before.
We are open-minded and optimistic about
what we can achieve. Just as there is no
limit to the imagination, there are no limits
to what we will consider supporting to enrich
people’s lives. By rewarding innovation
with philanthropic resources, it is our
hope to light a spark for change in North
Carolina.
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Michael Brader-Araje
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Laura Brader-Araje
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The Michael & Laura Brader-Araje Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality
of life for the people of North Carolina. In an ongoing effort to enrich lives and expand
opportunities, the Foundation supports innovative programs in North Carolina dedicated
to children, education, health care, women’s rights, and the natural environment.
Empowerment, education, and entrepreneurship—these values are at the core of the Michael
& Laura Brader-Araje Foundation.
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Empowerment, education, and entrepreneurship—these
values are at the core of the Michael &
Laura Brader-Araje Foundation. With an overall
goal of improving the quality of people’s
lives, the Foundation puts a grantmaking
priority on programs concerning education,
entrepreneurship, health, and community
affairs.
Social Return on Investment
The Michael & Laura Brader-Araje Foundation views each grant as an investment in social change.
Striving to maximize the effectiveness of each philanthropic investment, the Foundation seeks
innovative ideas with the potential to stimulate change and make a lasting impact. To that end
the Foundation has a strong interest in nonprofits whose drive, dedication, and business discipline
are well-matched to their cause. The Foundation believes that even a small grant can be a spark
for positive change, and a program of value can change the course of a life.
The Spirit of Collaboration
Partnerships with other funding organizations and individual donors are an important component in the
Foundation’s approach to grantmaking. The Foundation takes a particular interest in helping to establish
new programs by providing seed money that can leverage additional funding from other sources.
The Michael & Laura Brader-Araje Foundation believes charitable investment requires more than a financial
commitment. The founders often work in partnership with the nonprofits they support—volunteering their time,
and sharing their expertise and experience. By being actively involved with these organizations, the
Foundation is better able to respond to critical needs and contribute to successful outcomes.
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