Hotel Information
There are two courtesy room blocks near the conference venue. Parking is available and free at the conference venue, so please feel free to stay at a hotel of your choice.
Longleaf Hotel
300 N. Dawson Street,
Raleigh, NC 27603 (0.3 miles from the conference venue)
- Rate: $189/nightStays available: / Book by:
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 PM
- Parking: Free
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A note about accessibility: Currently, rooms are not fully wheelchair accessible, and there is not an elevator; however, the lounge and courtyard are ADA accessible.
Hampton Inn and Suites
600 Glenwood Avenue,
Raleigh, NC 27603 (0.5 miles from conference venue)
- Rate: $169/night
- Stays available March 3rd – March 5th, 2026 / Book by February 2nd, 2026
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Parking: $20.00/night
- A note about sound: In the heart of Raleigh's Glenwood South Entertainment District, restaurants and attractions are steps away. Each room is equipped with earplugs, and the front desk offers noise machines upon request.
Venue & Parking
9am - 5pm Venue
Civic Conference Center
Quorum Center, First Floor/Lobby Level 323 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
PARKING: The entrance to the Quorum Center parking deck is at 154 North Harrington Street. NCNG guests are welcome to park at Level 2 and above, in any unmarked space.
Accessibility: Sidewalk and ramp access are available from this lot to the rear salon doors. Note, there is no ramp at the front of the building facing West Jones Street. .
CEO Dinner
Posana
(Downtown Asheville)
1 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Navigation: If you’re driving, enter 1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC (Main Entrance) into your GPS. Note: This is not the final destination.
If you’re using rideshare, use the Lioncrest address: 63 Deerpark Rd, Asheville.
Main Entrance & Security:
Enter the Biltmore Estate through the main entrance at 1 Lodge Street. At the security gate, let them know you’re attending the NC Network of Grantmakers event. They’ll direct you to Lioncrest/Deerpark (63 Deerpark Rd.)
Parking:
Once at Lioncrest/Deerpark Area, parking is directly beside the Lioncrest building. Parking is free.
Finding the Venue:
The Promising Practices Gathering will begin in the Lioncrest Ballroom. Look for event signs to guide you.
WNC Celebration
Wortham Center
for Arts
18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Navigation: If you’re driving, enter 1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC (Main Entrance) into your GPS. Note: This is not the final destination.
If you’re using rideshare, use the Lioncrest address: 63 Deerpark Rd, Asheville.
Main Entrance & Security:
Enter the Biltmore Estate through the main entrance at 1 Lodge Street. At the security gate, let them know you’re attending the NC Network of Grantmakers event. They’ll direct you to Lioncrest/Deerpark (63 Deerpark Rd.)
Parking:
Once at Lioncrest/Deerpark Area, parking is directly beside the Lioncrest building. Parking is free.
Finding the Venue:
The Promising Practices Gathering will begin in the Lioncrest Ballroom. Look for event signs to guide you.
Health, Care & Safety
Our goal for events is always to create an environment where people feel included and welcome to be together in community.
Please keep the following in mind as you consider your own safety, care, health, and that of others::
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If you start to feel ill before the gathering, please do not attend. Contact Kiara Moore at kmoore@ncgrantmakers.org to discuss a partial refund.
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Review NCNG's Living Our Values document that shares NCNG's five values -- integrity, inclusion, community, collaboration, and curiosity -- and how we try to live into those values.
NCNG reserves the right to update our guidelines at any time. Please continue to refer back to the conference website and app to keep up to date. If there is a significant shift in guidance, we will email all registrants directly.
If you have questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Megan at 919-578-6437 or email her at mbostic@ncgrantmakers.org.
Accessibility
NCNG strives to make our gatherings accessible.
NCNG strives to make our gatherings accessible. For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Megan Bostic at 919-578-6437 or mbostic@ncgrantmakers.org by February 16th, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
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