Band Together is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses live music as a platform for social change. We have been a force of positive change and impact in the Triangle community since 2001! Following the tragic events on 9/11, our founders decided to be the change they wanted to see in the world. They co-founded what has become, to date, a philanthropic machine in the Triangle.

A key reason for the success of Band Together is our partnerships with local nonprofits.  Every year, after a rigorous vetting process, Band Together chooses a different Triangle nonprofit in need. Since September 11, 2001, under the leadership of a great Board and driven by a team of dynamic volunteers, Band Together has donated more than $9 million to nearly 20 Triangle nonprofits, including The YMCA of The Triangle, Special Olympics, Stop Hunger Now, Food Bank of Eastern NC, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, SAFEchild, The Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood, StepUP Ministry, Alliance Medical Ministry, Tammy Lynn Center, Triangle Family Services and Communities In Schools of Durham/Wake County. Our 2019 partnership is with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle.

Band Together has made some monumental steps forward in the evolution of the organization.  In 2010, the first Advisory Board was formed and is comprised of a group of energetic community leaders and music lovers committed to the success of Band Together.  In 2012 we hired our first Executive Director, and in 2014 topped the $3.5 million mark in total dollars  raised  to benefit the Triangle community. And in 2015 we added a program manager, raised $2 million with StepUp Ministry, and surpassed $5.5 in total dollars raised for our community.

Looking to the future, we hope that you will join our band of volunteers, staff and partners to continue to make the Triangle the best place to live in the country. We appreciate your support and involvement as we venture to continue to grow the largest annual philanthropic live music event in the Southeast.

 leadership team