First Citizens Bank and Resilia Unite to Strengthen Nonprofits and Build Equitable Communities

First Citizens Bank has formed a strategic partnership with Resilia, a leading capacity-building solutions provider, demonstrating a firm commitment to corporate citizenship. This collaboration aligns with First Citizens' values of long-term thinking and cultivating lasting relationships to drive positive community change.

The program brings together a cohort of 25 nonprofit partners dedicated to serving underserved and low-to-moderate-income communities. First Citizens was drawn to Resilia's multifaceted approach, which provides nonprofits with cutting-edge technology, extensive resources, personalized coaching, and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing.

"At First Citizens Bank, we are honored to serve as a trusted partner to communities across our footprint," said Bobbie Salgado, Senior Director of CRA & Community Development. "Strengthening these vital nonprofit organizations is key to empowering residents, providing essential assistance, and revitalizing neighborhoods. Our partnership with Resilia equips nonprofits with tools and training to amplify their impact and create lasting improvements aligned with our 'Forever First' philosophy of corporate stewardship."

Barbara Dirks, CEO of Resilia, noted the transformative potential of the collaboration: "We are thrilled to unite with an institution like First Citizens that shares our vision of uplifting underserved communities through nonprofit empowerment. By combining our capacity-building expertise with their financial leadership and community connections, we can uplift nonprofits to new heights of efficacy and reach."

This alliance between First Citizens Bank and Resilia forges a new path where financial institutions and capacity-builders collaborate to empower underserved communities. Their partnership demonstrates the potential of strategic cross-sector collaboration in promoting a more equitable society.

About Resilia
Resilia is a Series B tech-for-good company powering the people changing the world. With Resilia, grantmakers support nonprofits with capacity building and the ability to fully reach their potential. Through integrated technology, learning resources and live learning, Resilia empowers organizations to overcome obstacles and achieve equitable outcomes benefitting diverse populations. Trusted by top grantmaking institutions and nonprofits nationwide, Resilia builds clear pathways for nonprofit success — making every dollar invested more impactful by optimizing organizations to harness the full promise of capacity building for their mission. Learn more about how Resilia helps grantmakers maximize their impact on communities, strengthen nonprofits, and contribute to a resilient philanthropic ecosystem at www.resilia.com.

About First Citizens
First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial, and wealth clients build lasting financial strength. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., and now celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding, First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability, and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services, including a network of more than 500 branches and offices in 30 states; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing, and other financial services coast to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with over $200 billion in assets. Discover more at firstcitizens.com.