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We're happy to share these items of interest from around our local network. Please e-mail us any opportunities you would like to be featured in future editions! (The Nonprofit Connection usually goes out during the first ten days of the month; we typically don't include fundraisers.)
TRAINING
Opportunities
+ "Learn. Share. Grow." Fall Volunteer Management Mini-Conference, presented by Metrolina AVA, Friday, October 13th, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (Charlotte,) $35.
Endorsed for NCAVA credit, sessions will take place from 10 am to 3:30 (to make it easier for those outside of the Charlotte region to attend,) and include presentations from David Johnson, Silent Images, on Visual Storytelling, and from Harriett Edwards, NC State University, on Volunteering with a Generational Bent.
More details and registration can be found here.
+ Come Find Out More About Love Out Loud's Pathways Program!
Love Out Loud, a HandsOn
Supporting Partner, has spent almost a year developing this innovative, faith-based program that seeks to engage volunteers in a new, relationship-intensive manner. They want to help volunteers find the best "fit" for their hearts and talents through an extensive assessment, training, and mentoring process. Pathways is partnering with HandsOn to develop and roll out this model, and we're ready to share it with our nonprofit partners! LOL and HandsOn will be hosting a series of information sessions at the Burress Family Center for Philanthropy (on the 3rd floor of the Winston-Salem Foundation's building at 751 W. Fourth St.,) through the month of October:
Tuesday, Oct 17th, 9:00-10:00 am; Thursday, Oct 19, 9:30-10:30 am; Wednesday, Oct 25, 2:30-3:30 pm; and Friday, Oct 27, 2:30-3:30 pm
. Space is limited for each session, and each session will cover the same material, so you only need to chose one to attend; please register for your choice on
LOL's website.
+ "Bridges Out of Poverty," presented by United Way of Davie County and Goodwill Industries of NWNC, Farmville Community Center, Mocksville, October 19th, 9:30 am to 3:30 am, FREE! The
United Way of Davie County and
Goodwill Industries of NWNC, both HandsOn
Supporting Partners, are presenting this workshop, which provides a new framework for understanding poverty, for free, to nonprofits that serve Davie County. (A generous local business has stepped forward to cover the costs of the workshop for all participants, which includes lunch.) In addition, they will be presenting the data for a new self-sufficiency standard for Davie County developed by United Way of NC. You can download the flyer
here. Registration space is EXTREMELY LIMITED so please RSVP by sending in your
registration form (without payment) to
Melinda Beauchamp today!
+ "
Hey, did you know....? Building on Collaboration Already in Motion!" VentureCafe session during "Nonprofit Night,", Wake Forest BioTech Place, October 19th, 5 pm to 8 pm, FREE! A
re you wanting to make an impact? Do you have questions about who is already working with those people or groups that you have a passion to help? Or are you just wanting to learn more about the collective impact movements already happening in Forsyth County? Then this conversation is for you! The session will feature a panel of for-profit and nonprofit organizations focused on partners coming together to answer your questions on our community impact projects and how you can get involved in efforts that are bringing non-profit, for-profit, faith-based and community organizations together toward common goals and outcomes for some of the most challenges issues of our city. There is also an opportunity for your nonprofit to set up an information table at the event. If you're interested in a table, please contact Fay Horwitt to reserve your spot. You can find more details about the overall event here.
+ Bridges Out of Poverty, workshop offered by Crisis Control Ministry, October 20th,8:30 am to 12:30 pm, Goodwill Industries, FREE!
Crisis Control Ministry, a HandsOn
Supporting Partner, invites residents of Forsyth County to join them for this important training about the impact of poverty and our response to it. Drinks and snacks provided. If possible, please read the book, Bridges Out of Poverty, by Ruby Payne, before the training. Space is limited, so
RSVP by October 13th. Can make the 20th or are outside of Forsyth County?
The United Way of Davie County, another HandsOn Supporting Partner, is also offering this training on October 19th. Contact
Melinda Beauchamp for more details.
+ "InTouch: Inspire, Invest, Involve, Invite," CapDev workshop, Wake Forest Charlotte Center, October 26th, 9 am to 4 pm, $119. Join CapDev, a HandsOn
Consulting Partner, for this 1-day campaign-planning workshop, presenting expert insights and thoughtful dialogue, focused on relational philanthropy and innovative campaigns. Ideal for nonprofit staff and board leaders to attend together. "InTouch" topics focus on the four essential elements of building relational philanthropy and innovative campaigns: Inspire supporters with a well-conceived case for support; Invest in your internal capacity to build and support a campaign; Involve leaders who are essential to engaging campaigns; Invite donors to participate in new and thoughtful ways. More details and
registration is online; the deadline is
October 18th--only 12 spots remain!
+ WNC 2017 Nonprofit Leadership Forum, hosted by WNC Nonprofit Pathways, Wednesday, November 1st, 2 pm to 6 pm, Asheville, $25. Join your colleagues in the western part of the state as they welcome author and speaker
Denise Barreto. During the forum, they will dive deep into the sudden urgency driving equity and inclusive leadership and why it's so difficult for the majority of America's leaders to act. Bring a team from your organization for the best learning and impact. Come with your experience and your questions!
WNC Nonprofit Pathways is HandsOn NWNC's "sister" capacity-building organization that serves western NC. More details and registration are
online.
+ Come Learn More about Christmas for the City 2017! Yes, I know--it's too early to think about Christmas! But we all know that's not true. If your nonprofit wants to learn more about how it can benefit from participating in the largest Christmas party for the city, please plan to come to an informational meeting on
Wednesday, Nov 8, 9:00-10:30 am, at the Burress Family Center for Philanthropy (Winston-Salem Foundation building, 3rd floor.) Christmas for the City is scheduled for December 19th from 4 pm to 9 pm at the Benton Convention Center. To learn more, go here, or feel free to contact Amy with any questions.
FUNDING
Opportunities
+ The Winston-Salem Foundation Announces New Funding Priorities! If you haven't already seen the announcement, the Foundation has articulated new focus areas for their grantmaking, as they head into their second century of work in 2019. Starting in that year, the Foundation will focus on
Advancing Equity in Education, with the Foundation supporting efforts to create more equitable educational outcomes for diverse groups of students in our community; and Building an Inclusive Economy, with the Foundation supporting efforts that create more equitable and inclusive pathways for people and places to fully participate in economic opportunities. Moving forward into 2018, the Foundation's staff will work to build deeper relationships with community partners working in the new focus areas through conversations with individuals and organizations to develop specific funding priorities and strategies to be announced in late fall 2018. Grantmaking in these focus areas will begin in 2019. The last funding deadline under the current guidelines will be November 1st; please visit the Foundation's website for more information.
+ Funds Available for School and Youth Gardens! The
Whole Kids Foundation is dedicated to supporting schools and inspiring families to improve children's nutrition and wellness. The Foundation's School Garden Grant Program provides $2,000 grants for edible gardens at K-12 schools, as well as nonprofit organizations working in partnership with schools. Consideration is given to new or existing garden projects at any stage of development that help children engage with fresh fruits and vegetables. More details are on
their website.
Applications must be submitted by October 31st!
+ Benefit from the Belk Charity Sale on November 4th! The
Belk Charity Sale is a private, four-hour sale dedicated to supporting local non-profit organizations. Participating charities will have the opportunity to raise money for their organization by selling event tickets at $5 each and keeping 100% of ticket proceeds. Ticket holders will receive 20% - 70% off of Belk purchases storewide, including special savings on rarely-discounted brands. It is a win-win! Belk's two Charity Sale events in 2016 together raised more than $11 million for thousands of participating charitable organizations located in Belk's 16-state market area.
Register for the sale
by calling or leaving a message at (336) 768-9200 x 319 or via e-mail to Martha White. Registration is open through October 13th!
+ Grants Available for Resident-Led Anti-Poverty Initiatives! The
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), established by the Catholic bishops of the United States, is committed to supporting organizations led by low-income individuals as they work to break the cycle of poverty and improve their communities. CCHD's grant programs include the following: Community Development Grants support nonprofit organizations that nurture the participation of people living in poverty to change structures and policies that affect their lives. At least 50 percent of those benefiting from the applying organization's efforts must be people experiencing poverty. Economic Development Grants support economic development institutions that include the voice of the poor and marginalized in developing new businesses that offer good jobs or develop assets that will be owned by local communities. Grants range between
$25,000 and $75,000
. Pre-applications for both programs may be submitted
between September 1 and November 1.
(Organizations are encouraged to submit their pre-application prior to the November 1 deadline.) More information about the application process can be found on
their website.
EMPLOYMENT
Opportunities
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The Shepherd's Center of Kernersville Seeks a Full-Time Director of Development! The Shepherd's Center of Kernersville, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, works with adults who are aging or with disabilities by providing services and enrichment activities. The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in directing fundraising, including community awareness, marketing, management of fundraising events, grant research/writing, donor retention/development, a future capital campaign, and major gifts. A bachelor's degree and at least two to three years management experience are required. The link to the full job description can be found on their website.
Resumes are being accepted via mail or email; d
eadline is October 20!
+ Crosby Scholars Seeks Development Officer!
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership,a HandsOn Supporting Partner is seeking a Development Officer! This new position will report to the Director of Development and Finance to expand the organization's development efforts including, but not limited to: planning, organizing, and directing all of the organization's fundraising via the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and oral and written communication skills, a college degree and five years minimum experience in professional fundraising. The
full position description
has more details; the position will remain open until filled.
+ Moravian Ministries Foundation in America Seeks Part-Time Director of Communications and Marketing!
The Moravian Ministries Foundation in America (MMFA), a HandsOn
Supporting Partner, is a non-profit organization, based in Winston-Salem, that exists for the sole purpose of supporting the work, mission, and ministries of the Moravian Church in America through its planned giving, endowment management, and donor advised fund services, and through its stewardship and capital campaign consulting.
Governed by a ten-member Board of Trustees, the Foundation currently has four staff professionals, including this position. The other positions are the President, Director of Faith and Philanthropy and Director of Operations.The Director of Communications and Marketing (Director) is a critical position within the Foundation as the primary driver of external communications and messaging to all MMFA constituents. The Director will develop and implement communication and marketing strategies for the Foundation in cooperation with the other staff. The Director will also play a critical role in supporting our donors, the churches and ministries we serve, and the full operations of the Foundation through consistent communications. This position is part-time (20-25 hours per week) and reports to the President of MMFA. Ideal candidates should apply directly to Chris Spaugh. You can find out more information by reviewing the full position description and by calling Chris at 888-722-7923.
OTHER
Opportunities
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Attend The Winston-Salem Foundation's Nonprofit Networking Event on November 2nd! This informal gathering gives local nonprofit staff and board members a chance to get together and network with each other, as well as with numerous members of the Foundation's staff. There is no program, and no RSVP required. (Please, just come! No need to call or e-mail!) Drinks and appetizers will be served. The event will be held on the 5th floor of the Foundation's building at 751 W. Fourth St from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. (Coming to our Speed Dating event that same night? No worries--you'll have time to pop upstairs before our event begins at 5:15 pm.)
+ Nominate a Young Staff, Board Member or Volunteer Leader for a 40 Leaders Under 40 Award! As a past winner, Amy wants to encourage you all to consider nominating one of your bright, young stars for this award.
The Triad Business Journal, which oversees the awards, is looking for extraordinary young professionals in the Triad who deserve to be honored for their leadership and accomplishments! Nominees must be over the age of 21 and under 40 by Feb. 16th; must be a leader within his or her organization and have had significant career achievements, and must have substantial community involvement outside his or her day-to-day job. The nominee must work and be civically engaged in any of the following counties: Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin. Self nominations are welcome. Winners will be honored at a special gala at UNCG and inside a special issue of the newspaper in February. The deadline to
submit nominations is
November 17th!
+ Need Some Land? We May Have a Match for You! We've become aware of a donor who is interested in
donating a piece of land on Silas Creek Parkway, near the Armory Building. The land is a "brownfield", meaning that it has some environmental concerns as a result of being a landfill at some point in the past. Because of that designation, there can be no residential development on the property. However, we thought that maybe one of your--our nonprofits partners--might hav
e a creative use for five acres of reasonably well-located land, to use for a non-residential purpose. If you do, please let us know and we'll get you in contact with the right folks!
+ Benefit from the Senior Community Service Employment Program from Urban League! The
Winston-Salem Urban League
is inviting all nonprofits in Stokes, Surry and Yadkin to sign-up as a host agency and receive the FREE benefits from engaging one or two participants in the SCSEP. The Senior Community Service Employment Program is a federally-funded community service and work-based job training program for low-income, unemployed seniors. Participants are placed with local nonprofits, where they work for approximately 20 hours a week for up to a year. The seniors are paid by the Urban League, and *not* the host organization. If your organization already has a volunteer that would meet the income requirements for the program, they could be eligible to be enrolled once you become a host site. You can learn more about the program on their website. If you are interested, please contact
Patricia Sadler, the SCSEP Director, or call 336-725-5614.
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The Verified Volunteers' Corner
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Last month's webinar:
Join three representatives from The Junior League to hear how they each implemented a unique, successful approach to cultivating leadership skills and building impact in the communities they serve. You will learn what leadership challenges exist in the nonprofit sector, and how to address them; tactics for developing a qualified pipeline of energetic nonprofit leaders; and ways to employ capacity-building as a strategy for advancing local community impact
This month's blog posts:
Verified Volunteers partners with many fantastic youth sports groups around the country and they've reported back trends in the sector that they feel should be shared with their peers. So, whether you're a Volunteer Manager or you've got kids playing little league, batter up and get ready, here are 3 growing trends in the youth sports section.
As the faith-based community continues to embrace the security that comes with screening volunteer candidates, they've also brought questions about how the process functions, what databases are searched, and a myriad of other topics on this important issue. They would like to share 3 important tips that will help you make sure you're getting everything out of your volunteer screening.
Headquartered in Urbana, Ill., The Carle Foundation is the nonprofit parent company of an integrated network of hospital and healthcare services, including the only Level I Trauma Center as well as Level III perinatal services in east central Illinois. For Carle, the majority of its hospital volunteers are comprised of pre-med and medical students at the University of Illinois. As such, it considers the online mobility of the Verified Volunteers platform to be essential to its volunteer recruitment and onboarding efforts. Read how The Carle Foundation streamlined and sped up its screening process with Verified Volunteers.
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HandsOn
JOIN / GIVE NOW
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HandsOn NWNC invites nonprofits to financially support our mission to build the capacity of local nonprofits and increase volunteerism. In exchange for
a minimum $50 donation, our Supporting Partners receive a variety of discounts on our program offerings and other special opportunities, that can lead to
savings as great as $800 per year! Vendors and consultants who work with nonprofits are also encouraged to become Supporting Partners.
Join HandsOn and Become a Supporter
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October 2017- Vol 10, Issue 10
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Whew! We made it! This month, we officially recognized HandsOn NWNC's 10th Anniversary--and what a great (though hectic) few weeks it's been! With the help of our
AmeriCorps NCCC
team and local volunteers from
Wells Fargo, Inmar,
The Winston-Salem Foundation
and others, we completed well more than 10 projects over the course of the past 8 wee
ks, all of which culminated in a celebration last week at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts surrounded by current and former board members.
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| Tamisha Keith, Winston-Salem Foundation volunteer leader, with fellow Women's Emerging Leaders alum, Karon McKinney, now ED of Youth in Transition, and Melinda Beauchamp, CEO of United Way of Davie County, a former board member, enjoying our 10th Anniversary celebration |
Christina Stewart, Winston-Salem Foundation, with Brittney Albert, HandsOn's Program and Marketing Assistant (and chief 10th Anniversary project cat herder,) Kristin Miller Henning of Korner's Folly, and Sofia Howson, our WFU SNIP intern who did much of the summer prep work for the projects.
Having been founded on the cusp of the largest economic downturn since the Great Depression, getting to this milestone was never a given for HandsOn. It was through the work and dedication of our staff, our board members, our funders, and our nonprofit supporters that allowed us to flourish and thrive over the past decade. The service projects were a great way for us to illustrate how many different facets of our community HandsOn touches, and demonstrated how we leverage local and national resources to help impact numerous issues in Winston-Salem. I want to say a sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has made this celebration possible, not the least of which is Andrea Hulighan, our board chair and chair of our 10th Anniversary committee. To see a great graphic that highlights our accomplishments over the past ten years, plus a list of all of the partners who benefited from a 10th Anniversary service project, please click here.
So now we're back to our "regular programming," which is always packed in October! We're in the middle of the
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We're also still actively recruiting for our ever-popular HandsOn Board Bank Speed Dating event on November 2nd! We have just one or two slots left for Supporting Partners who want to participate as a way of diversifying their board and committee recruitment pool. And if you--or someone you know--is interested in serving on a board, we'd love to have you come as a "dater!" You can find more details below.
I am filled with gratitude this fall to have had the honor and the pleasure to work with all of you for the past decade to make our community a better place to live, work, play, and serve. I can't wait to find out what our next decade brings!
Thanks for all you do!
Executive Director
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Nonprofit Finance Officer Network Meeting
Changes to Accounting Standards
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Thursday, October 12th, 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Location: 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-3rd floor, Neill Board Room (see map)
Do you have the primary responsibility for finance in your nonprofit? Then join us for an informal meeting with your peers to share ideas, tips, and best practices related to your work while meeting other nonprofit staff involved in finance. The group meets 3 times a year, is FREE, and you can attend as many meetings as you want.
This month's topic will focus on how nonprofits are managing changes made by the accounting standards' board in regards to not-for-profit financial statement presentation/format and the elimination of the class Temporarily Restricted Funds (one of the three fund designations) so that now only two will be reported: funds without restrictions and funds with restrictions.
The meeting is from 8-9 am, but you can arrive at 7:45 am to allow time for networking. Coffee will be provided.
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Hospitality + Service Workshop
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Thursday, October 12th, Noon to 4:30 pm
Location: 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-3rd floor, Neill Board Room (see map)
Hospitality + Service is a uniquely customized training program designed to help nonprofit and service organizations enhance client experiences by improving communication and connections with clients, creating warm and welcoming environments and effectively managing challenging situations.
Hospitality + Service equips staff and volunteers to improve the culture of hospitality in their organizations to create the most beneficial outcomes and experiences for clients.
The curriculum was created with the knowledge that most nonprofit organizations operate in an environment where
clients may feel a heightened sense of vulnerability or distress. Ensuring client dignity, while delivering much needed services, may be among nonprofits'
greatest challenges. By equipping staff and volunteers to improve the culture of hospitality within their organizations, organizations can address this potential obstacle.
Originally created by Hilton Worldwide, Points of Light and Taproot Foundation, the curriculum leverages Hilton Worldwide's internal Team Member trainings to infuse hospitality into the daily practices of nonprofits with the goal of developing a strong culture of hospitality over time. The curriculum consists of seven modules that are based on the S.E.R.V.E. principles of hospitality: Sincere, Empathetic, Respectful, Visible and Engaging everyone every time. HandsOn NWNC has customized the curriculum to meet the needs of nonprofits locally, infusing fun, improv-based communication skills activities that help engage and inspire participants.
At the end of this class, participants will know how to practice "radical hospitality" as a way of delivering top-shelf customer service to clients, volunteers, board members, and other staff members within their organization.
Our instructors for the class are
Melissa Thompson from SECU Family House, and Jen Brown from The Engaging Educator.
Melissa started her career in hospitality at age 16 when she took her first job at McDonald's. She realized quickly that she had a gift for connecting with people from all different backgrounds and enjoyed serving people. From 1991 to 2010, she acted as General Manager at 6 hotel properties in 5 cities.  Her last for-profit sector position was managing two properties in Winston-Salem. She joined SECU Family House in August of 2010 as the Director of Operations and is managing the daily operations and a staff of about 13 people along with many volunteers. She has a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Not-for-Profit Management from Salem College. In her spare time, Melissa stays busy as a board member and Membership Committee Chair for the Healthcare Hospitality Network (HHN), volunteering with her church, and spending time with her husband Pierce, two teenage children Marissa and Matthew, and shih-terrier Sundae.
Jen is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Engaging Educator. Through EE, her pedagogical approach of Improv as Continuing Education has reached thousands of people - all non-actors! - with the awesomeness that is Improv.
Before starting EE, she was an actor in Milwaukee, Chicago, and New York. After a few too many waitressing gigs, she found herself at the City College of New  York, getting a degree in Art History and working in museums as a museum educator. She realized the field lacked the 'how you say it' training and boom - The Engaging Educator was born.
Since 2012, Jen has grown EE to three locations in NYC, Winston-Salem, NC and LA, and recently began The Engaging Educator Foundation, a 501(c)(3) which offers free and low cost Improv workshops for educators, at-risk adults, teens and students on the Autism Spectrum. Along with Improv-based workshops, she is passionate about Autism acceptance within cultural organizations, and loves to personally collaborate with museums on the creation of socialization programs. Jen holds degrees and accreditation from Marquette University, City College of New York, St. Joseph's University and Second City and the school of Yes, And.
This class has been submitted for endorsement by NCAVA, which allows participants to earn credits towards the Certified Administrator of Volunteers in North Carolina (CAVNC) credential. For more information about becoming certified, please visit their website.
COST: $45 for Supporting Partners/ $55 for all others. Includes lunch and extensive take-home materials.
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Davidson County Workshop Series!
Introduction to Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning
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Friday, October 13th, 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Location: Davidson County Community College, 297 DDCC Road, Thomasville, NC 27360, Rittling Conference Center, Room 110 (see map)
Small Business Center at Davidson Community College
to present a series of shorter-
format workshops in
September, October, and November. Each topic was specifically requested by nonprofit leaders in Davidson County to meet the unique needs of the community.
This session offers an introduction to simple concepts your organization can use to track the impact you are having with your participants or clients. Learn the basics of measurement and evaluation that you can do yourself. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Results-Based Accountability (TM), a free set of processes to help you figure out the impact of programs with those you serve.
The class will be taught by J. Nelson Weaver of ResultsCraft, LLC. J. brings 20 years' experience in community health, health care and non-profit settings. Her skill  set includes engaging stakeholders in planning, learning, and measurement; coaching teams to create and sustain results; and creating monitoring and evaluation systems. J. specializes in helping clients figure out what results they want to achieve, creating simple systems to measure their impact, and adapting their strategies to achieve success.
She has worked as a Senior Program Officer for a health foundation, led coalitions and collaborative initiatives for 10 years through local health departments, and worked as a Quality Improvement Coach in primary care settings. She has also run a small nonprofit organization and has served on nonprofit boards for years. J. earned a Master of Arts in cultural anthropology in 1996 and a Doctorate of Public Health in 2001, both from the University of South Carolina.
COST: FREE!
(Registration priority is given to those organizations located in or serving Davidson County.)
(Please register to ensure your spot. Light morning refreshments will be served.)
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PRAVA Workshop
Shout It From the Rooftops!
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Wednesday, October 25th, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Goodwill Industries,
2701 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27105; Self Reliance Hall Room A (see map)
The work that your organization and its volunteers do each and every day is a story that deserves to be told. Join us to discuss the power of visual storytelling through social media and public media platforms as a way to bolster your volunteer department and organization as a whole.
Ed McNeal, City of Winston-Salem, will share how to leverage social media for your volunteer department, and
Karen Jarvis, from The Message Factory, will share tips on making the most from media relations.
David Johnson, Silent Images, will speak about the power of visual storytelling and how to use the art of storytelling to the benefit of our nonprofit programs.
PLEASE NOTE:
This workshop is being organized and offered by PRAVA, the professional development association for volunteer administrators; HandsOn NWNC is providing marketing and registration support only. If you have any questions, or need more details, please contact Leslie Moser.
COST: $25 for PRAVA members/ $40 for non-members.
Includes lunch.
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HandsOn Board
Board Basics Workshop
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Thursday, October 24th, 9:00 am to Noon
Location: 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-3rd floor, Pfefferkorn Conference Room (see map)
Most of us understand that strong boards play a critical role in the success of nonprofit organizations. Functional, knowledgeable boards help organizations gain credibility, build financial resources by providing access to the community, and serve as advocates and ambassadors of the organization.
Always one of our most popular classes, our Board Basics workshop focuses on the roles and responsibilities of individuals serving on the boards of current or emerging nonprofit organizations, boards experiencing difficulties in their effectiveness, and individuals considering joining a nonprofit board for the first time. Topics will include a review of 501(c)(3) laws and regulations, the purpose and content of By Laws, board governance, board roles and responsibilities, board/staff relationships, board policies, executive committee structure and responsibilities, attributes of quality boards, key benchmarks for effective boards, and other topics of interest as identified by workshop participants.
The session is presented by the ever-engaging
Karl Yena, a
2017 Cabot Community Celebrity.
Karl retired from RJR Nabisco, Inc. as Director of Worldwide Organization Development & Training. He served over 20 years as a senior  level manager providing consulting services to RJR corporate and operating company management of Del Monte, Nabisco, Sea Land Shipping, Kentucky Fried Chicken, etc. on a national and international (over 30 countries) basis in the areas of strategic and operational planning, organizational analysis, staffing structure, training and leadership development. Now an avid volunteer,
Karl works annually with over 100 nonprofits in North Carolina. He provides on-going mentoring/coaching to several current Executive Directors and assistance to municipalities, churches, civic organizations/associations, and non-profits in the areas of strategic planning; board development & assessment; staff development training; coaching; business planning; organization analysis & structure; executive search processes; potential merger discussions; mediation/facilitation; and human resources policies.
He currently Chairs one board and serves on several others. Over the past 30 years, he has served on over 200 non-profit boards. In addition to his 2017 Cabot award, Karl has also been recognized with the
2012 Work Family Child Champion Award, 2013 Winston-Salem Foundation Award and The U.S. President's Lifetime Volunteer Service Award.
COST: $50 for Supporting Partners/ $60 for all others. Includes light refreshments and extensive take-home materials.
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Nonprofit Essentials 2017-2018
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Thursday, October 26th, Noon to 4:30 pm
Location: 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-3rd floor, Neill Board Room (see map)
Strategic planning. Just the phrase itself can elicit a room full of "ughs" from nonprofit professionals. However, our class is designed to help you get past the "ugh" and get you started on learning how to "strategically think" through critical questions in order to create a longer-term plan that will actually be used,  rather than sit on a shelf collecting dust. (You know you have one of those now!)
Using case studies, participants will examine effective strategies and implementation, study the importance of addressing the organization's position in the external market; select an analytical and organizational approach to strategy formulation and implementation; and, most importantly, overcome strategic planning myths.
We're pleased to welcome back
Pat Dickson,
Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship and Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program in the School of Business at Wake Forest University, as the instructor for this session. Prior to earning his PhD in 1997  from the University of Alabama, Pat spent fifteen years as an entrepreneur, co-founding companies in the automotive parts and service industry and as a corporate executive serving as Director of Franchising for a regional retail and manufacturing company in the same industry. Pat is currently a Fellow and a past-president of the United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE.) Pat has two areas of unique expertise: New venture creation - including opportunity assessment, resource acquisition, technology commercialization and the strategic management of new ventures. He also has a specific expertise regarding strategic alliances - including formation and structure and the use of alliances for resource acquisition, technology transfer and internationalization. He has used his expertise to help nonprofits charter unfamiliar territory and use strategic alliances to expand their scope and growth.
The classes in the
Nonprofit Essentials series
are taught primarily by Wake Forest University staff, faculty, and alums, and are held once a month from September through June. Participants who finish all classes will receive a Certificate from Wake Forest University. Individuals can take single classes, or sign up for the full series. A series pass can also be shared by a single organization that may have several staff or board members who can benefit from different classes; this is the second class of the 2017--2018 series, and you can begin the series with any class.
COST: $50 for Supporting Partners/ $60 for all others.
Supporting Partners can register for
the entire, 10 class series for just $450! (The cost is $550 for all others.) Payment plans are available. All classes include a networking lunch and extensive take-home materials.
"Only $50 cost for delicious meal, friendly conversation and amazing educator is unbelievable!!"
(Use this same link to register either for the single class or the entire series.)
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Back By Popular Demand!
Board Bank Speed Dating!
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Thursday, November 2nd, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-3rd floor (see map)
If you are looking to make a positive impact, collaborate with people who share your values and interests, broaden your leadership skills, or expand your personal and professional networks, then maybe you are ready to serve on a nonprofit board or committee!
One of the best ways to find out about different nonprofits and their board opportunities is through our Nonprofit Board Bank Speed Dating events. Like typical "speed dating" events, you'll have the opportunity to talk directly with representatives of various nonprofits in 10 minute rounds about their organization and needs in terms of board and board committee members.
Prior to the event, we'll send you the mission statements and basic board information from the participating nonprofits. This will help you focus your questions and maximize your 10 minute speed-dating rounds. Although board/committee placement is not guaranteed, the event will familiarize you with different nonprofits and their culture, programs, and people, before committing to serve as a board/committee member.
We'll begin with time to mingle and enjoy appetizers, beer and wine (from 5:00 pm-5:20 pm. At 5:30 pm, we'll begin promptly with the board speed dating rounds. The event will last until approximately 7:30 pm.
All potential volunteer candidates must complete an application prior to participating in Speed Dating. If you are a nonprofit interested in participating, please contact Kathy Davis
directly for more information. (Participation in Speed Dating is a benefit available only to
Supporting Partners.)
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Davidson County Workshop Series!
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Friday, November 10th, 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Location: Davidson County Community College, 297 DDCC Road, Thomasville, NC 27360, Rittling Conference Center, Room 110 (see map)
This is the last class that we'll be offering in this fall's
This session offers an overview of nonprofit governance, including best practices. Topics include the role of the board, building an effective board, the relationship and roles of the board and staff, and how to monitor and evaluate the Executive Director. While not as intensive as our Board Basics class being offered in October, it will provide a strong background for those seeking more guidance in board best practices.
The session will also be presented by
Karl Yena.
Karl retired from RJR Nabisco, Inc. as Director of Worldwide Organization Development & Training. He served over 20 years as a seniorlevel manager providing consulting services to RJR corporate and operating company management of Del Monte, Nabisco, Sea Land Shipping, Kentucky Fried Chicken, etc. on a national and international (over 30 countries) basis in the areas of strategic and operational planning, organizational analysis, staffing structure, training and leadership development. Now an avid volunteer,
Karl works annually with over 100 nonprofits in North Carolina. He provides on-going mentoring/coaching to several current Executive Directors and assistance to municipalities, churches, civic organizations/associations, and non-profits in the areas of strategic planning; board development & assessment; staff development training; coaching; business planning; organization analysis & structure; executive search processes; potential merger discussions; mediation/facilitation; and human resources policies.
He currently Chairs one board and serves on several others. Over the past 30 years, he has served on over 200 non-profit boards. In addition to his 2017 Cabot award, Karl has also been recognized with the
2012 Work Family Child Champion Award, 2013 Winston-Salem Foundation Award and The U.S. President's Lifetime Volunteer Service Award.
COST: FREE!
(Registration priority is given to those organizations located in or serving Davidson County.)
(Please register to ensure your spot. Light morning refreshments will be served.)
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Nonprofit Essentials 2017-2018
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Thursday, November 16th, Noon to 4:30 pm
Location: 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-3rd floor, Neill Board Room (see map)
November's session of Nonprofit Essentials is designed to give an overview of nonprofit budgeting and finance, including financial terminology, the components of nonprofit financial statements, and a working understanding of a statement of financial position (balance sheet) and a statement of activities and changes in net assets (income statement). The course will also address how to build a budget, use performance standards to help make spending decisions, and address "red flag" issues.
The workshop will be presented by Chuck Kraft, the current Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem, and the founding Board Chair of HandsOn NWNC. Chuck came to Winston-Salem to attend Wake Forest University, where he graduated in 1980 with an accounting degree. Upon graduation, he worked for two local CPA firms for  ten years. In 1990, he entered the non-profit world serving the YMCA of NWNC as their CFO for 14 years. Chuck then served with Smart Start of Forsyth County for eight years, the last five as their Executive Director. He became the Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem, Inc. in September 2012. Throughout the years, Chuck has given his time to numerous other community boards and is very involved with his church.
The classes in the
Nonprofit Essentials series
are presented in partnership with Wake Forest University's Pro Humanitate Institute and taught primarily by WFU staff, faculty, and alums, and are held once a month from September through June. Participants who finish all classes will receive a Certificate from Wake Forest University. Individuals can take single classes, or sign up for the full series. A series pass can also be shared by a single organization that may have several staff or board members who can benefit from different classes; this is the third class of the 2017--2018 series, and you can begin the series with any class.
COST: $50 for Supporting Partners/ $60 for all others.
Supporting Partners can register for
the entire, 10 class series for just $450! (The cost is $550 for all others.) Payment plans are available. All classes include a networking lunch and extensive take-home materials.
"Only $50 cost for delicious meal, friendly conversation and amazing educator is unbelievable!!"
(Use this same link to register either for the single class or the entire series.)
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NEWS YOU CAN USE!
How to Best Help Puerto Rican Recovery Efforts!
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| Soldiers of Puerto Rico's national guard distribute relief items to people after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photo by REUTERS/Alvin Baez |
Shortly after Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean, Hurricane Maria brought its own devastation on Puerto Rico and other islands. The impact of these storms is nothing short of a humanitarian crisis and people are asking how they can lend support. As with Harvey and Irma, the two most important points remain:
- PLEASE DO NOT SELF-DEPLOY
and
- SEND MONEY, NOT THINGS
Even weeks after the storm, the island--and its 3.4 million US citizens-- still has extremely limited access to running water, electricity, and cell phone service; around 80 percent of the island's crops have been destroyed. The island simply cannot support large teams of volunteers at this time; indeed, many citizens are still trying to evacuate the island until it becomes more habitable. Because supply routes across the island are hampered by road destruction, blockages, and debris, as well as the lack of fuel for trucks, cash is even more crucial in this disaster than in some others.
Here are some of the largest groups spearheading campaigns:
We all want to respond when disaster strikes. The key is responding in ways that are appropriate, effective, and will make the most difference in the lives of those affected. Thank you all for your efforts, and we'll keep you posted as the situation continues. And let's all hope that this hurricane season is behind us!
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