Join the HandsOn Team at the NC Center for Nonprofits' Conference, "Homegrown Innovation," in Winston-Salem in December! Most of you know what fans we are of the NC Center for Nonprofits , and the value we find in their annual conference. This year, the conference is being held right here in Winston-Salem! Because networking is such an important part of nonprofit work, the 2019 Conference is homegrown! Renew relationships and make new connections with nonprofit peers from across the state at Homegrown Innovation , on December 4-5 . Share expertise from speakers (hailing from our home state) in 15+ sessions, including four Deep Dive Workshops; connect with businesses and consultants that work specifically with nonprofits in the Nonprofit Marketplace; explore funding during the mini funders fair; and more! (Spoiler alert: We'll be presenting about our HandsOn Board Speed Dating events!) Early bird registration is open now and starts at just $230 for two full days; young professionals under 30 can attend for just $150 ! See the full schedule and register today!

Funding Opportunities

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Community Progress Fund The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) is now accepting applications for its Community Progress Fund . Sometimes, a local organization, idea, issue or project needs that extra boost at just the right time to continue to make progress toward an end goal. The Community Progress Fund seeks to support local communities by making time-limited investments at key moments and is intended to build on existing momentum to help move an issue, idea or organization forward. The Progress Fund allows communities to test ideas, expand promising efforts or achieve greater impact. Thus, the parameters for this approach are intentionally broad. In addition, ZSR desires to be accessible to areas of the state that have relatively higher needs and fewer resources, and to support and learn from those communities. Consequently, preference will be given to those areas of the state.

The Foundation’s goal is to award a significant portion of grants to organizations that are run by and primarily serve people of color; therefore, ZSR strongly encourages applications from these organizations. Letters of Intent are being accepted now; ZSR will review them and contact select applicants who will move to the next phase of the process. This includes ZSR staff scheduling visits in these communities in Spring 2020 to learn more about their proposals. Grant decisions will be made in May 2020. The grant period for grants awarded will begin in July 2020. For more information about ZSR’s Community Progress Fund, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit their website. The deadline to apply for a Progress Fund grant is December 3rd at noon!

American Honda Foundation Offering STEM Grants The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. They support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. All 501(c)3 charities with a focus on y outh education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy are eligible to apply. Organizations may only submit one request in a 12-month period. This includes colleges and universities with several departments/outreach programs. Typical grants range from $20,000 to $75,000 for a one-year period. To determine if your program/project meets the qualifications for consideration, take the   Eligibility Quiz   and begin the online application process. The next deadline for new organizations to apply is February 1st!

Other Opportunities

Give the NC Center for Nonprofits Your Thoughts on Medicaid Transformation! One of the biggest topics right now in NC's nonprofit sector is Medicaid transformation, the transition to value-based care--and the way it may impact nonprofits that never before saw themselves in the "health care" business. In response, our friends at the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits are embarking on a year-long project to provide educational programs to nonprofits across the state regarding Medicaid transformation and its impact on our state’s nonprofits. They want to inform their educational efforts by inviting you--as nonprofit leaders--you help them learn by sharing your practices, experiences, capacities, and knowledge about these changes to value-based care. The survey results will only be shared and used in the aggregate to help the Center and its funding partners plan and recommend future professional development opportunities to help nonprofits navigate Medicaid transformation. Take the survey today!

Will We See You at the Women's Fund Lunch on November 13th? Our friends at the Women's Fund of Winston-Salem are now accepting reservations for the Fund's 14th annual luncheon on Wednesday, November 13 at noon at the Benton Convention Center. This year’s theme is  Victory in Unity, and 2019 grant recipients will also be announced. We hope we'll run into you there!

PRAVA Networking Social on Thursday, November 14th at 5:30 pm, Dave & Busters. Join our friends at PRAVA (Piedmont Regional Association for Volunteer Administration) for an opportunity to get to know other volunteer managers while feeling like a kid again! No need to RSVP, just come! For more information on PRAVA and their upcoming meetings, please visit their website.

Community Screening and Discussion of America to Me   The Winston-Salem Foundation is screening episode three of the documentary series America to Me at the Forsyth Central Library on November 19th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  Set in one of Chicago's most racially diverse public schools, America to Me examines the role that race and class play in American education.The screening is free and all are encouraged to attend. Space is limited, though, so please plan to register.  

Help The Winston-Salem Foundation Celebrate Their 100th Anniversary with an Evening with David Brooks! Please join our friends at The Winston-Salem Foundation , a HandsOn Funding Partner, as they cap off their centennial year with a keynote and conversation with New York Times columnist David Brooks on Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 pm at R.J. Reynolds Auditorium. David will address some critical community questions given what he calls our "age of fragmentation and division." How do we become the sort of people who can build trust where there is distrust? How can we connect and offer care across race and other differences? How can we learn to deeply know and respect other people, and be deeply known? Bookmarks , a HandsOn Supporting Partner , will be offering for sale presigned copies of Brooks' most recent book, The Second Mountain , before and after the keynote. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and the program begins at 6:30 pm. This event is free to the public, but registration is required .

Lifeline Shoebox is Looking for a New Centralized Location for Operations Lifeline Shoebox provides a "box of love" containing personal care items for residents in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Operating since 2008, they are an all-volunteer organization that has served more than 5,500 residents to date. They are, once again, looking for a space that will allow them to operate more effectively and efficiently. While they've outlined their desired criteria for the space, they welcome any ideas or possible locations you think may work. Please contact Wanda Reid or call (336) 355-8042 for more details.

Employment Opportunities

Age-Friendly Forsyth, Community Engagement Coordinator Age-Friendly Forsyth is a community initiative that connects, informs, and engages aging adults and community partners to create a livable community through collaborative planning and action, with the vision that aging adults in Forsyth County are living their best lives. Focus areas of the initiative include: physical and mental health; financial health; housing and safety; accessibility and mobility; support network; and empowerment and engagement. Housed within Forsyth Futures , the primary purpose of this role includes convening and developing resident leaders for the Age-Friendly Forsyth initiative by providing education on the challenges aging adults are facing in the community, and on how to use data to inform advocacy work, as well as providing facilitation training to develop skills necessary for Community Council members to lead community listening sessions and events. The Community Engagement Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the initiative’s Leadership Team, Community Engagement Council, and issue-specific teams that form based on identified priorities. You can view the full position description here for more details and the online application; the position will be open until filled.

United Way of Forsyth County, Grants Acquisition and Community Impact Manager This person's primary responsibility is to provide leadership for grants acquisition and management, fostering relationships with funders and key stakeholders to resource and support the mission and community impact initiatives for United Way of Forsyth County . Secondarily, they also provide support to the community investment process, in the priority areas of financial stability and health related to United Way’s community impact and community building strategies and plans. To learn more and to apply for any of United Way's open positions, please visit their website.

iCan House, Program Coordinator/ Group Facilitator This is a vital position at the iCan House that supports the core programming upon which their mission is built. This individual works directly with the Director of Programs on a variety of program related tasks. Specific responsibilities include: facilitating social skills groups for individuals with special needs; writing and facilitating curriculum related to social, communication, and independent living skills; coaching individuals on various life skills; planning events; scheduling; and other tasks as needed. Experience working in nonprofit, education, or healthcare, along with experience working with children, teens and adults with special needs is required.

Experience in planning and facilitating programs and developing curriculum is preferred.  Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Kim Shufran , Executive Director.

Greensboro Bound, Part-Time Program Manager Greensboro Bound , the yearly downtown literary festival, is looking for their first-time, part- time Program Manager who will be responsible for the management and coordination of the festival, as well as other, year-round organizational programming. They are seeking a detail-oriented individual with outstanding planning and operational management skills, strong communications skills, and the willingness and ability to work effectively with board members, volunteers, sponsors/donors, and community partners. For more details, please visit their website. Interested applicants should submit a brief cover level and resume by November 15th! Estimated start date is January 2020.

The Enrichment Center, Executive Director The Enrichment Center 's mission is to empower and enrich adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enabling them to grow as individuals, live with dignity and have choices in how they fulfill their lives. They live out their mission by offering a variety of programs that allow individuals to earn a living, be recognized for their artistic talent, and live as independently as they wish to live. The Center now seeks an innovative, visionary leader who focuses on their clients' needs while maintaining strong relationships with their stakeholders. Operating with the highest ethical standards and practices, the Executive Director will be:

The Executive Director is the key management leader of The Enrichment Center. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic direction of the organization. Other primary duties include oversight of fundraising, marketing, advocacy and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors. For more details, please visit CapDev's website , which is assisting the board in their search.

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, Manager of Annual Giving This position will play an integral role on The Arts Council’s development team and in the success of The Arts Council’s annual campaign for the Community Fund for the Arts. They will primarily focus on the implementation of strategy around institutional fundraising through both workplace campaigns and corporate, municipal, and foundation giving. As a member of a small team, they will also be called on frequently to assist with fundraising in other parts of the annual campaign, including individual giving, stewardship, and other duties as required. The ideal candidate has fundraising experience. They would be excellent communicators, both verbally and in writing, and a proficient public speaker. Event planning, organization, a strong sincere love and familiarity with the arts, and a familiarity with the community of Forsyth County, would be beneficial. Salary commensurate with experience, within the range of $45,000 - $50,000. For more details, please view the full position description on their website . Those interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume to Aliza Diggs-Bailey ASAP to be considered.

Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, Part-Time Director of Development Minglewood ’s mission is to teach sustainable food production and environmental stewardship by spreading awareness and inspiring care for our local food system and native ecology. They provide meaningful environmental education opportunities for all ages, with an emphasis on pre-K through 5th grade, in Surry, Stokes, and Forsyth Counties. The newly-created Director of Development role will be responsible for enhancing the current standing of the organization in the community and strengthening it through expanded support. The position is currently remotely-based, 20 hours per week. Go online   for the full description and application instructions.

Sawtooth School for Visual Arts, Youth Director Sawtooth is seeking a Youth Director to develop curriculum for and manage a diversified, innovative, quality arts education program for youth (pre-K and through 12th Grade). This is a 30-35 hour per week position. To view the full position description, please click on the link above. To apply, p lease email Executive Director Amy Jordan with a cover letter and resume.