November 2019
Did You? Or Didn't You?
Homegrown Innovation, 2019 Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits
Register for Homegrown Innovation yet? Registration closes tomorrow for the 2019 Conference for NC’s Nonprofits and we’d love to see you there!

On December 4-5 in Winston-Salem, you’ll get the chance to meet nonprofit folks from across the state and share learning and expertise over two days of workshops, sessions, and networking. Register now!
Advocate
This is the time of year for giving – thanks, goodwill, and dollars. As we’re all immersed in our year-end campaigns and donor stewardship, keep in mind how charitable giving trends have and are changing and how your relationships and planning can evolve to sustain your mission and work.
Connect
Why is December 3 important? It’s Giving Tuesday! It’s not just a day, but an opportunity to cultivate existing donors, highlight your work and success stories, and inspire people to engage with your mission on a level deeper. Whether you’re full on in your campaign or just starting to spread the word, here are some secrets to success.
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Innovate
2020 isn’t so far away. Get on board (or at least in the know) on some top trends (spoiler: integrated giving and sustainable impact made the list) predicted to impact nonprofits’ fundraising and strategic planning. 
Model Best Practices
A component of nonprofit fundraising that sometimes doesn’t get top billing but has big impact is grant writing. And like all other fundraising efforts, it’s most successful with a well-planned strategy. Check out five essential tips to craft your grant writing strategy.
Value Members
The Center is pleased to continue our money-saving partnership - à la refreshed - with GrantStation! Center Members can sign up for
an annual GrantStation membership for $75 (hundreds of dollars off the regular price) and receive access to their grant research resources:

  • A comprehensive database of private, government, and international funding opportunities
  • Strategic grant planning and management tools
  • Grant writing resources and tutorials
  • GrantStation Insider, a weekly newsletter with grant opportunities and information
Extras

  • Assess and strategize on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in your workplace on December 12 (registration is $50 off for Center Members today and tomorrow).
Connect Cause
North Carolina Center for Nonprofits Business Finder Directory
We appreciate the support of new businesses in Business Finder, our online directory of businesses and consultants that work specifically with nonprofits.

Welcome, New Members!
Nonprofit Connections is the monthly newsletter for current Members of the North Carolina
Center for Nonprofits. Know a nonprofit that could benefit from our resources, training, and networking? Encourage them to join!

Your Center membership allows everyone in your organization - staff members, board members, and key volunteers - to set up their own online accounts to directly access the benefits
helpful to their roles. Encourage everyone to create an account .
North Carolina Center for Nonprofits