"Navigating the Changing Volunteer Landscape: Exploring Key Trends," a Sterling Volunteers webinar, Thursday, February 11th, FREE! Sterling Volunteers, a HandsOn Vendor Partner, is offering this webinar featuring Beth Steinhorn, President of VQ Volunteer Strategies. She'll explore key volunteer trends coming out of 2020. Participants will learn how successful organizations are shifting from a traditional culture of volunteer management to a robust culture of volunteer engagement. Discover how safely leveraging the skills and interests of volunteers can still build your capacity and help to sustain your organization no matter what challenges come along. Registration required.

"Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues," a Bookmarks and Greater Winston-Salem author event, February 17th, Noon, FREE! Bookmarks and Greater Winston-Salem, both HandsOn Supporting Partners, are coming together to bring this free author talk to our community! David Bradford and Carol Robin taught interpersonal skills to MBA candidates for a combined seventy-five years in their legendary Stanford Graduate School of Business course Interpersonal Dynamics. The ability to create strong relationships with others is crucial to living a full life and becoming more effective at work. Yet many of us find ourselves struggling to build solid personal and professional connections or unable to handle challenges that inevitably arise when we grow closer to others. When we find ourselves in an exceptional relationship—the kind of relationship in which we feel fully understood and supported for who we are—it can seem like magic. But the truth is that the process of building and sustaining these relationships can be described, learned, and applied. More details and registration is online!

“Loving Yourself”, PRAVA Meeting, February 25^th, 10:00 am, FREE! Join our friends at PRAVA, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, for their next virtual session. Crystal Little, Program Director at The Flourish Initiative will cover practical ways consistent self-care can enhance one’s capacity to serve as a volunteer manager within the community. The cost is free for members and guests, but registration via email is required. See you there!

“Nonprofit Management Institute," Offered by the NC Center for Nonprofits, Tuesdays in March, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, $350-$500 Developed from ongoing nonprofit management research and the Center’s Principles & Practices guide, this virtual learning cohort invites nonprofit executives, managers, and board leaders to assess their organizations’ management practices, identify successes and challenges, build capacity where there are gaps, and work towards long-term sustainability. The 5-session series will focus on board governance, program design and evaluation, strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, and human resources. More details and registration are online.

Impact Grants Program! The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) is now accepting applications for its Impact Grants program. BPI’s Impact Grants are investments in local programs, projects, and initiatives that support issues impacting Black communities in Forsyth County. For this February 2021 Impact Grants cycle, BPI will support work focused on the four key areas in its Rethinking Philanthropy report (education, jobs and wages, poverty, and civic engagement) as well as criminal justice reform or racial justice efforts. Organizations may apply for grants of up to $1,000, and must be groups/organizations with annual budgets of less than $150,000. Priority will be given to Black-led organizations and programs, as well as those organizations and programs that work within predominately Black neighborhoods (including 27101, 27105 and 27107).

BPI is requesting video applications (instead of written applications) to help minimize the time it takes for organizations to apply. The application deadline is midnight, Tuesday, February 9. For more information or to apply online, visit their website and scroll down to the "Grants" section.

Learn More About Applying for a Weston Award on February 17th! All health and human services nonprofit representatives are invited to attend an Applicant Information Meeting for the Joel and Claudette Weston Award on Wednesday, February 17th at 10:00 am via Zoom. The Joel and Claudette Weston Award honors a local nonprofit, health, or human service organization that has demonstrated organizational excellence. Each year, the Weston Award Committee reviews applications from local organizations. The winner will be presented with a $50,000 award from the Joel and Claudette Weston Award Fund. This award is a tribute to one of Forsyth County’s finest citizens. As United Way President from 1980 through 1982, Joel Weston was responsible for the introduction of many innovative programs, all designed to strengthen our community. The award was established and endowed by his family and friends in recognition and honor of his vision and dedication to our community. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the award and application process. Please RSVP to Noelle Stevenson by February 15th!

Learn How You Can Get Better Connected to Wake Forest University! Are you a community member or local nonprofit and want to learn how to get involved with Wake Forest? Join our friends at the WFU Office of Civic & Community Engagement, a core HandsOn Program Partner, for this webinar on community engagement and resources available at Wake Forest on Tuesday, February 9 from 5:00-6:30 p.m Learn how to connect with WFU for internships and volunteer opportunities, project or program support through year-long programs, resources for community members and more. Panelists include staff and faculty from various offices tasked with leading community engagement efforts including Wake Downtown, WFU Law School, WFU Divinity School, the Office of Collaborations and others. Registration required.

Third Space Studio Now Offering Behind-the-Scenes Virtual Meeting Support! We're excited to share that Third Space Studio, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, is offering behind-the-scenes virtual meeting support so you can focus more on your content and agenda, rather than on managing technology and participants. Since virtual and hybrid events will be part of our world for probably at least another year, this is great news, especially for smaller nonprofits that may not have this expertise in-house. Their folks will help you set (and design) the stage in a way that ensures you have engaging and successful virtual experiences. Services include:

For more information, please reach out to Heather Yandow.

Winston-Salem Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications! The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner is now accepting applications for its scholarship program for the 2021-2022 academic year. Deadlines are March 15 for most merit-based scholarships and July 1 for financial need-based scholarships. The Foundation has more than 130 scholarships and granted $1.2 million last year to students from Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin Counties. Students can qualify with a wide range of GPAs and interests, and they may be considering attending community colleges, colleges, and universities. For more information and to access their one-stop application portal, please visit their website.

The Winston-Salem Foundation, President The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, has retained Koya Partners to partner with the Search Committee to identify the next President of the Foundation. Over the last several weeks, Koya has spent time meeting with the Search Committee, other members of the Foundation Committee and all members of the staff at the Foundation. Based on these conversations, Koya has developed the Winston-Salem Foundation President Position Profile found here. The Search Committee is committed to developing a diverse candidate pool and invites applications from candidates whose life experiences and personal identities will inform the Foundation’s work. To express interest and to get more information, please contact Erin Reedy, Managing Director, Koya Partners.

Philanthropic Advisor The Foundation is also looking for a philanthropic advisor who participates as part of the Advancement and Philanthropic Services department, which cultivates and maintains relationships with the Foundation's donors. The philanthropic advisor is responsible for new fund development, promotion of the Foundation’s philanthropic services, and engagement with targeted networks, with the goal of building diverse relationships that will fund the organization’s work. This position works under the direct leadership of the vice president, advancement and collaboratively with the Foundation staff, leadership, and volunteers. This full-time position has a salary range of $82,000 - $87,000. Act fast if you're interested--applications will close at 5 pm on February 5th!

(Although be on the lookout for another new position opening soon!)

Leadership Winston-Salem, Program Director The mission of Leadership Winston-Salem, a HandsOn Supporting Partner,-- educating, connecting and energizing leaders to serve and improve the community – guides everything they do. LWS operates two programs: Flagship and INSIGHT. Their programs are all about building strong, lasting relationships with other leaders, learning more about our community, and being inspired to make a difference in our community. The Program Director is responsible for the successful execution of Leadership Winston-Salem’s Flagship Program, and works to ensure a stimulating, impactful adult learning experiences for this intensive nine-month program. They report to the Executive Director and works closely with the Development Director as well as the Administrative & Technology Director. No salary information was provided. In order to be considered please email your cover letter, resume, salary expectations and supervisory references. The search committee will begin reviewing applications February 4, but the position will remain open until filled.  

United Way of Davidson County, Administrative Assistant The United Way of Davidson County, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to all departments of the United Way office. The AA engages diverse stakeholders to accurately and effectively assess community needs and strategically guides United Way to contribute to the community’s priorities. The AA is an expert on community issues and challenges and has a thorough knowledge of the data trends, research, and environment and community stakeholders. The AA serves as the liaison between nonprofits in the community and United Way. The AA coordinates with financial manager and handles some accounting tasks on a weekly basis. No salary information provided.

Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC, Part-Time Data Analyst Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a part-time Data Analyst with a passion to serve others in their mission to end hunger in our community. Second Harvest provides food and support to a network of over 400 local partners, such as food pantries and meal programs for vulnerable children, seniors, and adults. As part of the Partnerships and Impact department, this part-time position will be supporting their efforts to utilize data to more effectively understand and serve those in their service area. They're looking for a data-savvy professional who can uncover the story behind numbers and tell that story to both technical and non-technical audiences to drive strategy. If you have a proven track record and passion for analyzing, communicating, modeling, mapping, and visualizing purposeful data, and a collaborative and analytical approach to your work, they highly encourage you to apply by submitting your resume to Nikki McCormick, VP – Partnerships & Impact. Salary range is $20-$25/hr.

City with Dwellings, Executive Director City with Dwellings seeks its first-ever Executive Director to ensure the success of the organization through overall strategic and operational responsibility for the execution and expansion of its mission. CwD works to end the crisis of homelessness in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by building a supportive, consistent community with individuals experiencing homelessness. This position requires a compassionate leader, growth-oriented visionary, and innovative problem solver with strong experience working with a Board. The ED will represent the organization’s collective voice in the community, serving as an encouraging partner, identifying and leveraging opportunities, and leading fundraising and advocacy efforts. The target hiring salary for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 at this time, with recognition that the position will grow as the organization and funding grow. For more details and application instructions, please visit Capability Company's website, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, which is assisting in the search.

Smart Start of Forsyth County, Strategic Initiatives and Development Manager Smart Start has been serving the birth-to-five population of Forsyth County since 1994 by supporting children, parents, educators, centers, and policymakers through collaborative programs, consumer education, and advocacy.

As a partnering organization with the North Carolina Partnership for Children, Inc. (NCPC), SSFC is the only organization in Forsyth County, charged by statute, to care about the quality and progress of the community early-learning system. The Strategic Initiatives and Development Manager is a role developed to enhance executive office capabilities. The goal is to cultivate new relationships, manage projects to deepen and broaden our impact while leveraging existing partnerships, and ultimately to ensure that SSFC can best serve its members. This role is vital to the future growth of SSFC. They will provide leadership in advancing the organization through intentional, strategic planning implementation and funding diversity through effective resource stewardship at an agency with a healthy mix of government funding and private philanthropic support. This position supports a Board committee under the direction of the CEO. Pay range is $20-$25/ hour. For more details, including application instructions, please visit their website.

Z Smith Reynolds Foundation, Program Officer The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is a statewide, private, family foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Foundation was established in 1936 as a memorial to Z. Smith Reynolds, the youngest son of R.J. Reynolds. For more than eighty years, the Foundation has been engaged in forward-thinking philanthropy with contributions of $608 million in North Carolina.They are currently seeking a new Program Officer that will have primary responsibility for implementing the Foundation's Community-Based Strategy, which has three components: a Community Progress Fund, a Collaborative Problem-Solving approach, and supporting capacity building in under-resourced communities across North Carolina. For more information or to apply please visit their website. The deadline to apply is February 15th!

Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, Program Support and Outreach Manager (Part-Time) Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve is a 65-acre outdoor experiential learning center and sustainable farm in Surry County. Since 2014, MFNP has engaged students in classroom and on-site interactive nature learning. They are currently seeking a creative, committed and self-motivated individual with an interest in nature to partner with them to increase the reach, deepen the impact, and enhance the programs supporting their mission of educating local youth and the surrounding communities on environmental stewardship and sustainable agriculture. This new position will support our classroom and outdoor environmental education programs, build awareness of Minglewood in local and surrounding communities, and strengthen their social media presence. Responsibilities will include program design, direct facilitation, marketing and outreach in support of all programs. This is a 30 hr/week position, with a pay range of $17-$20/hour. For more details and application instructions, please visit their website. The application deadline is February 17th.