“Racial Healing: Understanding Racial Identity, Systemic Racism, and How to Become a Racial Ally,” Points of Light webinar, January 12th, 1 pm to 2:15, FREE! As part of Points of Lights' Listen. Learn. Act to End Racism initiative, join Dr. Anneliese Singh, author, professor and Associate Provost for Diversity and Faculty Development at Tulane University, for a session that will help raise race-consciousness by challenging stereotypes, reframing the history of racism and its impact on our lives, and share why healing from racism is an integral part of dismantling it. Attendees will learn strategies for self-reflection, how oppression happens and the steps to becoming a racial ally. This conversation is based on Dr. Singh’s book, “The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing.” Register today to receive the Zoom link!  

"ENVISION: Diversity and Race Equity for Boards of Directors," NC Center for Nonprofits/ Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits webinar, January 14th, two parts: 10-11:30 am and 1-2:30 pm, $75-$250. Boards of directors value the diversity of thought and leadership that its members bring to the governance table, but research shows that as many as 90% of boards are white. This creates a racial leadership gap that may create blind spots in leadership and reduce problem solving and critical strategic thinking. Valuing a diverse board needs to be advanced into action that boards can become more equipped to lead their organizations towards a race equity culture. Join the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits and Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits for this two-part webinar where they'll review national and Oklahoma-based research on board diversity and share the practical steps a board can take to become more committed, more knowledgeable, and more skilled in analyzing race, racism, and race equity and in placing these issues at the forefront of organizational and operational strategy. Participants will learn why race equity matters to boards of directors; become more comfortable discussing matters of race at the board level; and identify steps to commit towards building a diverse and equitable board that can hold the organization accountable for its race equity culture. For more information, and online registration, please visit the Oklahoma Center's website.

"How to Craft an Annual Fundraising Plan in Uncertain Times," Chronicle of Philanthropy webinar, Thursday, January 14, 2 pm, $69. While one thing we've learned during the past 10 months is that it is almost impossible to plan during a pandemic, this webinar will feature expert guests that will help you navigate through setting priorities, creating a roadmap to achieve your goals, measuring success, and allowing for flexibility during such turbulent times. You'll also learn key steps to take and questions to answer when crafting a development plan; how to prepare your trustees and executives to make decisions quickly as circumstances shift; and how — and why — to create a compelling case statement. Plus, you’ll get sample plan elements to help you create a smart fundraising strategy for 2021. Register today!

Funding Available to Promote Equitable Early Childhood Systems! The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation and The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust a HandsOn Funding Partner, are excited to announce an upcoming grant opportunity to advance local- and state-level early childhood system and policy changes: Supporting Grassroots Efforts to Promote Equitable Early Childhood Systems. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released in early January for a three-year, $100,000/year ($300,000 total) flexible funding opportunity to support up to 10 organizations to advance changes to early childhood policies, practices, institutions, or other components of early childhood systems. Eligible organizations for this funding opportunity are grassroots organizations led by and serving Black, Latino, American Indian, and other communities that have been negatively impacted by inequities in early childhood systems. This grantmaking collaboration will support local organizations and coalitions that are working to center the experience of children and families to tackle a range of early childhood issues that are consistent with the foundations’ priorities, such as:

The RFP will be released this week and will include two stages. Submissions for the first stage will be due February 5th. Based on an initial review for strategic alignment and eligibility criteria, organizations will be notified if they have advanced to the second stage in late February. Award decisions will be made in May. To learn more and to sign up to receive the RFP when released, please visit their website.

Learn More About How An AmeriCorps Grant Could Help Your Program! This week, Volunteer NC, which oversees the AmeriCorps State grant programs, will be hosting one last Training and Technical Assistance session that will give nonprofits a chance to learn more about applying for AmeriCorps members, how members could increase their program's scale and impact, and best practices in the grant application process. The session will be held on January 11th from 10 am to 1 pm. As someone who has peer-reviewed these applications yearly for well over a decade, Amy *strongly encourages* anyone considering applying (or applying in the future) to attend this session. Please visit their website to sign up in order to get the WebEx link. Have questions about AmeriCorps in general? Please reach out to Megan Trawick at Volunteer NC.

Youth Grantmakers in Action Now Accepting Proposals! The Winston-Salem Foundation's YGA is now accepting proposals that will support youth-led projects throughout our community. To assist in the application process, they are offering a Virtual Grantwriting Workshop on Wednesday, January 13th at 5 pm so that you can learn more about creating a strong proposal. The grant guidelines and application can be found on their website. The deadline is January 29th!

Lifeline Shoebox Needs New Storage Space! Lifeline Shoebox provides needed personal items to

residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities during the holiday season. Since 2008, they have served more than 5,000 residents within Forsyth County and the Triad area. Due to COVID-19, they are in immediate need of new storage space to house their products and supplies, and give them space that allows volunteers to package items. If you have ideas about potential space, please don't hesitate to reach out to Wanda Reid, or call her at 336-355-8042. Thanks!

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement. The Arts Council, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking a highly experienced professional to serve as a leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting the Arts Council and its $3M operating budget. In partnership with the President & CEO, this position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities (including but not limited to individual gifts, sponsorships, corporate support/ workplace campaigns, foundation giving, planned gifts, in-kind gifts and capital/endowment programs), with annual revenues in excess of $2 million. The SVP is also responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive annual strategic fundraising plan. The SVP works to establish new relationships to build and advance the Arts Council’s visibility, relevance, impact, and financial resources by growing key external alliances and serving as an important “face” of The Arts Council in the community, engaging frequently with donors and leaders from government, business, education and philanthropic organizations to help advance mutually beneficial objectives. No concrete salary range was provided. Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume to Chase Law, President & CEO, by no later than January 31st. NOTE: Submissions are likely to be considered as they are received, and a decision might be made before that date. For more details, please review the full position description on their website.

Crossnore School and Children's Home, Multiple Positions The Crossnore School and Children's Home recently received a $1.5M gift to launch the Homebuilders program, an intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and life-skills education program for families who have children at imminent risk of placement in state-funded care. To support this launch in Winston-Salem, they are hiring a Director of Homebuilders, who will oversee its development and implementation. Initially this position will provide direct support, supervision, and training and development to a team of practitioners until multiple teams are in place. (They are also currently hiring for the Practitioner positions.) The person will serve as a primary liaison between the Homebuilders team and the agency's management team. Travel to community agencies and families homes will be required and the person must live local to Winston-Salem. Master's degree required. Salary information was not available.

In addition to the positions tied to the Homebuilders program, they are are also seeking an Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for supporting the Chief Program Officer and Program Leadership teams. Duties include preparing written materials, scheduling meetings, completing administrative tasks for the Program Leadership team, creating reports, recording meeting minutes, and assisting with reception coverage as needed. This role will interface with multiple departments across all of Crossnore's three campus locations. Candidate may be based in Winston-Salem, NC. No salary information available.

Lastly, they are also seeking a Senior Director of Prevention Services. Leading the Prevention Division, this position will oversee the development and implementation of the Homebuilders In-Home Prevention Services program as well as other programs within the Prevention aspect of the Child Welfare continuum. Working in consultation with other senior leadership, this position will aid in strategic planning for prevention services throughout Western North Carolina. A main strategic goal of this position will be to build a trauma-informed, integrated approach to prevent children from entering the foster care system and support families with their needs in the areas of crisis intervention, parenting, clinical needs, and resource access and case management. Travel to other campus locations, community agencies, and families homes, as well as after-hours, on-call support for their team will be required. The person must live local to Winston-Salem, and a Master's Degree is required. No salary information available.

For more details, further requirements, and to begin the application process for any of these positions, please visit their website.

World Relief Triad, Multiple Positions World Relief Triad is currently hiring for numerous positions, some of which are local to the Triad, and some of which are remote. Their services are primarily focused towards immigrants, refugees, and survivors of human trafficking, with a focus on community engagement and transformation, and their organizational mission is “empowering the local church to serve the most vulnerable.” The following positions are available:

Review all of the full position descriptions and apply online.

North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, Technology Manager Our friends at the NC Center for Nonprofits is seeking a Technology Manager who will report to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer and work closely with the Sustainability and Data Management Coordinator. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and/or advising on technology projects; acting as the day-to-day liaison between Center staff and managed IT vendors; and collaborating with Center staff to devise long-term maintenance and optimization strategies for continually refining their current systems to be reflective of their business practices. The scope of work for this position combines technical expertise and strategic oversight with a hands-on understanding of the Center’s business practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management and technical skills and the ability to juggle several projects at once. Because this work is heavily dependent on interdepartmental communication and coordination, strong written and verbal communication skills are necessities. The ability to collaborate with coworkers while building consensus is critical for success in this position. Salary range is $45K-$55K. For more details, please visit their website. The Center anticipates hiring for this position this month, so be sure to email your cover letter and resume to them ASAP!

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, Chief Operating Officer Based in Charlotte, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is searching for a new Chief Operating Officer after their former COO, Barbara Maida-Stolle, starts this month as Goodwill Industries of NWNC's new CEO. (Welcome to Winston-Salem, Barbara!) Serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the COO is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies and operations of businesses enterprises across the organization; research, development, and launch of new business enterprises; real estate development; facility operations; health and safety practices; as well as technology and risk management needed to support operations. Supervisory duties include creating a remarkable environment; interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; overall performance management; addressing concerns and resolving problems; and budget development and management. For more specifics about the position, please visit the website of Colmen Lew Canny Bowen, which is assisting in the search.

AFP Triad Chapter, Part-Time Administrator The Triad Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is seeking a part-time chapter administrator to facilitate day-to-day management and administration of the business and affairs for the chapter. The Chapter administrator will work approximately 9 hours per week. This position offers a flexible schedule and the ability to work remotely. Experience required in the position includes: excellent organization and planning skills, ability to work with volunteer leaders, and being proactive with duties. Technical skills include creating email marketing, online meeting facilitation, QuickBooks, online bill pay, bank reconciliation, and administration. Salary is $8,500- $9,300 annually based on experience. To apply, please email a copy of your resume and contact information ASAP!