"Reimagining the Nonprofit," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, October 20th, 1 pm-2:30 pm, Pay-What-You-Can! To make real progress in advancing equity and justice in our communities, nonprofits and funders need to reimagine how they do what they do, who does the work, and why. Join this discussion on identifying this moment of great change for the nonprofit sector, the interplay between philanthropy and nonprofits, how nonprofits see themselves, philanthropy historically and what it should look like now, the role of board members, and addressing race and racism. Presented in partnership with the Maine Association of Nonprofits. Registration and more details are on their website.

"White Saviorism: Knowing Your Role in Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, October 21st, 10 am to 1 pm, $89 for Center members! White folks often struggle to understand what their role is in anti-racism, equity, and inclusion, even in their own workplaces and community spaces. This training explores the Eight White Identities and white saviorism; shares stories of both marginalization and hope from MN communities; and will help you understand the levels of whiteness, identify where you are on your journey, and find your role as a white person working toward being an ally and accomplice. Presented in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Registration is on the NC Center's website.

Join HandsOn NWNC Staff at the 2021 NC Center for Nonprofits' Statewide Conference, November 3-5th, 9 am to Noon each day, daily rates start at just $49! Belonging means something different to each of us. But at the end of the day, it's about bringing all of us together – creating the space to show up with our full selves – on the path to a community that is inspired, communal, equitable. This year’s conference focuses on building faith and equity for ourselves, each other, our partners, and our sector. Features include two keynotes on storytelling to build community, sessions on current nonprofit topics, virtual exhibit hall, CEU credits, and access to all recordings, handouts, and materials. Register today!

"QuickBooks Made Easy: Desktop Edition," November 9th-11th, 2 pm to 4 pm each day, $115/day or $249 for the full series! Learn about QuickBooks Desktop specifically for nonprofits in this three-part series. Day 1 will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions, and an overview of software updates included in QuickBooks® 2021. Day 2 will cover advanced material like entering income, paying bills, allocating costs, and reporting. Day 3 will cover tracking grants and contributions, donor acknowledgements, auto-allocating expenses to programs and grants, and more. Participants can earn up to 6 CPE credits. Discounts are available for NC Center for Nonprofits members. Registration is online.

The Shallow Ford Foundation Providing Mini-Grants to Support Programming at New Lewisville Community Center! The Shallow Ford Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, will be providing grants of up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations wishing to provide programming at the new Lewisville Community Center, which will open to the public this fall. The proposed programs can be scheduled anytime between November of 2021 and December of 2022 and should aim to brighten the lives of residents of all ages in the Lewisville-Clemmons community, with a priority for programs aimed at either seniors or children and youth. The online application is designed to be easy for organizations to complete, so don't wait--the deadline is TODAY, October 7th at 5 pm!

Sparkplug Foundation Helps Provide Start-Up Funding for New Ideas! Sparkplug provides grants up to $20,000 to start-up organizations and new projects of established non-profits in the areas of education, community organizing, and music. Organizations led by BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ community members are especially encouraged to apply. The current deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent form for this grant cycle is October 11th! Final grant announcements will be made on November 29th. For more details, please visit their website.

Grants Now Available for Mt. Airy Teachers! Mount Airy educators can now apply for teaching awards from the Zach Smith Fund of The Winston-Salem Foundation, which provides grant awards designed to improve the quality of education in Mount Airy, NC and may be given annually to educators and/or administrators employed by the Mount Airy City Schools or local charter schools. Grants will support projects that provide professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators with priority for those that encourage and enrich: principal or teacher leadership; student and/or teacher-originated activities in civic education, environmental education, local and state history, economic literacy, and leadership development; and/or student and/or teacher-originated arts and humanities projects. Funds cannot be used to provide college scholarships or to support athletic teams. Approximately $17,000 is available for the committee to distribute in 2021, and the minimum grant request amount is $250. Emphasis will be placed on: the way in which initiative, creativity, and imagination are demonstrated in projects; the proposed project's potential impact on students; and the strategic relationship between the proposed project and individual professional growth. The deadline for applications is October 29th at 5:00 PM. For additional information and to apply online, visit their website or contact April Durr at (336) 725-2382.

Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Inclusive Economy Grants Program! The Black Philanthropy Initiative of The Winston-Salem Foundation is now accepting applications for its new Inclusive Economy grants program. They are looking for proposals that will build economic empowerment for Black households in Forsyth County. Organizations can apply for grants of up to $15,000. Proposals should address one or more of the following areas: creating accessible pathways to family-sustaining and high-paying careers; offering tools for wealth-building and financial stability; and supporting a thriving community of Black-owned businesses. Priority will be given to: Black-led groups/organizations (Organizations with more than 50% of Black staff in leadership positions and/or more than 50% of board members are Black.); organizations and programs that invest directly in predominately Black neighborhoods (including 27101, 27105, and 27107); and organizations that are actively engaging people and communities who are directly impacted by the program, setting goals with them, and listening and responding to their guidance about how the work is implemented. Staff is available to talk through any proposal ideas and to answer any questions about the application process. For assistance, contact Shamika Starke at (336) 604- 5160. For more information or to apply online, visit their website. The application deadline is midnight, Monday, November 1st!

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Now Accepting Applications for 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. ZSR’s 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. ZSR hopes that engaging with community members through the Progress Fund grant cycle will allow the Foundation to support communities and better understand how different communities experience change, opportunity and challenges in unique ways. Thus, the parameters for this approach are intentionally broad. Preference will be given to areas of the state that have relatively higher needs and fewer resources. Grant amounts range from $20,000-$30,000 per year for one or two years. 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.

ZSR began accepting applications this week. (Please note: The application, which is relatively short, replaces the former Letter of Intent for ZSR's Community Progress Fund.) ZSR will review applications and contact selected applicants who will move to the next phase of the process, which includes ZSR staff scheduling in-person or virtual visits in these communities in Spring 2022 to learn more about their proposals. Grant decisions will be made in May 2022. To review the full eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit their website. The deadline to apply for a Progress Fund grant is December 6th at Noon!

Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods Offering Micro-Grants for Resident-Led Grassroots Projects! Our friends at NBN have started to accept proposals for micro-grassroots grants ($100-$5,000) for resident-led community building projects. The funds come from a combination of private foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual donations. The goal is to provide access to funds for residents of the neighborhoods that NBN serves so that they can implement a variety of community-enhancing projects. The first step is to submit a Letter of Interest via email to Shakerra Jones or USPS at 1650 Ivy Ave, Winston Salem, NC. 27105. Learn more here; the next LOI deadline is October 15th!

Dash Corps is a community leadership program through the Office of Civic and Community Engagement at Wake Forest University. Students will engage in four, month-long action projects with community organizations in Winston-Salem. At the end of the fall semester ,(November) projects are led and scoped by student leaders in coordination with a representative from each organization. Organizations should expect to meet with their student groups 2-3 times in the Fall. During the spring (January-April), students are working actively with the organizations to complete a capacity building project. In April, the students make final presentations of their work to community partners, faculty, staff, and peers. As part of the program, community organizations commit to host a tour of the organization, provide an orientation in November, meet with student groups every other week throughout the spring semester (mid-January to mid-April), provide ongoing feedback to the student groups, and attend the final presentation.

They are currently soliciting project proposals now and will pair organizations with student teams in mid-October. The main work with your organization will begin in the late fall or in January depending on the project scope with anticipated completion in early April. Student teams are expected to dedicate a collective 75-100 hours to the project over the course of the program. As you have questions or want further information please email Kaylin Henderson. ACT TODAY--project proposals are due October 8th!

Request a Customized, Virtual Presentation on COVID-19 Vaccination for Your Group from NCDHHS! While 62% of all North Carolinians eligible for the vaccine are now fully vaccinated, areas of our state with low vaccination rates are seeing increased COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Nearly all new COVID-19 cases are in people who are not fully vaccinated. To support and reinforce ongoing COVID-19 community education efforts, NCDHHS is offering nonprofits, faith communities, and other organizations the opportunity to receive a virtual, customized COVID-19 presentation to learn more about the virus, vaccine safety, current medical guidance and how people can protect themselves against COVID-19. If you or your organization is interested in offering such a presentation from a NCDHHS representative, submit your request today!

It's Not Too Late to Apply for a ZSR-Funded Sabbatical! The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is now accepting sabbatical applications from experienced nonprofit leaders across North Carolina. Since 1990, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation has honored North Carolina’s nonprofit leaders for their dedicated service and commitment to the sector by awarding sabbaticals. Up to five, three-to-six month sabbaticals are offered every other year, and provide individuals the opportunity to focus primarily on their personal needs and devote themselves to self-revitalization. The awarded personal compensation ($30,000) and $10,000 to each organization for planning and transition expenses, provides the financial support necessary for sabbatical recipients to temporarily leave their place of employment. Please note: Of the $10,000, at least $5,000 must go toward activities that will enhance the recipient’s entire organization. Individuals in paid, full-time executive level positions, who have served their North Carolina nonprofit organizations for at least three years (two of which in an executive level position), are eligible to apply for a sabbatical. For this year, the Foundation is allowing applications from eligible applicants who are experiencing a reduction in work due to COVID-19, but have still worked at least 35 hours/week (full-time) during the 24 months prior to March 2020 and have been employed with the same organization for the past three years. Preference is given to individuals with at least five years of experience with their organization. Amy was honored to receive a ZSR-funded sabbatical in 2018, and would be happy to connect with you about the process and experience. Learn more on their website, and be sure to apply by November 2nd at Noon!

Durham Children’s Initiative, Chief Operating Officer DCI builds pathways to equity. They envision a future in which every youth graduates from high school ready for college or career. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be mission-focused, qualified, and strategic. This process-minded leader with experience linking vision to implementation will bring efficient and effective systems to increase the productivity of the organization. They will develop an inclusive culture among a group of diverse and talented individuals in order to maintain the creative spark that drives outcomes for DCI families, children, and youth. The COO reports to the CEO and will lead the day-to-day operations of the organization. Salary is $85K plus a comprehensive benefits package. Capability Company, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, is assisting with the search. The full position profile and application instructions can be found on their website.

Vice-President of Human Resources, The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, which is based in Raleigh and operates facilities in Durham, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, the Sandhills (Southern Pines), and Wilmington, is poised to embrace change in the coming months as the Board of Directors leads the transition of the retiring President & CEO, and the organization builds upon the pillars of a recently completed strategic plan. The next Vice President of Human Resources will play a key role in the selection and onboarding of the next CEO while leading efforts to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion discussions, actions, and measurements throughout the organization as called for in this new plan. Reporting to the new President & CEO, the Vice President of Human Resources leads and implements an HR strategy focused on maximizing the alignment of the Food Bank’s mission with its people. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President of Human Resources will partner with this team as well as other key stakeholders to ensure the development and advancement of an empowered, inclusive, values-driven workplace culture, and actively plan for, address, and forecast future talent and culture needs. The salary range is $100K-$120K per year. Elinvar, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, has been retained to conduct this search.

Please email a cover letter and resume for confidential consideration. Applications will be considered as they are received and accepted until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply promptly and no later than October 17th!

a/perture, Membership Coordinator (part-time) a/perture cinema, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, was established as a nonprofit to provide the community with a year-round facility to showcase and exhibit art on film. The Membership Coordinator acts as the liaison between a/perture and their members. They serve as the first point of contact for new members, and the ongoing liaison for member questions and communications. The successful candidate is detail-oriented and creative; a clear communicator with a talent for relationship building. This is a 18-22 hr/week part-time position, with a $20/hr. wage. For more details, please review the full position description. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Lawren Desai.

LEAD Girls of NC, Administrative Assistant (part-time) LEAD Girls of NC is looking for someone to support the Executive Director and Director of Programs by organizing and completing a variety of tasks, including general office support functions as well as marketing and financial duties. This is a 20-25 hours/week position, with a $15/hour wage. For more details, please review the full position description. To apply, send your résumé and cover letter to Joy Nelson Thomas. No calls please.

ABC of NC Child Development Center, Receptionist/Clinic Administrative Assistant ABC of NC, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for someone to fill this full-time, hourly position which is responsible for scheduling client appointments, checking clients in and out for appointments, and providing administrative support to the clinic. The ideal candidate would be bilingual in Spanish and English and could also interpret between English/Spanish for clients, guests, and visitors as needed as well as assist with translating written communication, documents, etc. The hourly rate is $12-$17/per hour, commensurate with education, experience, and credentials, and includes full benefits. ABC of NC does require all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccination unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. For more details and to apply, please visit their website.

Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina, Director of Development The Children's Law Center, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is searching for a full time professional who will confidently represent the organization throughout the Triad to philanthropic entities, the corporate community, and charitable foundations. The Director of Development will successfully develop and implement strategies to raise critical funds necessary to promote CLC’s mission, direct and coordinate all fundraising activities, grants management and individual donor stewardship, and oversee marketing plans. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of development/fundraising and marketing experience is required. Salary range $55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a flexible work environment and generous vacation offerings, but no health/retirement benefits at this time.  For more details, please review the full position description. The position will remain open until filled.

Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, Administrative Assistant The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, a HandsOn Funding Partner, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the administrative functions of the Trust for their colleagues and larger community. This person is the first point of contact for those engaging with the Trust and ensures the smooth daily running of the Trust office. Through a high level of customer service and strong organizational skills, the successful candidate will support the mission and values of the Trust through their daily tasks. Pay range is $44,000 to $48,000, annualized. For more details and applications instructions, please visit their website.

Keleideum, Two Part-Time Positions Kaleideum, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, currently has two part-time positions available. They are looking for Exhibit Specialists, who are responsible for enhancing guest experiences by providing a clean and safe environment and approachable and engaging visitor experience. Duties include engaging visitors, ensuring exhibits are clean and maintained, restaging exhibits when not in use to be ready for the next guest, and other duties as necessary to advance our mission and learning philosophy. This is an hourly position, up to 29 hours per week, for $10/hour and must be flexible on weekends. View the full position description for more details.

Visitor Services Specialists are also part-time employees responsible for enhancing guest experiences by providing efficient, superior customer service to internal and external customers while promoting the mission of the Museum. Duties include greeting and orienting visitors, ensuring safety and security, cleaning and disinfecting exhibits and props, selling and processing admission and membership transactions, and providing visitor information and support in a manner designed to ensure a positive visitor experience at the museum. Requires only 11-12 hours per week, $10/hour, and some weekends and holidays.

To apply for either position, please visit their website.

The Shalom Project's Flourish Program, Child Care Coordinator Flourish is looking for a part-time person to facilitate all aspects of its child care program, including maintaining a presence during the Flourish Program's onsite hours. The position requires professionalism and confidentiality as well as good oral and written communication skills, and a passion for children’s growth and development. This person would work approximately 5 hrs/wk, with a pay rate of $15/hour. Please review the full position description for more details, but hurry--they hope to have someone in the position by mid-September!

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, Executive Director and CEO Habitat for Humanity, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking their new leader, who will help guide them into the future, where their goal is to grow partnerships with other non-profits in the community, develop new neighborhoods and revitalize others with a goal of building 20+ houses annually, expand its mission into other areas of the county and to continuously improve processes to better serve the community. The new Executive Director and CEO will inherit a successful, financially sound organization with a committed and experienced staff, hundreds of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers and donors, an active and influential Board of Directors, and a universally admired brand name – both locally and nationally. The Executive Director & CEO directs, supervises, integrates, coordinates, and assumes overall responsibility for all areas of Habitat Forsyth’s operations and has full financial responsibility for the enterprise. The Executive Director & CEO is responsible for developing the overall strategic direction of the organization, evaluating alternative strategies and constraints, capitalizing on core strengths, and developing and implementing operating plans to achieve Habitat Forsyth’s long range and annual goals and objectives. The Executive Director & CEO will represent Habitat Forsyth, as appropriate, in its relationships with major donors and prospective donors: to maintain and enhance Habitat Forsyth’s recognized place as one of the leading non-profits in Forsyth County and as one of the leading Habitat affiliates in the nation. The Executive Director & CEO will be expected to motivate, measure, coach and mentor management, employees and volunteers to ensure optimum operating effectiveness. No salary information was provided. Habitat has retained CapDev, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, to assist with their search, and more information and application instructions can be found on their website. Additional inquiries may be directed to Jen Tozier or 336-747-0133 x 208.

Forsyth Backpack Program, Part-Time Operations Manager/ Program Director Forsyth Backpack provides and coordinates the delivery of weekend and holiday meal supplements to elementary-aged children across the county.  It is currently run by an all-volunteer staff, but has grown significantly and is ready to hire a paid part-time operations manager/program director. Under the President’s guidance, this new position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and planning, including the coordination and administration of all program activities to include staffing and logistics. Current programs include but are not limited to: Backpack, Pantry Box, Holiday / Packing Events, Fruit, Summer Feeding, Voucher, and Food Closets. No salary information was provided. For more details, please review the full position description. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter.