Supporting Nonprofits in Western NC

We’re heartened and inspired by the unwavering dedication of community groups, nonprofits, and people rallying together to meet the urgent needs of western North Carolina. The Center is steadfast in our commitment to support the nonprofits and communities affected by Hurricane Helene on the long road of rebuilding. Our disaster recovery and resources page is continually updated – including pro bono recovery counseling, relief funding, tax and unemployment assistance, and connections to local organizations providing crucial aid. Check back often and let us know of additional resources to amplify these efforts.

If you’re attending next week’s conference (details below), feel free to bring essential item donations that we will collect during the event and pass along to organizations who know where they're needed most. More details are provided in registration confirmation messages.

Collaboration at the Center

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the power of collaboration between nonprofits, government, and corporations has become increasingly evident. In a recent article for Armstrong McGuire, the Center’s President and CEO, Ivan Canada, reflects on the importance of these partnerships in both times of crisis and daily community support, highlighting the nonprofit sector’s critical role in long-term recovery and resilience.

Stay Cyber Alert

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and lurking phishers, scammers, and hackers (oh, my!) should be ever-present on your radar. It’s good practice to regularly refresh your organizational security checks and staff know-how, so we tapped some experts – who also happen to be trusted Center partners – for their top cybersecurity tips to keep our organizations secure.

Member Resource Bonus: Too much is never enough with cybersecurity and this guide has a few more ways to improve security throughout your entire organization.

Voting Starts Now!

Nonprofits have been educating and rallying voters (thank you!) across the state to take advantage of their rights and civic duty. Today’s an important day for voters to make that happen for the 2024 Fall Elections – Early Voting sites open today. 

• Help voters make a voting plan and find Early Voting sites and their polling places
• Be the example: give your own staff paid time off to vote
• Share tips for voters affected by Hurricane Helene so their votes still count
• Be proactive: start thinking about messaging post-election

Connect in RTP Next Week

There are still hours left to register for next week’s 2024 Conference for NC’s Nonprofits! Check out the agenda, pack a sweater and your business cards, and join us October 22-23 in RTP to connect with nonprofit colleagues, learn from experts and practitioners, and share resources and insights that will recharge our work and our sector.

In support of the western NC communities and organizations affected by Hurricane Helene, we’ll have a collection site during the event for essential item donations. You’ll get all the details in your confirmation message after you register for the conference.

Following the event, if you want to reach our staff, we’ll be online on Thursday, October 24, then closed on Friday, October 25 for some R&R.

What We're Reading

• Can you fundraise during a disaster that doesn’t affect you?
• Get a refresher on charitable solicitation licensing 
• Protect your organization’s data against security breaches

Upcoming Training

• Beyond the 501c3: Thinking Differently about Governance, Nonprofit Structure, and Social Change, October 22
• Conference for NC's Nonprofits, October 22-23
• Using Stories to Expand Learning, October 24
• Full Cost Accounting, October 30
• Leveraging GenAI: Empowering Nonprofits for Social Impact, November 6
• QuickBooks for Desktop, November 12-14
• Leveraging AI for Content Creation and Campaigns in Nonprofit Learning Programs, November 14
• Nonprofit Management Institute Master Class, November 19
• QuickBooks for Online, November 19-21
• The Trainer Academy (on-demand, 16-session course)
• The Ultimate Grant Proposal Blueprint: Your Step-by-Step Roadmap and Build-It-Yourself Toolkit for Crafting an A+ Proposal (on-demand, 8-session course)
• Bookmark the Nonprofit Calendar for ongoing training and events

Thank You, Supporters!

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Welcome, New Members!

We appreciate the members of our growing nonprofit network. Your support and partnership make it possible for us to educate, connect, and advocate for and with nonprofits across North Carolina.

Members of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits have full access to training, resources, and discounts on additional programs and services.

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