Attend an Upcoming Webinar or Monthly Meeting of the Triad NC Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals! Join AFP Triad for any of these upcoming educational and networking opportunities. Click on the links below for registration, cost, and more details for each session.

All webinars are offered in a hybrid format with a limited number of in-person spots available at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. (The Community Foundation requires proof of vaccine or negative test for participants.) Free parking and a light breakfast provided.

Monthly meetings are being held in-person at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens.

Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods to Offer Racial Equity Institute Sessions This Fall! Over the past few years, the collaboration between NBN and the Racial Equity Institute has provided a wonderful opportunity for teams of staff and volunteer leaders to get training on racial equity issues close to home. Upcoming topics and dates:

"Everything Your Nonprofit Needs to Know about the 2022 Election," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, October 14th, 10:00-11:00 am, FREE! This fall, voters will go to the polls to elect new members of Congress, NC legislators, judges, and local officials entrusted to make decisions on laws and policies of critical importance to the work of every NC nonprofit. Learn more about what’s at stake in this election, why it matters to nonprofits, candidates’ positions on important nonprofit issues, and election-related activities that nonprofits – and their staff and board members – can and can’t do. Register online!

"Workforce Innovation: Attracting, Recruiting, and Retaining Talent in Nonprofit Organizations," October 20th, a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, Noon-1:00 pm, Pay-What-You-Can! Attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent within nonprofits is a hot topic. This webinar will outline inventive practices for building a culture that attracts top talent in a competitive market, practices to aid in retaining your existing workforce, and opportunities to implement alternative staffing strategies to support your operations and reduce stress on your teams. Register online.

"How to Win Grants and Influence People," Monday, November 7th, 9 am to 11 am, FREE! The Joel and Claudette Weston Award Committee invites all health and human service agency representatives to an important and timely educational program. A moderated panel of funders including representatives from The Kate B. Reynolds Trust, Forsyth County Government, Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, the SECU Foundation, the Winston-Salem Foundation, Z Smith Reynolds Foundation, and others will give insights to what types of programs they fund, how and when to apply, and what they look for in a non-profit partner to best enhance their impact on our community. The session will be held at Goodwill Industries - Self Reliance Hall at 2701 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC. The session is free, but please RSVP to Noelle Stevenson to let her know you're coming.

Apply for Wake Forest University's Community-Engaged Cooperative Agreement Award! WFU's Program in Community-Engaged Research is requesting applications for the 2023 Community-Engaged Cooperative Agreement, which supports research partnerships with representatives from community organizations and to all faculty with a rank of instructor or higher across the Atrium Health Enterprise including Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Health, and Wake Forest School of Medicine who are interested in conducting community-engaged research. Successful pilot projects will have potential for extramural funding with clearly articulated next steps.

The primary focus of this award is the development of community-engaged research, community-based participatory research (CBPR), or citizen science project. Selected awardees will receive up to $30,000, to be spent within a one year project period. The deadline to submit a LOI is Friday, October 14, 2022, 11:59 pm. Please contact Isaiah Randall with any questions. Applicants are encouraged to request consultations with the team prior to submission.

Apply for a Black Philanthropy Initiative "Building an Inclusive Economy" Grant! The Building an Inclusive Economy grant program is designed to support organizations that focus on economic empowerment for Black households and work to rewrite the rules to make Forsyth County a place where we all have the resources we need to support our families. This grantmaking program aligns with The Winston-Salem Foundation’s focus area of the same name, although the Black Philanthropy Initiative's decision-making is distinct. Grant amounts will be up to $15,000. Do you have a proposal idea you’d like to discuss before you apply? They'd like to hear from you! Please contact them to schedule a conversation. Be sure to review the grant guidelines and apply online by midnight on Monday, October 24th!

Shallow Ford Foundation Announces Next Funding Cycle to Benefit Lewisville-Clemmons! The Shallow Ford Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, announces two grant opportunities that serve needs and interests throughout Lewisville and Clemmons. Grants of up to $6,500 are available for nonprofits seeking to create transformative, long-term, and tangible solutions for unmet community needs and interests in Lewisville and Clemmons. Grants of up to $2,500 are available to provide affordable and accessible programming at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center in Lewisville. Applying nonprofits do not need to be based in Lewisville or Clemmons but must be willing to provide programming on-site at the community center. More details about both opportunities are on their website. The 2022-2023 application period opened on Monday and will remain open until October 31st!

BCBS of NC Foundation to Invest in Home-Based Child Care Networks! As part of an overall commitment to support an early care and education system that meets the diverse needs of our state’s children and families, the Blue Cross NC Foundation is issuing a three-year, $100,000 / year ($300,000 total per organization) grant opportunity to support up to four HBCC networks, including licensed Family Child Care and/or Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care. Funded networks will provide professional, business, and advocacy support for local HBCC providers and will also participate in a statewide HBCC Network Community of Practice to share learnings and to develop strategies for improving the policy, economic, and regulatory environments for HBCC in North Carolina. The application process includes two stages. A brief written response for the first stage will be due on November 17^th. Based on an initial review for strategic alignment and eligibility criteria, organizations will be notified if they have advanced to the second stage in mid-December. Grant decisions will be made in early 2023. On Tuesday, October 18th, at 3 p.m., the Blue Cross NC Foundation will host a webinar to discuss the funding opportunity and answer prospective applicants' questions. You can register for the webinar at this link.  A recording of the webinar will be posted on this page of the Blue Cross NC Foundation website along with written responses to questions. To learn more and to access the RFP, please visit their website.

Join HandsOn at the Women's Fund of Winston-Salem's Annual Luncheon! On Wednesday, November 16th, the Women's Fund will be hosting their 17th Annual Luncheon Celebration, in-person for the first time since 2019! The event will celebrate the power of women’s collective giving and ways we can all continue to take action to ensure that local women and girls have the resources and opportunity to chase their dreams and lead prosperous lives. Over the past few years, we all have endured significant challenges. Yet through it all, we’ve seen steadfast volunteerism and civic engagement. The event will reflect some of the changes wrought by the pandemic, and will be designed so that supporters will be able to more purposefully reconnect with each other in smaller group settings and speak directly with some of their 2022 grant recipients to learn about their incredible impact. You won’t want to miss this opportunity--capacity is limited, and we're sure they will sell out! Register today!

Participate in Listen4Good's January Cohort! Is your organization looking for new ways to advance equity in its planning and service delivery? In Listen4Good's (a HandsOn Consulting Partner) program, participating organizations gather and analyze client feedback data for fundraising, strategic decision-making, and advancing equity goals. By joining Listen4Good, organizations access tools, resources, and coaching support. Registration is now open their January program; to learn more, please register for one of their upcoming FREE webinars. You can sign up for their January cohort by completing the registration form by December 1st. They've supported organizations from Nurse-Family Partnership and Second Harvest Food Bank, to Boys and Girls Clubs and Habitat for Humanity.

Nonprofit "Christmas for the City" Interest Meeting Coming Up on October 18th from 2 pm to 3 pm! Join our friends at Love Out Loud, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, to learn more about hosting a meaningful experience at Christmas for the City, their city-wide Christmas party on December 17th. At this info session, nonprofits will learn more about engaging with the broad network of nonprofits, churches, and individuals that help shape this large annual event, now in its 15th year. Register for the meeting here.

Submit an Event to be Featured in HandsOn's Volunteer Connection! We're excited to offer the opportunity for HandsOn Supporting Partners to submit an event to be featured in our quarterly newsletter that is geared and delivered to our volunteer pool. While it still won't include fundraisers (sorry, folks!) it will provide an opportunity to share your programmatic or volunteer event with a wider audience of thousands across our region. Events can have a low-cost admission fee (not more than $25) and must align with HandsOn's values. More details can be found on the submission form. We hope this helps you spread the word!

Forsyth Futures, Communications Specialist Forsyth Futures, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is searching for multiple new positions as they expand and refocus their equity-based work. They are currently searching for a new Communications Specialist. At a high level, the role of the Communications Specialist (CS) is to help coordinate and support the organization's primary strategic communications tactics: sustain consistent creation of content that is relevant, accessible, and actionable for key community audiences; bring people in the community together regularly to connect, listen, and engage on critical community topics; build effective strategies to grow their audiences, followings, and contact lists among key groups; and assess and update messaging and communications materials to align with and support communications goals. Salary range is $50-$60K per year. For more details, and to apply, please visit their Indeed listings.

Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Financial Management and Education Director Financial Pathways, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for their next Financial Management and Education Director, who is responsible for the administration, supervision, and development of the Financial Management and Education Division by responding to the needs of the community with vision, direction, strategic planning, and implementation. A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, counseling, business or related field or high school diploma or equivalent and five years’ experience in a financial related or human services related area is required, as well as being a Certified Consumer Credit Counselor as set forth by the National Foundation of Credit Counseling. This person must have the ability to relate and maintain relationships with businesses, social service agencies, creditors, and clients. Must be able to recognize and control their own and others' biases and refrain from making judgments, and have experience managing people and working with staff with while making sound judgments and demonstrating good problem solving skills. The salary range starts at $51,500. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Melissa Pegram.

LEAD Girls of NC, Director of Resource Development (Part-Time) LEAD Girls, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, has a fun, hardworking, inclusive and mission-driven workplace where they work together closely and support one another in their shared work. The Director of Resource Development works with the Executive Director to develop and maintain a successful corporate, foundation, and individual donor solicitation program and to develop and manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects and individual donors. They work within the guidelines, policies, and mission of the organization and are accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned. No salary information was provided. If you or someone you know would be interested in applying for this job, please follow this link. 

Leadership Winston-Salem, Director of Philanthropy  After 7.5 wonderful years of dedicated service to Leadership Winston-Salem, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, Cindy Stubblefield has left LWS to begin another chapter of her career, and they are now seeking a full-time Director of Philanthropy to plan and execute annual fundraising strategies. Activities include cultivating donor relationships, developing an annual report for the community, and managing donor acknowledgement. Bachelor’s degree with minimum three years of non-profit fundraising experience as well as proficiency with MS Office and database management. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships, experience working with volunteers and superior written and oral communication. Salary range is $55,000 – $65,000 and benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance Review the full job description for more details; to apply, please email your resume and two references.

Children's Law Center of NC, Fund Development Manager The Children's Law Center, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is searching for a full time Fund Development Manager who will confidently represent the organization throughout the Triad to philanthropic entities, the corporate community, and charitable foundations. The Fund Development Manager will successfully implement strategies to raise critical funds necessary to promote CLC’s mission and coordinate fundraising activities, individual donor stewardship and marketing plans. Salary range is $52,000-$60,00 annually. For more details, please review the full position description. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. If interested, please send a resume, cover letter and three references to Iris Sunshine.

Crosby Scholars, Foster Care Youth Initiative Coordinator

Crosby Scholars Community Partnership, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a Foster Care Youth Initiative Coordinator (FCYI Coordinator) who is responsible for managing and implementing a comprehensive program to increase the number of Forsyth County foster care youth in grades 6-12 who enroll and graduate from a 4-year and/or a 2-year college. The FCYI Coordinator will develop and implement a high-touch Crosby Scholars model that supports students as early as sixth grade through high school graduation and attainment of a post-secondary credential. A bachelor's degree is required, as well as understanding and knowledge of the foster care system as either a former participant or through previous work in foster care. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to develop cooperative relationships in the schools as well as in the community. Must be able to work effectively with a diverse population in a team effort to support the mission of Crosby Scholars. This 12-month, full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. Requires occasional travel and limited weekend and evening work. To apply, email a cover letter, resume or CV to Jewel Cherry, Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. No salary information was provided.

greeNest, Community Engagement Manager greeNest, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, accepts gently used furniture and household items from the community and works with case-managed programs in Forsyth County who are assisting families moving from homelessness into sustainable housing. For a nominal fee, a family can visit our showroom and choose furnishings for their new home. The Community Engagement Manager advances the mission of greeNest by supporting, creating, and expanding community engagement programs by developing partnerships in our diverse community. The successful candidate will help create promotional materials, contribute to the development of our website, organize meetings and presentations, and interact with partnering agencies, participants, and volunteers in order to effectively deliver their message to the public and the media. Candidate must possess superb written and verbal communication skills and have in-depth knowledge of marketing trends. Salary range is $25,000-39,000 for this 30 hr/week position. Interested? Please review the full position description, and then email your cover letter and resume by October 31st!

Next Step Ministries, Residential Advocate Next Step, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, provides refuge, advocacy and education to survivors of domestic violence and the broader community. This part-time position is responsible for providing support and advocacy services to residents at their safe house. In addition, the advocate will ensure safe and secure operations of the safe house. Pay is $10/hour. For more details, please review the position description. For questions, please contact Amanda Swift.

Second Harvest Food Bank, NEW POSITIONS--BOTH Full and Part-Time! ​ Second Harvest Food Bank, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is passionate about feeding community, improving lives, and working to make our communities healthy and hunger-free. They are a dedicated and diverse team working together to address hunger and its root causes across an 18-county service area. They offer competitive compensation and benefits, including employee premiums paid for medical, vision and dental, short-term disability and life insurance, a 401-k plan with a company match of 4%, a generous vacation and personal time off allowance and a family-friendly work environment. Some of their NEW opportunities include:

For the most up to date information on opportunities and how to apply, please visit all of their current job openings at Indeed.com.

The Winston-Salem Foundation, Strategic Initiatives Officer Our friends at The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, is still looking for a Strategic Initiatives Officer that will provide leadership over the grantmaking and community engagement functions for The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem (WF) and the Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI). The strategic initiatives officer will work with various volunteer committees of both initiatives as well as develop relationships with potential and current nonprofit partners. The strategic initiatives officer will report to the director, strategic initiatives. Salary range starts at $65,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a generous benefits package. Please review the full position description for more details. Apply online by Monday, October 10th!

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation of NC, Program Officer The Blue Cross NC Foundation is seeking a Program Officer who will identify, engage, and support our grantees and other partners to cultivate systems and policy change with a specific focus on bolstering North Carolina's health care workforce, meet the primary and behavioral health needs of everyone in the state, and improve access to care. No salary information was provided. The posting will close on Sunday, October 9th! Learn more and apply online.

Delta Fine Arts Center, Two Positions! Delta Fine Arts Center is hiring an Executive Director and a Program & Operations Manager No further details were available. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter.

Greensboro Downtown Parks, Executive Director Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc. seeks an energized and motivated individual to serve as Executive Director. This full-time, salaried position requires excellent leadership and fundraising skills, organizational and park management abilities, a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, budget management experience, flexibility, a good sense of humor and a general comfort level working with diverse groups of people. A willingness to work numerous nights and weekends is also necessary. This position reports directly to the Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc. Executive Committee and will be evaluated annually based upon the organization’s success. No salary information was provided with the position description. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least two professional references.

Kaleideum, Director of Community Outreach Kaleideum is seeking a new Director of Community Outreach to manage their volunteer program and community-based outreach and collaborations. These experiences help Kaleideum further their mission and revenue-based goals through community engagement, budget management, communication, team management, and program development and facilitation. The successful candidate will be flexible, resilient, insightful, innovative, accountable, and relationship-driven with a desire to learn new things and remain current on successful community engagement strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate with peers and their team to develop and deliver innovative programs, and build community collaborations that are dynamic, exciting, and interactive. Candidates will be tasked with building an extensive and robust volunteer program that encompasses a wide range of ages and skill sets to establish Kaleideum as a well-integrated community partner. Candidate must be able to work evenings and/or weekends periodically to manage public and event programming. Schedule is a Tuesday-Saturday schedule. Salary is $35,568 annually, with a robust benefits package. For more details, please review the position description. All applicants must submit to a drug test and criminal background check; proof of current COVID vaccination required or must agree to update vaccination status upon employment. To apply, please submit a resume via email.

United Way of Forsyth County, Multiple Positions! United Way of Forsyth County (UWFC) is hiring for multiple positions to help meet their mission of bringing the community and its resources together to solve problems that no one organization can address alone. The first is a Director of Human Resources and Equity responsible for building organizational health and performance through exceptional human resource administration, leading an inclusive organizational culture, a commitment to equity, and efficient operations. This position is accountable for performance management administration, compensation, benefits, talent planning, recruitment practices, and professional development programs. The Director also ensures equity is embedded into UWFC’s culture and systems and that the culture of our organization continues to evolve and support the delivery of their vital mission. Salary range is $60,000-$70,000/year.

The second position a Director of Donor Relations, who provides leadership in developing, planning, implementing and evaluating accounts of United Way corporate partners and individuals, focusing on identifying growth opportunities. The Director of Donor Relations will also help identify new resource opportunities to enhance annual and long-term fundraising goals and promote United Way’s strategic mission, with a measured focus on personal donor connections. Salary range is $50,000-$60,000/ year.

Lastly, they are looking for a Campaign Associate, who is a temporary paid position working with the Resource Development team during campaign season. Associates will support the team by managing, organizing, implementing, and completing assigned workplace campaigns across Forsyth County. This includes but is not limited to data entry, public speaking, soliciting employee and corporate donations, delivering materials, and working with partner agencies.

To learn more and apply for any of these positions, please visit their website.

The United Way of Greater Greensboro, Director, Volunteering and Advocacy The United Way of Greater Greensboro is seeking someone who successfully engages individuals, organizations, and the community at-large to build and achieve organizational outreach and engagement goals. This position is the UWGG staff lead for Volunteers & Advocacy, and for UWGG Affinity Groups. This position has a key role in supporting and executing UWGG events. Salary range is $51,000- $60,000/yr. To learn more and apply, visited the LinkedIn listing.

Wake Forest University School of Law, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications This position is responsible for successfully promoting the identity of Wake Forest Law School as a leader in legal education with a dynamic and collegial environment and progressive vision. The incumbent will create and implement local, national, and global marketing strategies and develop material for specific Academic Programs, the Dean, and the Law School at large. They will build and promote a consistent brand across multiple law school programs, and execute campaigns that appeal to various constituencies, including prospective and current students, Faculty and Staff, alumni, Board members, and employers. While developing a profile and voice among external audiences, a successful candidate will build systems for evaluating the marketing strategy success and adjust directions and plans to keep up with a fast-paced market. No salary information provided. To learn more and apply, please visit their website.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Executive Director The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation seeks a strategically minded individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for improving the lives of North Carolinians to serve as its next Executive Director. The Executive Director will take the helm of the Foundation at a time when the state it serves and the organization itself are undergoing important changes. The next Executive Director will have the opportunity to serve one of the state’s leading philanthropies as it continues to evolve in addressing the most pressing challenges facing North Carolina. The Executive Director is responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of the Foundation. Coming with deep experience and knowledge of North Carolina will be critical for the next Executive Director. They will also be required to reside in the Piedmont Triad region and are expected to be involved in the Winston-Salem community. The expected salary for this position will be $270,000 to $300,000. They have retained the executive search firm Isaacson, Miller, and further details, including application instructions, can be found on their website.

They are also still seeking a new Director of Communications, who is responsible for: (1) building awareness within North Carolina of ZSR and its mission, core values, grantmaking and programs; (2) providing appropriate information to various stakeholders, and (3) furthering the role of ZSR as a leader on issues of importance to North Carolina. Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC, is conducting this search in partnership with ZSR’s leadership team. The salary range for this position is $84,000 to $94,000 based upon the candidate’s level of knowledge, education, skill, and experience. The Foundation provides an exemplary benefits package. To review the full position description, including candidate requirements, and to apply, please click on the link to the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Director of Communications position profile on their website. You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. The deadline for this position is 5:00 PM on October 15th!