Greetings!
As a long-time board member of HandsOn, I have always valued the importance of their programming. Even before I joined their board, I'd had the privilege of working with them for many years as a staff member at Wake Forest University.
As HandsOn was preparing to celebrate their 15th Anniversary, I was preparing for a big milestone as well--stepping into my dream job as director of Wake Forest University's Women's Center. One of the first things I did to mark both occasions was to budget funds to sponsor two Wake Forest women to participate in HandsOn's 2022-2023 Women's Emerging Leaders program. I was excited to be able to honor both of my roles--as a HandsOn board member, and the new Center director--in a way that would strengthen both organizations.
Applications for the 2023-2024 Women's Emerging Leaders cohort just opened, and our Center will once again be sponsoring two slots. I'm excited, though, that this year, Forsyth County ARPA funding has made it possible for even more women to take advantage of this transformational leadership and educational experience--especially those from smaller and emerging organizations for whom cost would have otherwise made it out of reach. If you work for, volunteer with, or support a small grassroots organization, I'm encouraging you to thoughtfully consider applying or sharing the application before it closes on July 17th!
I'm honored to be a part of an organization whose work makes a difference in the lives of so many nonprofit staffers and organizations. As I have said many times to whomever will listen, I love serving on this board and supporting HandsOn's mission. I hope you will join me in thoughtfully considering all the different ways that you can support it as well.
Yours in service,
Shell
Shell Sizemore
Director
Wake Forest University's Women's Center
HandsOn NWNC Board Member
ED note: Remember, if any of you want to share your love of HandsOn with our network, we still have some spots for guest columnists in 2023--so please let Amy know if you're interested!
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Volunteer Engagement Training Program Kicks Off this Month for just $10! |
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Thursdays, 9 am to 4 pm,
June 29, July 6, and July 13
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr NW, multipurpose room (see map)
Our best-in-class volunteer management training program is BACK IN-PERSON and now more affordable than ever!
The Volunteer Engagement Training Program, VETP, developed by Points of Light and its Global Affiliate Network (including us here at HandsOn NWNC!) provides a comprehensive understanding of the components of a volunteer program. For the first time since 2019, we’ll be offering this program in-person one full day a week for three weeks on June 19, July 6, and June 13th. This format will provide participants with the opportunity to build rich connections with their peers and take learning home to their organizations between each session. Anyone who has responsibility for recruiting, coordinating, or managing volunteers--at any level--will benefit from the interactive curriculum, which is based on the latest research and best practices in the industry.
To learn more about the topics covered each day, please visit our website. The class will be endorsed by NCAVA for 18 credits hours.
This year, VETP is supported by a Forsyth County ARPA grant which is allowing us to offer the *entire program* at an *extremely* discounted rate of only $10 per person to staff of small and medium-sized nonprofits (budgets under $500,000) that primarily serve vulnerable, low-income, and marginalized populations that were disproportionally impacted by COVID.
Cost: Just $10 for ARPA-eligible nonprofits!
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By registering at the $10 rate, you certify that you meet the eligibility criteria outlined on the registration page and that a representative from your organization will attend all three days. Lunch is not provided but ordering options will be made available prior to the first session. A refrigerator and microwave are available for those who would like to bring their own lunch.
If you are interesting in this training but do not meet the eligibility criteria for ARPA-supported pricing, please contact Amy Lytle directly to discuss options and availability.
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Last Session of 2022-2023 Nonprofit Essentials:
Grant Writing
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Thursday, June 15, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr NW, multipurpose room (see map)
Our last Nonprofit Essentials class for the 2022-2023 season focuses on a much in-demand topic--grant writing! This practical session is designed for beginning grant writers seeking to develop grant research and proposal writing skills. Participants will learn how to:
· assess the "grant readiness" of your organization
· research funding sources
· become familiar with grants terminology
· write a successful grant by learning the common elements of a proposal
· prepare to manage a grant
Susan Brittain was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She also has a Master’s degree in Education/Counseling from Wake Forest University. She has done grant work for the past 25+ years for both nonprofits and for-profits in the areas of research, writing, reviewing, editing, reporting, and managing. She currently serves as the Director of Grants and Special Projects for the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.
Nonprofit Essentials is a monthly series of 10 classes designed to provide the "essentials" needed by nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteer leaders to be successful in the sector. Classes can be taken individually, or as a full series, which can be started at any time. Offered in partnership with Wake Forest University's Office of Civic and Community Engagement for more than a decade, the classes are taught primarily by Wake Forest University staff, faculty, and alums. For the 2022-2023 year, all classes are being held in-person and will not be recorded.
Cost: $50 for Supporting Partners, $60 for all others
Full Series: $450 for SPs, $550 for all others (the series can be started with any class)
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Last Session of 2022-2023 Nonprofit Essentials:
Advanced Grant Writing
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Thursday, June 22, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr NW, multipurpose room (see map)
Because this topic is so popular--and because we know that people in our network have varying levels of experience--we're pleased to offer both Susan's more introductory session as well a more advanced session. This advanced workshop is designed for more seasoned professionals who seek to increase their effectiveness. The workshop will include: Request for Proposal Analysis, Use of Statistics, Collaboration, Identification of Support Documentation Proposal Analysis and Sharpening Your Grant Writing Skills. Participants will have an opportunity to review and critique well-written proposals and seek guidance regarding their specific grant writing challenges. This session features small group work.
The Advanced class will be taught by Ruth Peebles, President of The INS Group. Ms. Peebles offers over 30 years of hands‐on experience in nonprofit management, project management, fundraising and organizational development. The INS Group was founded in 1999 with the mission of helping federal, state, and local government agencies, nonprofits, and faith-based institutions use innovative solutions to build their capacity and sustain their programs and services. Ms. Peebles is an instructor for the Duke University Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management and served as an adjunct instructor for the School of Public and International Affairs Master of Public Administration Program at North Carolina State University. She currently serves on the Wake County Affiliate Board of the North Carolina Community Foundation and Student U Board of Directors. She is a founding member of the Next Generation of African American Philanthropists giving circle.
Nonprofit Essentials is a monthly series of 10 classes designed to provide the "essentials" needed by nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteer leaders to be successful in the sector. Classes can be taken individually, or as a full series, which can be started at any time. Offered in partnership with Wake Forest University's Office of Civic and Community Engagement for more than a decade, the classes are taught primarily by Wake Forest University staff, faculty, and alums. For the 2022-2023 year, all classes are being held in-person and will not be recorded.
Cost: $50 for Supporting Partners, $60 for all others
Full Series: $450 for SPs, $550 for all others (the series can be started with any class)
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Optional VETP Add-On Session!
Creating Equitable Environments for Volunteers
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Thursday, July 20, 9 am to Noon
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr NW, multipurpose room (see map)
We encourage all who register for this summer's Volunteer Engagement Training Program, as well as others who have taken VETP (or its predecessor, the Volunteer Management Training Series,) to join us for this additional, add-on session for just $20 more!
Based on extensive research, HandsOn NWNC developed this optional, add-on session as an extension to the core VETP curriculum to help organizations build volunteer programs that are equity-infused and welcoming to all. This half-day, in-person session will provide interactive activities that will allow participants to start putting ideas into action within their volunteer programs. Together, we’ll:
· Examine the goal of creating an equitable environment for volunteers
· Articulate the benefits of creating a culture of belonging
· Explore various methods for building equitable environments
· Identify further resources to assist in creating equitable environments
Cost: $20 for VETP/VMTS alums; $40 for Supporting Partners,
$50 for all others
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Now Accepting Applications!
2023-2024 Women's Emerging Leaders
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Part 1: Leadership Essentials for Women
Wednesday and Thursday, August 30 and 31st, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr NW, multipurpose room (see map)
We're excited to announce that the application process is now open for our 2023-2024 Women's Emerging Leaders (WEL) program! We do anticipate that this cohort will fill quickly, since this program is also benefiting from ARPA-supported pricing for the first time!
WEL was created to help address gender and wage equity issues in the nonprofit sector by preparing, strengthening, and supporting women for future leadership roles.
WEL is a ten-month program consisting of two components: an intensive, two-day Leadership Essentials for Women workshop, scheduled in-person for August 30 and 31st, and enrollment in Nonprofit Essentials, a monthly series of skill-building classes jointly sponsored by HandsOn NWNC and Wake Forest University’s Office of Civic and Community Engagement that takes place from September through June.
Applicants must be mid-level female or non-binary staff (managers, program directors, program coordinators, and other professionals) located in and serving Forsyth, Davie, Davidson, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin Counties, who are committed to public service and interested in gaining leadership skills to enhance their ability to pursue leadership positions within their organizations or the nonprofit sector. The program is also open to Executive Directors of new or emerging nonprofit organizations who have 3 years or less of experience in their role as Executive Director.
Cost: Just $10 FOR THE ENTIRE PROGRAM for smaller nonprofits!
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Vendor Spotlight!
Bearlight Marketing
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It’s easy for organizations to pour money into their marketing efforts but feel questionable about the returns they’re actually getting. Let’s face it—marketing isn’t cheap. So it can be disheartening if you feel like it’s not working like you hoped.
The answer in these situations isn’t more marketing. It isn't less marketing either. It’s better marketing.
When you craft your message into a story—your customer’s story—people start to listen. And when you strategically curate the right marketing methods for your brand, you don’t just get that story to lots of people—you get it to the right people.
That’s better marketing.
I’m Luke Wulsin, and I started Bearlight Marketing to help mission-driven ventures like yours win. Because when you win, the world becomes a better place! Contact me for more information!
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New! Service Enterprise 101 |
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Volunteers are critical to the success and sustainability of nonprofits, yet research shows formal volunteering declined from 2019 to 2021 and many volunteers haven't returned. Now, more than ever, attracting and retaining volunteers is essential for nonprofits to continue providing programs and services that meet critical community needs.
Learn how to get the most out of your volunteer engagement efforts through the Service Enterprise program! We’re now offering an abbreviated version of this program that combines an assessment of your organization's current volunteer practices with a two hour debrief. Similar to an organizational assessment, the Service Enterprise Diagnostic (SED) identifies strengths and challenges of your organization’s existing volunteer practices with suggestions for bolstering weak areas. The debrief reviews the findings with a consultant and provides an opportunity for deeper conversation and action steps to improve current practices. For more information about this NEW version of the Service Enterprise program, please reach out to Kathy today!
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Join Us for GetConnected Lab Hours! |
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Are you new to GetConnected, HandsOn NWNC's online volunteer portal? Want to learn more? Or need to update your organization's contact information or volunteer opportunities but don't know where to start? To make it easy to get your questions answered, Shivani Patel, HandsOn's VISTA member, will start hosting a weekly "office hour" via Zoom every Tuesday at 1 pm. No need to make an appointment--just feel free to pop in. If more extensive training is needed, this can also be a good time to set up an appointment directly with Shivani for a longer session. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods' Racial Equity Institute's Groundwater Approach, June 12, 1 pm to 4 pm, in-person, $95 Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods is hosting this session with REI to share their "Groundwater Approach." This method teaches participants how to use data to measure the systemic impact of racism and to track institutional change. The "Groundwater" metaphor is designed to help practitioners at all levels internalize the reality that we live in a racially structured society, and that that is what causes racial inequity. Details and registration are on their website.
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"Strategic Planning on a Budget," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, Wednesday, June 21st, 3 pm to 4pm, $25. Want a more strategic approach to your organizational or programmatic work, but don’t have a budget for a consultant or outside facilitator? Join this session to get new ideas for leading a quality process that results in clear goals and objectives, gains buy-in from key stakeholders, and actually gets used! Topics covered include:
- How to set realistic expectations for a plan that works for you
- Stakeholder feedback strategies that don’t take too much time or money
- Examples of activities that can help you find new ideas and get clarity
- Approaches to landscape analysis and understanding your value-add
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Participate in the First-Annual Resource Cafe for Justice-Involved Individuals on June 29! Join multiple community partners to learn more about what it's like to navigate resources post-incarceration and develop relationships among Forsyth County agencies. The morning will feature Forsyth County Reentry Council's Reentry Simulation from 9 am to 11 am, which will demonstrate what it's like being released from incarceration and having to restart your life without the basics. From 1 pm to 3 pm, an Interactive Resource Café will be offered where agencies will collaborate to navigate a case scenario and develop relationships with community providers. This will enable them to know where to turn when working with an individual with
multiple and complex needs related to
housing, transportation, employment, medical care, behavioral health, etc. Lunch will be provided to those who register for both sessions. Registration is FREE, but required for either session. Questions?
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Save the Date for the 2023 Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits, November 2 &3 in Winston-Salem! We're excited that this excellent opportunity to gather with nonprofit colleagues and friends will be happening right here in Winston-Salem this year! Always an excellent value, this year's conference is shaping up to be a wonderful opportunity for HandsOn NWNC's own network to come together for an outstanding learning and networking opportunity in our own backyard. Be on the lookout for more details soon!
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The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem Accepting Grant Applications! The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem is accepting applications for Forsyth County initiatives that will increase economic security and mobility for those who identify as women and girls. Organizations can submit one application for a maximum of $15,000. While their membership vote determines final grant decisions, applicants that meet one or more of the following criteria will receive priority during the review process:
- organizations with annual revenue of $250,000 and under
- organizations led by women of color and focused on working with women and/or girls of color
- organizations that actively engage women and/or girls with lived experience in the design and/or implementation of the proposed program or work
- program or work designed with a gender focus
For more details and the link to the online application, please visit their website. Applications close at midnight on July 10th!
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ZSR's State-Level Systemic Change Grant Application Now Available! For decades, The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation has supported positive changes to state-level systems and structures to ensure that North Carolina is a place where all people can thrive. This commitment is rooted in and driven by their mission and core values. They desire for ALL North Carolinians to have access to high-quality public education, to benefit from a healthy and sustainable environment, to enjoy economic opportunity under just and fair rules, and to be able to engage fully in civic life. These grants support state, regional and local organizations, coalitions, or collaboratives that are working to achieve systemic change at the state level within and across the following priority areas:
- Advancing Public Education
- Fostering a Healthy and Sustainable Environment
- Promoting Social and Economic Justice
- Strengthening Democracy
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Need a New Printer? Salemtowne Has Quite a Few to Donate! Our friends at Salemtowne, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, has 21 printers to give away to local nonprofits! They are mostly large laser printers, with no toners included. A few are small printers, with no copying or scanning capability. Two are color printers and the remainder are black and white only. Brands include Ricoh, Canon, and HP. You can choose to take only what you need, but you must be able to come pick up the printer (no delivery.) If you are interested, please contact Emily Rector, or call her at 336-714-2196.
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Attend Wake Forest University's Upcoming Think Tank on Gun Violence Prevention and Response! The second in a series of conversations hosted and facilitated by Wake Forest University's School of Medicine, this session on June 13th at Second Harvest Food Bank from 8 am to 1 pm is open to all, but online registration is required.
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Are You a HandsOn Supporting Partner Looking for New Board Members? Being invited to participate in our Board Speed Dating events is an exclusive benefit of being a HandsOn Supporting Partner. We'll be organizing quite a few of them over the rest of 2023! We send a dedicated email to Supporting Partners with the details of these events, and encourage those who are able and interested to apply. These small, intimate, and fun events are a great way to access new potential board and committee members as well as to share the story of your nonprofit with new audiences. They're also a great way to practice your elevator speech and get current board members involved in the recruiting process! Want to make sure you're getting an invitation to participate? Be sure to join or renew as a Supporting Partner ASAP!
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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--the next volunteer newsletter is coming out next week!
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Even More Employment
Opportunities!
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Elon University, Senior Director of Advancement Services The Senior Director of Advancement Services at Elon University will craft and implement the strategic vision for Advancement Services, develop priorities and corresponding individual and departmental metrics which align with the University Advancement division and Elon University goals. Specifically, this position will create, manage and lead all efforts related to data management, gift records/processing, and reporting/analytics to support and ensure a highly successful and efficient advancement operation. The Director will identify and implement updated or new technologies that will propel University Advancement initiatives forward. For more details and to apply, visit their LinkedIn listing.
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro, Development Associate Habitat for Humanity's Development Associate reports to the Director of Development and Communications and is a trusted and integral partner on the Development team. The Development Associate should have a consistent connection with all Development team members to encourage a collegial and interactive spirit. Requiring organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility, the Development Associate will enhance the team’s success ensuring accurate accounting of donations – both financial and of time through volunteer service. This position is responsible for departmental database systems including development CRM and volunteer management system. For more details, please visit their LinkedIn listing.
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Mustard Seed Community Health, Executive Director Mustard Seed Community Health in Greensboro seeks an Executive Director to lead its mission to provide high-quality, holistic, integrated healthcare to those in need in an environment that dignifies and empowers the whole person. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED has key responsibility for: leadership and strategic impact; operational and financial oversight; fund development; staff development; and communications and outreach. Salary range is $75K-$85K. Armstrong McGuire is assisting in the search; for more details, please visit their LinkedIn listing.
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Western Wake Crisis Ministry, Executive Director Western Wake Crisis Ministry seeks an Executive Director to lead strategic planning, revenue generation, resource management, and staff and volunteer empowerment to ensure mission delivery. The ideal leader will have a passion to create a healthy, hunger-free, and housing-stable community by partnering with individuals in crisis seeking stability. They will be a leader who is not afraid to get their hands dirty in the day-to-day work but knows how effective organizations can be when they seek first to partner and collaborate. While this position is based in an area outside of HandsOn NWNC's traditional geographic region, Armstrong McGuire, who is assisting in the search, specifically asked us to share this opportunity with our network. For further details, or to apply, please visit Armstrong McGuire's website.
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Big Brother Big Sisters Services, Mentor This is an exciting time to join the mission driven work at Big Brothers Big Sisters, a HandsOn Supporting Partner. As the largest and oldest mentoring agency in the region, BBBS has a strong foundation that supports life-changing mentoring relationships between caring adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and young people (“Littles”). . Right now, they are looking for a School Based Mentor. The primary function of this part-time role is to oversee and execute the BBBS mentoring program at their assigned local school. This includes serving as a school-based mentor conducting group and one-to-one mentoring, as well as enrolling youth who are in the BBBS mentoring program. This person will also be responsible for enrolling volunteers who will serve as a school-based mentor on a one-to-one basis and identifying the appropriate match with enrolled students. No salary information was provided. Interested parties should reach out to Courtney Jones.
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Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Multiple NEW POSITIONS! Financial Pathways, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking to full numerous, different positions. Currently, they are actively searching for a new Chief Development Officer--a passionate Winston-Salem based fundraiser who is a skilled networker, with a natural ability to build relationships and convert those relationships into financial and organizational support. The Chief Development Officer reports to the President and CEO, supervises the Marketing and Events Coordinator/Director, and works closely with senior staff and the Board of Directors. The position will develop and implement a strategic and comprehensive development plan to support operations and program services. Salary range is $63K-$70K. For more details, please review the full job description. A resume is required to apply; a brief (2-4 minutes) video can be submitted in lieu of a cover letter to express why you have interest in applying and state how you are uniquely qualified for the job. Please direct all inquiries and paperwork and/or video to Phyllis Caldwell-George, President/CEO
They are also looking for an Employee Experience Coordinator. This position has responsibilities in two main area s– general office management and human resources. Both roles intersect to provide the overall employee experience. This position requires someone ready to be responsible for creating and helping maintain a work environment that provides a positive and inclusive experience for all employees. Due to the amount of sensitive and confidential information this position will be responsible for, the successful candidate will have a high standard for attention to detail, demonstrating a wide variety of advanced clerical and administrative tasks, and providing support for all agency employees. This role also has an outward facing component by working with many of the organization’s vendors related to operations and HR. Salary range is $45K-$50K.
Lastly, they are also looking for an Agency Receptionist and Administrative Assistant, who serves as the initial contact person for phone calls and visitors to the agency, providing excellent customer service and effective interpersonal communications. Salary range is $34,320-$35,350.
For more details on all of their current positions and to apply, please visit their website.
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Samaritan Ministries, Development Director Samaritan Ministries, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking a full-time Development Director to plan and execute annual fundraising strategies. Activities include cultivating donor relationships, writing proposals, managing fundraising committees, executing three signature fundraising events, and overseeing database management. A candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of non-profit fundraising experience as well as proficiency with MS Office and database management is desired. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple projects, experience in gift stewardship, and superior written and oral communication skills. Salary range is $60K-$70K. Please review the full job description for more details. To apply, submit a resume to Jan Kelly, Executive Director.
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Second Harvest Food Bank, Multiple NEW Positions! 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:
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The Winston-Salem Foundation, Accounting Associate Our friends at The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, is seeking a new Accounting Associate to perform a variety of accounting functions that relate to the receipt of gifts, disbursement of grants, transaction recording, and reconciliation. The Accounting Associate will report to the Controller under the supervision of the Vice President, Finance and will work cooperatively with the Finance department as well as other Foundation staff. The Foundation offers a hybrid schedule where staff work in-person out of their downtown Winston-Salem offices for part of the week and have the option to work remotely on other days. Hourly pay will begin at $25.65 ($50,000 annualized based on 37.5 hours per week) and includes a generous benefits package. For more details, please review the full position description. Be sure to apply online by 5 pm on June 23rd!
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Crosby Scholars, part-time Administrative Specialist and Board Liaison
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a part-time Administrative Specialist and Board Liaison who will support the President & CEO, as well as the Development and Marketing team. The Administrative Specialist and Board Liaison will report to the President & CEO and will work closely with the Director of Development. A bachelor's degree is required, as well as strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Must be able to make decisions independently as a confident self-starter, as well as the ability to balance multiple priorities and tasks with limited supervision. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Database management, Google Drive and Zoom. This is a part-time position allowing for a flexible work schedule, though some evening and weekend work may be required. Hiring range is $16/hour. To apply, submit a resume to the attention of 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.
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Wake Forest University School of Business, Executive Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion WFU's School of Business is seeking qualified candidates for this key leadership role that will develop and lead their school-wide strategies regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with a goal of becoming a truly globally minded and inclusive community. The successful candidate will be responsible for formulating and implementing a shared vision and strategies to enhance programming with impact for students, faculty, staff, alumni and corporate partners and will serve as a subject matter expert and guide all School of Business programs, offices, and functions to optimize their processes towards goals of inclusion, equity and diversity. For more details, please visit their LinkedIn listing.
Wake Forest University is also seeking an Assistant Director, Presidential Advancement, University Advancement, who serves as the primary point of contact to the President’s Office for Presidential engagement with University Advancement; and provides dynamic leadership, vision, and organizational integrity to sustain the operational effectiveness of the Presidential Advancement team. This individual will plan and track the President’s involvement with University Development and Alumni Engagement, including travel and engagements with trustees, principal level donors, and community leaders. The Assistant Director will build efficient and detailed processes to enable planned events to be scaled, including but not limited to, activity in the President’s football and basketball suites. For more details, visit their LinkedIn listing.
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Piedmont Land Conservancy, Development Associate (part-time) Piedmont Land Conservancy's Development Associate is responsible for processing regular gift
batches into a comprehensive, integrated, relational database system; the production of gift receipts, individualized acknowledgment letters, and gift
batch reports; updating constituent information; creating queries and reports necessary for descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analysis for targeted fundraising and donor stewardship. This position will adhere to PLC'’s policies regarding gift, pledge, and payment
recording, as well as updating and validating information to maintain the
integrity and accuracy of constituent records. The position will be responsible for coordinating a data integrity program that will focus on maintaining accurate constituency data records. The hourly rate is $20-25/hour, with some limited benefits. More details are on their website. Please send resumes to Karrie Jo Mason.
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HandsOn NWNC, Community Action Coalition AmeriCorps VISTA Member! Shivani Patel will be leaving us in August to attend graduate school at the University of Chicago (go, Shivani!) and we are on the hunt for our next *amazing* VISTA member! We host this member through our relationship with the The Office of Civic & Community Engagement (OCCE) at Wake Forest University, and they are currently accepting applications for the two positions in their 2023-2024 cohort. One of these members will be housed with us, and focused on capacity building, and the other will be housed at OCCE, focused on community partnerships. Together, they work closely to bring our MLK Day of Service Read-In to life each year, as well as focus on a variety of other partner and volunteer engagement efforts. United by their passion to make a difference, all VISTA members commit to complete a year of national service and create meaningful change in our community. In return, members receive a variety of benefits, including: including: student loan forbearance, generous funding for past or future education, a living stipend, and extensive professional development opportunities. Individuals interested in learning more are invited to watch this short video overviewing the AmeriCorps VISTA program. They are also invited to learn more about the Winston-Salem Community Action Coalition and apply through the AmeriCorps website. Have a question or need more information? Please contact Shivani Patel, HandsOn CAC VISTA member, Lee Bowser, WSCAC VISTA Leader, or Amanda Alston, OCCE's Assistant Director of Community Partnerships. Applications are being accepted now through July 2023, on a rolling basis for an August 2023 start!
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LEAD Girls of NC, Executive Assistant/Project Manager (part-time) LEAD Girls, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, seeks a part-time Executive Assistant/Project Manager to join their high-energy team, helping to support the critical business functions that keep their organization running solid and successful. As a driven project coordinator, the successful candidate will provide the knowledge, resources, and tools that support the Executive Director. No salary information was available. Review the full position description for more details; to apply, submit your resume and cover letter to Joy Nelson Thomas.
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HANDSON NWNC IN THE NEWS! |
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HandsOn's Forsyth County Governor's Awards Breakfast Featured on Fox8 News!
While they weren't able to send out a videographer on May 2nd, Fox8 put together a short segment for that evening's 5 pm news with some photos submitted by HandsOn. (Many thanks to Susan Gies-Conley for taking and then sharing these so quickly!) Over a month later, we're still basking in the glow of what it meant to host this event at full-force for the first time since 2019. (We're just sorry we didn't get this link in time to include it in last month's newsletter.)
We are also excited to share that the official photographs taken by Terri Burke with Catch a Spark photography are now available via a dedicated gallery on her website! Please use this link to check them all out, and grab an image or two of your nominee or winner! This gallery is open to the public and you will have the option to share an image via Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest; the pictures are screen-quality files and are intended for use in digital environments. If you would like to download any images, or need print-quality versions, please reach out to Casey Capstick for access. Thanks so much to all of our partners' and sponsors' efforts in making our 2023 breakfast event such a rousing success--we look forward to seeing you all again next Spring!
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New Bills Introduced to Help Strengthen Voting!
Last month, Congresswoman Deborah Ross, who represents Wake County in the US House of Representatives, introduced bill HR 2905. The bill would require the Census Bureau to count incarcerated people at their last known residence rather than at their prison cell, which is where the Bureau currently counts them. When states and local governments draw political districts using Census data that counts incarcerated people in prisons, they unintentionally enhance the representation of people who live near prisons while diluting the representation of everyone else--a process known as "prison gerrymandering." (The link goes to a news story from WFAE about how this dynamic has affected NC.) NC Counts Coalition has developed this overview sheet with additional resources about this important issue.
This proposed national legislation would complement NC Senate Bill 642, which was filed earlier this spring in an effort to establish an independent redistricting commission in our state, making redistricting and map drawing a politically-neutral process. Doing so would help ensure that North Carolina’s redistricting maps represent all communities across our state equitably.
Both of these bills would help keep voting as an effective civic action that, when combined with other civic actions, can accelerate community change. Voting, along with service and volunteerism, are core components of the Civic Circle.
HandsOn NWNC is a proud member of the NC Counts Coalition and are appreciative of their efforts to educate communities about this important civic engagement work.
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