"How to Navigate the Global Civic Engagement Landscape in a Disrupted World," a Points of Light webinar, May 10th, 1 pm, FREE! Join Points of Light to hear from their panel of experts who will share key findings of their latest civic engagement research. They'll explore the thoughts, behaviors and needs of people through the lens of Points of Light’s Civic Circle. Register today!

Join AFP for one of their Upcoming Hybrid Webinars! On May 12th, the topic will be "Fundraising BS: How Behavioral Science Shapes Our Sector and Our Practice" and on June 9th, it will be "A Conversation With LGBTQ+ Fundraising Professionals." All sessions are scheduled from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, with limited in-person spots available at The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. Cost is $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. You can view the topics for the rest of the year on their website.

"Retooling Your Reserves," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, May 17th, 1 pm- 2 pm, $35-$50. While organizations built their reserves on the best practices and technology defined by the Great Recession a decade ago, the pandemic has required us to lean on reserves in new ways. This session will discuss new tools for revising reserve targets and current frames of thinking about how reserves are built, accessed, and invested within your organization. More details and registration are on the Center's website.

Join HandsOn at the NCAVA Statewide Conference in Winston-Salem, May 18th-20th! NCAVA in partnership with its local affiliate organization, Piedmont Regional Association of Volunteer Administration (PRAVA), is excited to hold their 2022 Statewide Conference on Volunteer Management in person at the Historic Brookstone Inn from May 18th - 20th, 2022. HandsOn staff is proud to be presenting during two of the sessions. Learn more and register today!

"Four Steps to Successful Fundraising: Plan, Plan, Plan and Work," a Triangle Nonprofit and Volunteer Leadership Center webinar, May 18th, 2 pm to 3:30 pm, $44. A strategic fund development plan is the framework for a nonprofit’s development efforts and part of sound financial planning. It helps you plan for your future and ensure your organization's stability. Strategic fund development planning cultivates multiple revenue streams; seta priorities, strategies, and goals; and limits crisis fundraising. This webinar will outline the key components of a strategic fund development plan including an evaluation plan and management plan and steps to develop a plan. Participants will have an opportunity to conduct an assets inventory, develop a case statement and begin to identify potential funding streams. Presented by Ruth Peebles. Registration is online.

Not-For-Profit Accounting Conference, May 24th, 8 am to 4:45 pm, Virtual and In-Person at Grandover Resort & Conference Center, Greensboro, rates start at $245. Focusing on the unique needs of the nonprofit sector, the Not-for-Profit Accounting Conference will cover current trends, changes, and tools you need to best serve your organization. This year's event features an opening session on nonprofit sector trends and laws from the Center's David Heinen, a closing session on cultures of belonging from Diversity and HR Solutions' Gracie Johnson-Lopez, and four learning tracks: audit, accounting, tax, and management (only the audit and accounting tracks with be virtual). Co-sponsored with the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. Register today!

"Providing Feedback is as Easy as 1, 2, 3!," a TNVLC webinar, May 25th, 2 pm to 3:30 pm, FREE! Feedback is a two-way street. Organizations that have a culture of open communication between staff and volunteers benefit from greater accountability and impact. But all too often, staff and volunteer leaders are reluctant to provide feedback. This session will explore three models for delivering feedback and the benefits of being more open to input from volunteers. Learn how to avoid challenges by setting expectations for accountability and how not to become part of the problem. Receive tools and tips to help you provide meaningful feedback that helps volunteers grow and succeed. This class is endorsed by NCAVA. Register online!

Black Philanthropy Initiative Now Accepting Requests for Educational Equity Funding! The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) is now accepting applications for its spring Equity in Education grants program. Through this grant program, BPI wants to ensure that students of color, especially Black students, can learn in a supportive environment that respects their humanity, upholds their dignity, and has the resources to provide students with the space they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Organizations can apply for grants of up to $15,000. Within this focus area, BPI will support grant proposals that:

·      are designed with a focus on racial equity to ensure all K-12 and higher education systems have the support they need so that every student thrives.

·      are designed to make a positive impact on students of color with an explicit focus on Black students.

·      are making an impact within Forsyth County, NC.

·      are being implemented by a 501(c)(3) organization, public school or higher education institution, or a faith-based organization. (Organizations that do not have a 501(c)(3) may utilize an organization with one to serve as its fiscal agent.)

For this grant round, priority will be given to:

·      Black-led groups/organizations.

·      public schools with a high population of Black students.

·      organizations and programs that invest directly in predominately Black schools and/or neighborhoods.

·      organizations/schools that are actively engaging students, parents, and/or educators in helping to guide the organization’s work in education and determine its goals. Staff is available to talk through proposal ideas and answer any questions about the application process. Email Strategic Initiatives Officer Shamika Starke or call her at (336) 604-5160. For more information or to apply online, visit their website. Application deadline is midnight, Monday, May 16!

Youth Service America Offering a Variety of 2022-2023 Partner Grants! Youth Service America, which seeded HandsOn's Youth Engagement Coalition, is on a mission to make working together for the common good the common expectation and common experience of every young person. They'll award $400,000+ in YSA Partner Grants for the 2022-2023 academic year to help partners across the country increase opportunities and break down barriers to youth participation. YSA Partner Grants are a key strategy for increasing youth participation rates to at least 50% by America's Semiquincentennial (America250) on July 4, 2026. Funding opportunities include: 

·   Youth Service Zone Grants: $15,000 Grants for Collaboratives of 3+ Organizations to Build Partnerships & Capacity to Increase Youth Service Rates

·   National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants: Grants of $3,000 or $6,000 to Lead Partner Coalitions or Organize Projects for 9/11 Day of Service, MLK Day of Service, and Global Youth Service Day

·   Afterschool Grants: $500 Grants for Afterschool Programs to Engage 50+ youth in Service or Service-Learning Activities

·   ServiceVote Fellows Grants (Coming Soon): Grants to Engage Young Leaders to Organize Youth Voter Registration, Education, and GOTV Activities

All applications will close on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 11:59 PM. The first step to apply for any (or all) of these programs is to create your YSA Partner Grant Application Profile.

Be Prepared for the Next Round of The Winston-Salem Foundation's Capital Improvement Grants Opening on May 15th! The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, offers their Capital Improvement Grants to local nonprofits and community groups for supporting time-limited projects to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, buildings, technology, or equipment. These grants are offered only once a year, and applicants will receive a decision after a three-month review period. The portal for the next round of applications will open May 15th and close on July 1st! To apply, visit the Foundation’s new Grant Application Portal and register for an account (please register at least two weeks before the deadline so their staff has time to approve your registration). For more info about creating an account, please read the registration instructions. Got questions? Please contact April Durr.

Wake Forest University's School of Medicine's Program in Community-Engaged Research Offering Community Engagement Boost Awards! The Program in Community-Engaged Research is offering a request for applications?

Scholarships Available to Join Association of Fundraising Professional's Triad Chapter! AFP Triad's chapter is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities for chapter membership. Each year the Chapter and its Board of Directors commit to supporting new or lapsed members interested in advancing their fundraising careers through membership in AFP. Scholarships are awarded twice a year, in July and December. Applications must be submitted by May 15 for July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023 membership! The scholarship will cover the entire membership dues for one year, and scholarship recipients are expected to actively engage with AFP programs and events. Learn more on their website.

Consider Applying for Leadership Winston-Salem This Fall! Do you want to be part of something greater than yourself? Do you want to give back to make our community better for all? Do you want to fully realize the community leader that already lives inside you? You need a Winston-Salem MBA. A community MBA. There's only one place to get it - Leadership Winston-Salem, a HandsOn Supporting Partner. Since 1985, they have offered a nine-month deep dive that exposes you to previously unknown aspects of Winston-Salem in a group setting. As a member of the class you will experience so much - group meetings; intense conversations; deep discussions; emotional discovery; profound connections; an insider's look at our community's challenges and opportunities; lifelong relationships with local leaders; and a more connected you! You have to apply by June 22, and it is competitive, but it's worth it. You will graduate as a next generation volunteer that will shape our community. To learn more, check out their website, or register for the last two information sessions on May 5th and May 18th!

Nominate Someone Who Inspires You for Points of Lights' Inspiration Honor Roll! Nominate and celebrate individuals who are taking action to improve the lives of others! This year’s Points of Light Inspiration Honor Roll celebrates individuals who are engaging with their community through one or more elements of Points of Light’s Civic Circle, demonstrating that every action, no matter how small, can make a difference.  As part of this recognition, honorees will have their photo and story featured on the Points of Light website. They'll be adding their stories of courage, inspiration, compassion and dedication throughout the year. Nominate someone today!

Gain the Benefits of Value Stream Mapping for Your Nonprofit! Are you wishing you could do more with the resources you have? Do you feel you have work flow and processes that could be more efficient? HandsOn has been approached by a highly-skilled volunteer who is currently pursuing a master’s in engineering management. He would love to work with a local nonprofit to develop strategies to help you be more efficient with everyday tasks and accomplish more with the resources you already have.

By employing Value Stream Mapping, he will help your organization identify the activities that are built into your processes that are pulling resources away from your mission. Together with your team, he will work to draw up a plan for a future goal and lay out the steps needed to accomplish it. If you are interested in learning more or have any clarifying questions, please reach out to Amy Lytle, who can provide more details and connect you to the volunteer.

Crosby Scholars, Multiple New Positions! Crosby Scholars, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a full-time HLMS Specialist (Hispanic/Latino Male Success Specialist) to work with the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator to build partnerships with organizations in their community that target and support the educational success of Hispanic/Latino males. Duties include increasing awareness of the Crosby Scholars Program for 6th-12th grade students within the community, as well as retaining enrolled students and assisting students with program completion. The HLMS specialist will also serve as a Junior and Senior Advisor. Junior and Senior Advisors are required to meet at least once a month with the students they are assigned. A bachelor's degree is required, as well as experience and understanding of student populations in high-need schools. Excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication and organizational skills are a must, as well as the ability to work effectively with a diverse population in a team effort to support the mission of Crosby Scholars. Bilingual communication skills are preferred. To apply, submit a resume to Miriam Hernandez, Hispanic Outreach Coordinator.

They are also looking to hire a full-time Advisor Coordinator. The Advisor Coordinator manages the Advisor Programs to assure the Crosby Scholar students are being served with the best knowledge and offered the most personalized services. Responsibilities include: staying current on college admission trends and best practices in the delivery of advising services to students and parents; recruiting, training, evaluating and managing Staff Advisors, Near Peer Advisors, College and Career Advisors, and Self-Selected Advisor Specialists; monitoring the progress of high school junior and senior students, as well as collaborating with the Outreach and Financial Aid Teams to meet the needs of students and advisors. A bachelor's degree is required, as well as an understanding of the college admissions process through college counseling, college admissions, or high school counseling experience. Must have excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills. Must have experience supervising staff. Proven experience working with diverse student populations is preferred. This 12-month position is full time at 37.5 hours per week. Some weekend and evening work is required. To apply, e-mail a cover letter and resume or CV to Barbara Masi, Director of College Access. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, NEW Multiple Positions! Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, has a NEW opening for a Marketing and Events Director. This person is expected to effectively interact with colleagues across departments, volunteers, and external constituents to ensure coordination of marketing, resource development, and event management in a way that aligns with FPP objectives and meets budgeted goals. The primary focus of this position is to manage the day-to-day marketing and communication strategies and oversee event logistics. In addition, this role will provide a wide variety of fundraising and development, communication, and coordination support. Salary range is $36,000-42,000 plus benefits. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Melissa Pegram.

They also have another new opening for a Center for Homeownership Housing Educator This person organizes and delivers Pre-purchase Housing Education to groups and individuals. They also work directly with clients by interviewing, analyzing and investigating a client’s financial situation in relation to available options in developing a plan for homeownership. They work to pre-qualify prospective homebuyers to meet the underwriting guidelines for the appropriate loan products, and then follow- through on the client's action plan to complete a home purchase.  This full-time position has a salary range that begins at $36K, and increases with certifications. Please review the full job description for more details, and apply by emailing your resume to Melissa.

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, Director of Family Services The full-time Director of Family Services at Habitat for Humanity, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is responsible for oversight of the program to recruit, empower families, and help change lives and transform neighborhoods. The Director will supervise the Family Services team to plan and implement family services activities including the Youth Empowerment Program. The salary range is $55,000- $62,000, depending on experience, and they offer a comprehensive benefits package. For more details and to apply, go online.

Wake Forest University, Assistant Director of Civic Engagement Our friends at WFU's Office of Civic and Community Engagement, a HandsOn Program Partner are looking to add an Assistant Director of Civic Engagement to manage civic and volunteer programs, large service events, and co-curricular learning opportunities offered by their office. Key responsibilities include advising student leadership teams, developing workshops and training materials, and coordinating signature programs, including Project Pumpkin, DESK, Hit the Bricks, and Wake ‘N Shake. The Assistant Director will manage outreach efforts for the OCCE and be the primary point of contact for GivePulse, a volunteer tracking software. The Assistant Director will join a team of professionals committed to fostering civic learning and community engagement. More details and application instructions can be found on LinkedIn. No salary information was provided.

Atrium Wake Forest Baptist, Community Development Officer, Philanthropy The Development Officer contributes to the hospital’s mission by securing overall philanthropic support for hospital programs, services, technology, and capital needs. They oversee designated events and campaigns to raise funds for the hospital, and are responsible for creating new, and maintaining existing, portfolios of key individuals and businesses in order to generate financial support. They work closely with service line directors throughout the hospital in identifying cases for support. Salary range is $59, 820-$93, 460/year. More details and the application process are on LinkedIn.

Children's Law Center of Central North Carolina, Director of Development The CLC, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is searching for a Director of Development who will creatively engage with their board, volunteers, and staff to inspire, build, and foster relationships with area law firms, local judges and community leaders to promote their mission and generate philanthropic support for CLC, including expanding and diversifying their donor base. The director will also energetically identify and follow through on funding opportunities with other 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. No salary information was provided. To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and three references to Iris Sunshine.

Kaleideum, Multiple Positions! Kaleideum, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, has started to hire for two summer positions. The first is a Lead Pre-K Camp Educator for Kaleideum Downtown. This person will lead exciting, theme-based summer camps for children ages 3-4 years old. The Lead Half Day Camp Educator is responsible for interacting with campers and families; leading demonstrations, experiences, games and activities; monitoring children; setting up/cleaning up camp spaces and supplies; and daily check in/out procedures. Educator works under the direction of the Manager of Camps & Group Programs and Camp Coordinator in a professional manner to promote an exceptional Museum experience. The Lead Half Day Camp Educator is responsible for managing Camp Educators and volunteers working with the half day camp. The position runs from June 6 - August 19, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm; compensation is $10.50/hour for 25 hours/week, without benefits. All applicants must show proof of vaccination and submit to a drug test and criminal background check as part of the pre-employment process for Kaleideum.

The second position is for a Camp Educator at both Kaleideum North & Downtown. This person will be responsible for leading their summer camps for children pre-K through rising 8th grade. The Camp Educator is responsible for interacting with campers and families; leading demonstrations, experiences, games and activities; monitoring children; setting up/cleaning up camp spaces and supplies; supervising before and after care and daily check in/out procedures. The Camp Educator works under the direction of the Manager of Camps & Group Programs and Camp Coordinators in a professional manner to promote an exceptional Museum experience. The Camp Educator is also responsible for working professionally with other Camp Educators and managing camp volunteers. The position is needed for Spring Break: April 11-18 (optional), and then Summer Camp: June 6 - August 26. Must be available to work at least 6 or more weeks Monday-Friday, hours may vary between 8am-5:30pm; no benefits $10.50/hour for 25-37.5 hours/week.

To apply for either position, please submit a museum application and resume to Lindsay Douglas, Manager of Camps & Group Programs.

They are also seeking part-time Museum Hosts to work up to 12 hours per week on weekends and occasional evenings. This person is the lead host during birthday parties and may assist with museum rental events, providing operational functions before, during, and after birthday parties, rentals, and other events. This position assists with on-site set-up and take down, represents the Museum in a professional manner, and interacts in an engaging and positive manner with event attendees. The Museum Host will also be a back-up at the Welcome Desk and be trained to check customers in with Altru, the Museum’s point-of-sale system. The successful applicant is a creative, charismatic individual with customer service experience. Applicant should be resilient, insightful, innovative, accountable, and relationship-driven with a desire to learn new things and interact with children. The successful candidate knows how to make science and art activities fun, as well as engage audiences at the Museum. Pay is $10/hour. To apply, please submit a museum application and resume to Christy Ferguson.

Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem. Two Part-Time Positions! Shepherd's Center, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, needs a Volunteer Coordinator to handle functions related to volunteer recruitment, training, engagement, and support. This person must have excellent skills in communication and data base management, relate well with older adults, have experience in working with volunteers, and be able to function well as part of a team. Hours are flexible.

A Transportation Assistant is also needed to work from 1:00-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, as part of our transportation team, coordinating trips to medical appointments and grocery shopping for older adults. Excellent computer skills and attention to details are essential. Person will be required to enter information and navigate an online transportation management system. Candidate must exhibit good skills in telephone communication and problem-solving and be able to multi-task in a busy office environment.

Both positions require a passion for working with the older population. No salary information was provided for either position. For more information, contact Linda Lewis, Associate Executive Director.

Crossnore Communities for Children, Communications Specialist Crossnore is growing their Communications team and is seeking a Communications Specialist to support content and materials for their Capital Campaign and the Center for Trauma Resilient Communities. The Specialist's responsibilities include writing, editing, photography, and web updates. This position may be located in any of our 3 locations (Crossnore, Hendersonville, or Winston-Salem.) The salary range for this full-time exempt position is $35-$40K with an attractive benefits package. For more details and application instructions, please review the full position description on their website.

Communities in Schools of High Point, Director of Partnership Development and Community Relations CIS of High Point is seeking a person to provide primary oversight of partnerships and marketing activities, while assisting and receiving counsel in resource development initiatives. The position will report to and serve as a critical thought partner to the Executive Director. They will assist in creating and implementing an effective partnership development plan to meet the organization’s community relations, financial operating, and capital needs with diverse relationship and funding streams. Ideally, they will implement effective marketing strategies that will make the organization visible to the community and to their investors including managing the website and all social media content and creating publications that promote the organization, special events, special programs, and other CIS activities. No salary information was provided. Please see their LinkedIn listing for more details.