Racial Equity Institute Phase 1 Workshop, offered through Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, Thursday, January 27th, 9:00 AM through Friday, January 28th at 5:00 PM, $295 In partnership with the Racial Equity Institute, Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods will host this two-day, virtual training focusing on better equipping individuals and organizations in their journey to equity practice. We welcome the opportunity to learn collectively and better our efforts to affect real change in our community. More details and registration are on their website.

Youth Grantmakers In Action Now Accepting Applications! Our friends at the Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, are please to announce that their YGA grant application is up and running. The guidelines, workshop registration, and the application form, are all on their website. The application deadline is January 31^st! Please share widely with any youth-led organizations/projects who may be interested in applying for funding.

Novant Health Updates Their Community Investment Program!

Novant Health Community Engagement works to support the overall Novant Health mission through programs and partnerships that are strategically focused on achieving health equity – improving health and upward mobility in all communities, especially those that need it most. In support of this goal, they provide philanthropic support to address identified health and social needs vital to each communities’ well-being. As they resume charitable giving in 2022, they have continued to refine their investment priorities:

Additional information is available on their website.

Apply for $1,000 in Print Services through the Allegra FootPRINT Fund! The FootPRINT Fund® awards print services, through Allegra Design Marketing Print in Winston-Salem, to select nonprofit organizations to help enhance their image, expand their services, and extend their printing budgets. Any nonprofit group, association or charitable organization in the Forsyth County area. Applications are reviewed by a panel of representatives from Allegra along with members of the local community. Award recipients are selected based upon how the print services will be used to further the organization's goals, including: Service expansion - Use of print services to contribute to expanding an organization's awareness or existing service projects. Program enhancements - Use of print services to promote new programs or projects. Leveraged efforts - Use of print services to increase the impact of other existing resources. Services are awarded with a maximum value of $1,000 per organization for the award year. Applicants may receive services in the value of the amount requested or in a lower or higher amount. Covered services include graphic design, signs & banners, printing, copying and bindery. Applicants are encouraged to reapply each year. All awarded print services must be used within the calendar year they are awarded. Awards may only be used for projects originating during these dates and not to offset any existing balances due to Allegra. To be considered, please submit an application via their website by January 15th, 2022!

Winston-Salem Foundation Now Accepting Transporting to Employment Proposals! A lack of transportation is often a barrier to individuals and families moving out of poverty because they are unable to access and retain employment that pays a living wage. As part of their Inclusive Economy focus area, the Winston-Salem Foundation's, (a HandsOn Funding Partner,) Transportation to Employment Grants will support community efforts that assist individuals in obtaining family-sustaining wages and in participating in programs that create a pathway for career growth. Apply online by February 1st!

Statewide AmeriCorps Funding Now Available from Volunteer NC! VolunteerNC has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the 2022-2023 AmeriCorps program year. AmeriCorps programs meet our country's critical needs in disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, and healthy futures, as well as serving our veterans and military families. AmeriCorps members serve with nonprofits, schools, public agencies, faith-based groups and community organizations. The next mandatory training session for first-time, interested applicants will be held on January 12th from 10 am until noon. More details, including the RFP, are on Volunteer NC's website.

"Undesign The Redline" Exhibit Extended Through January 15th! Exploring mistakes of the past can help uncover strategies to build a better future. This is why The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, has collaborated with other community organizations to bring to Winston-Salem Undesign the Redline. This interactive exhibit, which explores the history of redlining and inequality in communities, not only across the country, but also here in Forsyth County, has created such strong community interest that they've extended its display at the Forsyth County Public Library for another two months! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about how and why our neighborhoods evolved into what we see today. The exhibit is free to attend and guided and self-guided tours are available, and the Foundation can also arrange interviews with community partners if you are interested. Watch this video for a sneak peak of what you can expect to learn.

Senior Services, Special Events and Administrative Support Manager Fundraising events and other meetings at Senior Services, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, are a vital tool in celebrating and communicating not only what they do, but why they do it. This position, which reports to their Director of Development, is key to their success and requires a highly organized, creative, detail-oriented and motivated person to serve as the lead for event planning, revenue generation, management, production, sponsorship, and board/committee engagement. The ideal person for this important role must be creative and enjoy working within a mission-driven, results-driven and community-oriented environment and will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. This person will also provide administrative support to Board, CEO, COO, and for marketing activities, and be responsible for event budgeting, analysis, vendors and volunteers for the events. Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in special events required. Experience with office administration, excellent communication skills, and internet research skills also required. There was not salary information available for this full-time position. For more details, please review the full position description. To apply, email an application or resume to Sharon Kahill.

Presbyterian Homes, Associate Director of Development The Presbyterian Homes, Inc. is presently seeking an Associate Director of Development to work with the Director at their Management Service Office (MSO) in Colfax. This department, along with others at the MSO, helps to support their three Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Glenaire in Cary, River Landing at Sandy Ridge in Colfax, Scotia Village in Laurinburg; as well as their two managed communities- Friends Homes Guilford and Friends Homes West--in Greensboro. If you are a servant leader who enjoys being part of a team environment and possess initiative, sound judgment, and enthusiasm, this would be the perfect position for you! The Associate Director of Development builds relationships through outreach and promotes philanthropy to carry out their mission: To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of those they serve. Working with staff, boards, residents, and community partners, the Associate Director of Development will help to advance efforts with both annual and planned giving and will provide assistance with special campaigns and other projects and events as needed. No salary information was provided. More details and application instructions can be found online.

World Relief, Multiple Positions (both full and part-time!) As they gear up to serve an an unprecedented flood of Afghan refugee arrivals in the coming year, World Relief Triad is hiring several positions, including:

Resource Associate (part-time)

Immigration Legal Services Coordinator (part-time)

Volunteer Coordinator (part-time)

Please click on the links above to view full descriptions for each position, salary information, and application details.

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

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

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

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

To apply for either position, please visit their website.

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