"QuickBooks Made Easy: Desktop Edition," November 9th-11th, 2 pm to 4 pm each day, $115/day or $249 for the full series! Learn about QuickBooks Desktop specifically for nonprofits in this three-part series. Day 1 will cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions, and an overview of software updates included in QuickBooks® 2021. Day 2 will cover advanced material like entering income, paying bills, allocating costs, and reporting. Day 3 will cover tracking grants and contributions, donor acknowledgements, auto-allocating expenses to programs and grants, and more. Participants can earn up to 6 CPE credits. Discounts are available for NC Center for Nonprofits members. Registration is online.

"Tactical Tech Planning," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar series, Tuesdays, November 9th through December 14th, 1 pm-2:00 pm, $200 for the entire 6 class series! Does your technology need major upgrades? Where do you start – especially if you don’t have a technical background? This 6-class course is designed for small- to medium-sized nonprofits with low to medium tech maturity and will guide you through a comprehensive assessment of your organization’s technology needs to help you develop a practical, prioritized, written plan for improvements. Register online.

"Even Better Meetings," a Third Space Studio virtual workshop, December 1st, 1 pm to 4 pm, $300. This half-day of virtual conversation and activities led by Third Space Studio, is designed to boost your foundational facilitation skills. There will be a special focus on how to move from selecting and refining outcomes to designing a meeting that delivers on those outcomes. All participants will get free access to their foundational Better Meetings training via their new self-paced e-course. Participants can also expect to receive: one hour of personalized one-on-one coaching; a free copy of their Better Meetings e-book and; a copy of their new meeting design tool - a step-by-step visual guide to help you refine meeting outcomes and identify the tactics that will best support your design. Register today!

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.

Novant Health Releases New Community Investment Priorities! Novant Health's Community Engagement team 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. To provide philanthropic support to address identified health and social needs vital to each communities’ well-being, Novant Health has refined their investment priorities to two main areas: Expanding Opportunity through Education (By supporting early childhood development programs; enhancing workforce development opportunities for communities that need them the most; and enhancing college and career readiness in the medial and health sciences career pathways); and Developing Healthy Communities (By increasing access to healthcare services through programs that address transportation, medication assistance, medical home connection programs; promote healthy behaviors, awareness of risk factors, access to resources focused on mental health, substance use disorder, and chronic disease management and prevention; supporting safe and healthy neighborhoods; expanding safe and healthy housing opportunities for neighbors in need; and increasing access to healthy food and food security.) To help you learn more, they are offering two upcoming, virtual information sessions. This is your opportunity to get more details about the priority areas and how they plan to receive, evaluate, and assess contribution requests. Click on the links below to register for either session:

Tuesday, November 16th, 10:00am to 11:30am OR Friday, November 19th, 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Additional information is on their website.

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 either December 1st or 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. Mandatory training sessions for first-time, interested applicants will be held on December 8th and January 12th, both from 10 am until noon. (You can register for either one.) More details, including the RFP, are on Volunteer NC's website.

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Community Progress Fund! Sometimes, a local organization, idea, issue or project needs that extra boost at just the right time to continue to make progress toward an end goal. ZSR’s Community Progress Fund seeks to support local communities by making time-limited investments at key moments and is intended to build on existing momentum to help move an issue, idea or organization forward. ZSR hopes that engaging with community members through the Progress Fund grant cycle will allow the Foundation to support communities and better understand how different communities experience change, opportunity and challenges in unique ways. Thus, the parameters for this approach are intentionally broad. Preference will be given to areas of the state that have relatively higher needs and fewer resources. Grant amounts range from $20,000-$30,000 per year for one or two years. The Foundation’s goal is to award a significant portion of grants to organizations that are run by and primarily serve people of color; therefore, ZSR strongly encourages applications from these organizations.

ZSR began accepting applications this week. (Please note: The application, which is relatively short, replaces the former Letter of Intent for ZSR's Community Progress Fund.) ZSR will review applications and contact selected applicants who will move to the next phase of the process, which includes ZSR staff scheduling in-person or virtual visits in these communities in Spring 2022 to learn more about their proposals. Grant decisions will be made in May 2022. To review the full eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit their website. The deadline to apply for a Progress Fund grant is December 6th at Noon!

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad, Two Positions!

Having recently expanded their operations into Greensboro, our friends at the local Ronald McDonald House, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, are looking to fill two full-time positions. The first is their Volunteer Services Manager, who reports to the COO and is responsible for coordinating, recruiting, training and scheduling the work for all volunteers for the Ronald McDonald House program. The VSM maintains communication between staff and volunteers to ensure the best possible match between organizational needs and volunteer capabilities. The position also provides support to the Hospitality Services Director and the Family Support Services Manager as related to volunteers and the recruitment, orientation, retention, and appreciation of all volunteers. A four-year college degree and two years of volunteer leadership is required. This is a non-exempt position that pays $22-$26/hour. Submit all resumes and a cover letter by 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 26th via email to Kathi Grenough, Chief Operations Officer.

The second position is their Family Room Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Hospitality Services Director, this person is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Ronald McDonald House Family Room® and Hospitality Cart programs as assigned. These responsibilities include: recruiting, training, and managing the volunteer corps for the Family Rooms and Hospitality Carts; ensuring that the rooms and hospitality carts are well-maintained, fully operational and include fully stocked supplies; and providing accurate Family Room and Hospitality Cart statistics. Assists, as able, with special events, fundraisers and day- to-day operations. This is also a non-exempt position and pay is $16-$17/hr. For this position, please email a resume and a cover letter by 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 3rd to Jolyn Roberts, Hospitality Services Director.

ABC of NC Child Development Center, Clinical Billing Specialist ABC of NC, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for someone to fill this full-time or part-time, hourly position who works to manage claims by preparing, processing and tracking billing and collections for Medicaid and other insurance companies for their assigned clients. The main objective of this position is to collaborate with other team members to achieve a 95% or higher approval rate for all insurance claims. The hourly rate is $16-$18/hour commensurate with education, experience, and credentials, and includes full benefits if working full-time hours. ABC of NC does require all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccination unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. For more details and to apply, please visit their website.

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.

Durham Children’s Initiative, Chief Operating Officer DCI builds pathways to equity. They envision a future in which every youth graduates from high school ready for college or career. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be mission-focused, qualified, and strategic. This process-minded leader with experience linking vision to implementation will bring efficient and effective systems to increase the productivity of the organization. They will develop an inclusive culture among a group of diverse and talented individuals in order to maintain the creative spark that drives outcomes for DCI families, children, and youth. The COO reports to the CEO and will lead the day-to-day operations of the organization. Salary is $85K plus a comprehensive benefits package. Capability Company, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, is assisting with the search. The full position profile and application instructions can be found on their website.

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.

Nominate Your Favorite Volunteer Manager for PRAVA's Volunteer Coordinator of the Year! Each year, PRAVA, the Piedmont Regional Association of Volunteer Administrators, and a HandsOn Supporting Partner, recognizes one of their peers for this distinguished award at their annual holiday breakfast. Please use this simple online form to nominate one of your colleagues today!

Make Plans to Tour Undesign The Redline Before It Leaves on November 14th! 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 explores the history of redlining and inequality in communities, not only across the country, but also here in Forsyth County. If you're curious about how and why our neighborhoods evolved into what we see today, this is a great way to learn more. The exhibit is free to attend and open to self-tour now through November 14 at the Forsyth County Central Library. Watch this video for a sneak peak of what you can expect to learn. If you'd prefer to engage with others in conversation about the exhibit's key themes and insights, they're offering guided tours that you can join. No need to register, just meet in the Central Library's auditorium on the dates and times indicated. Hope you'll be able to make it!

Join Amy in Attending The Women's Fund Virtual Annual Lunch on November 17th! Each November, hundreds of community members have gathered to celebrate the power of collective giving at The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem's Annual Luncheon. During the program, The Women’s Fund announces grants to both established organizations and grassroots programs that focus on creating social change - all funded from the pooled contributions of the Fund’s membership and other donors. The luncheon reflects The Fund’s success in gathering a community together as one, and utilizing their collective knowledge, wisdom, and resources to create social change. Register for this FREE! event today!