Association for Fundraising Professionals Kicks Off their 2022 Webinar Series! AFP of the Triad will again be hosting a monthly series of webinars geared towards fundraising professionals, starting with with "Fresh Starts: Prospecting in a Hybrid World," on February 10th at 9 am. The webinar acknowledges that today, many fundraisers are facing new challenges and opportunities in this fundraising climate. In this webinar, participants will explore how you can use these new Cost situations to your advantage and ultimately discover the most important fact of all – your donor’s Why. Join Tony Beall, Sr. Director of Fundraising Academy Cause Selling Education, and discover the vast resources you have within your own database to identify and qualify current and future prospects. Tony will walk you through the steps you must take before you ever approach your donor. Prospects are the lifeblood of fundraising. Take the steps to further your prospecting efforts and set yourself up for fundraising success. Key Takeaways: Learn how to qualify and prioritize your prospects based on their propensity to make a meaningful gift to your organization. Explore how to leverage your CRM to its greatest potential. Discover what you need to know before you can approach your donor, and the best sources to uncover that information. Cost is $10 for members, $20 for all others. Registration is online.

The March 10th webinar will be "Donor Conversations in a Hybrid World".

"How to Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise – Even If They Don't Wanna," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, March 3rd, 1 - 2 pm, FREE! Are you a nonprofit trying to fundraise? You have a board – and it should function as a fundraising machine. This webinar will help you assess your board’s fundraising personality, create individual plans they’ll rock, motivate board members to fundraise, and more. Register here!

Social Explorer Offering FREE Data Webinars in February! Social Explorer, in partnership with the American Community Survey, is offering a free professional development webinar for nonprofit leaders who wish to learn more about using government data to reach constituents with services. This webinar will focus on integrating real-world data into your nonprofit organization's decision-making, and the American Community Survey and the U.S. Census will be a special focus. Over the past three years, Social Explorer has been adopted by diverse nonprofit groups such as the Southern Poverty Law Center, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and the American Cancer Society. The FREE webinar will be offered twice: Wednesday, February 16th at Noon Eand Thursday, February 17th at 2:00 p.m. ET Click here to sign up for either one!

Black Philanthropy Initiative Now Accepting Video Proposals for Impact Grants Program The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) is now accepting video applications for its Impact Grants program. The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) is a 100% Black-led initiative of The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, that launched in 2007 and that explicitly, but not exclusively, focuses its grantmaking and programming on needs identified in the local Black community.

BPI’s Impact Grants are investments in local programs, projects, and initiatives that support issues impacting Black communities in Forsyth County. For this February 2022 Impact Grants cycle, BPI will support work focused on the four key areas in its Rethinking Philanthropy report (education, jobs and wages, poverty, and civic engagement) as well as criminal justice reform or racial justice efforts. 

BPI is requesting video applications (instead of written applications) because smaller organizations are often overburdened with strenuous grant applications and left out of traditional grantmaking opportunities--but act fast! The application deadline is midnight, Monday, February 7th! More details and applications instructions are online.

Novant Health's Expanding Opportunity through Education Funding Cycle is Now Open!

Novant Health Community Engagement is thrilled to announce that they will be accepting applications for support of programs and initiatives that build the pipeline of future healthcare workers and foster equity and upward mobility through educational opportunities​ from now through February 7th. Their sponsorship cycle will also be open during this time, which will be for specific events and programs. However, due to their focus on health impact, they will prioritize charitable contributions over sponsorship requests. Event sponsorships are therefore extremely limited and highly competitive. Applications for both Event Sponsorships and for Charitable Contributions are online. The application deadline for both is February 7th, with notifications in April/May of 2022. For additional details and instructions on how to apply please contact your local community engagement representative.

City of Winston-Salem Recovery Grants Available to Nonprofits! The City is offering recovery grants to non-profits in low-income areas of Winston-Salem that are in danger of ceasing operations. Grants must go towards arrears for rent, mortgage, or utility payments. The funds are not intended to replace revenue and are limited in scope based on state law.

Grants of up to $25,000 are available to eligible organizations with less than 25 full-time employees or the equivalent, and to non-profits with an annual operating budget of less than $1 million, not counting “pass-through” funds from other sources that are distributed to the non-profit’s clients. Applicants will apply through the United Way of Forsyth County, which is administering the grants under a contract with the city. All applicants will use the United Way’s e-CImpact system. $1M will be allocated to small social service nonprofits, and another $1M for those in the area of travel, tourism, hospitality, and the arts.

The first rounds of grants will go to applicants that are in or serve federally designated “qualified census tracts,” (QCTs) in which at least half of the households have income below 60 percent of the area median income or have a poverty rate of 25 percent or more. Please visit the City of Winston-Salem website for more information. The deadline to apply is February 18th!

Winston-Salem Foundation Accepting Next Round of Capacity-Building Proposals! Our friends at The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, make Capacity-Building Grants for activities and projects that support adaptation, planning, and skill development so that Forsyth County nonprofits can fulfill their missions and achieve outcomes that are more impactful. These grants also support diversity, equity, and inclusion training and coaching to support nonprofits as they advance racial equity within their organizations and through their work. Please reference their Capacity-Building FAQs for specific information on grant amounts, terms, eligible expenses, and more. If you have questions or a proposal to discuss, please reach out to April Durr. The next deadline is March 1st!

It Gets Better Supports LGBTQ+ Youth Programs! With support from American Eagle, the It Gets Better Project is funding 50 grants up to $10,000 to support projects empowering LGBTQ+ youth. They’re looking to fund projects that uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth in schools in all 50 states. Learn more here. The deadline to submit is March 15th!

The Winston-Salem Foundation is Now Accepting 2022 Scholarship Applications! In the 2020-2021 school year, over 130 Winston-Salem Foundation scholarship funds supported 537 local students with $1.4 million in critical scholarship support. Please encourage local students in your networks to visit their website to learn more.

Searching for a COVID-19 Test for Yourself or Others? Look No Further! The Forsyth County Department of Public Health has created this handy infographic that you can share with your staff, volunteers, and clients so that they can more easily access a COVID-19 test. It includes a QR code for ordering at-home tests as well. We hope you will share it widely.

MIXXER Community Makerspace, Maker Experiences Manager MIXXER, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is searching for a highly organized Maker Experiences Manager. Mixxer is Winston-Salem’s Community Makerspace, with a mission to provide equitable access to Tech, Tools, and Community. One of the ways they do that is through Maker Experiences, classes where people can be taught by an instructor to make something specific to take home. The Maker Experiences Manager will help them to expand MIXXER's ability to earn revenue by attracting and retaining members through workshops, and community events. They are searching for the right candidate who can oversee three important duties: logistics to offer Maker Experiences to the public, keeping accurate records for them, and data tracking and reporting the revenues and effectiveness of them. This person must coordinate instructors, class descriptions, date/time, space, and resources required to create a successful experience for participants, as well as manage coordination for their Holiday Maker Market, creating a small retail store to raise funds during the months of November and December. Compensation is $30,000/year. For more details and application instructions, please visit their website.

Senior Services, Two Full-Time Positions Senior Services, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for both a new Business and Data Analyst as well as for Care and Intake Coordinator. The Business and Data Analyst provides ongoing support for data quality and information reporting needs across the organization, including managing the agency’s dashboard and client databases using ServTracker, Microsoft Access and Power BI. This person is responsible for compiling and analyzing agency data, ensuring data integrity, identifying trends in data and analytics, as well as implementing process improvement initiative. They will also assist with Help Desk/end-user support for computer and IT functions. Bachelor’s degree preferred, strong Microsoft office products knowledge required, especially with Access.  

The Care and Intake Coordinator provides telephone and face-to-face intake and referral service for the Home Care Department, as well as provide backup to administrative needs and scheduling functions. This person performs assessment, maintains the program wait list, and facilitates connections to Help Line services. High school education with experience in administrative functions, customer service and scheduling needed. Experience in the field of aging preferred. Excellent communication, documentation and organizational skills required. Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint also needed.

To apply for either position, email an application or resume to Sharon Kahill.

Backpack Beginnings, Two Positions The Backpack Beginnings team, that delivers child-centric services to provide food, comfort and clothing to children in need, is growing. In order to make their expansion a reality, they are looking for a passionate, hard-working individual for their full-time Family Market Coordinator, who is a compassionate, care-driven professional who will work directly with local families seeking assistance in overcoming food insecurity and obstacles to self-sufficiency. The Coordinator will work directly with their Executive Director, Program Director and support staff/volunteers to implement their new client choice Family Market with a focus on administration, program management, community referrals and client relationships. In addition, they are looking for a part-time (20 hr/wk) Warehouse Assistant to provide direct support to warehouse staff in assisting with the collection, sorting, storage and delivery of donated and purchased goods as well as ensuring the warehouse is a clean and safe work environment for staff, volunteers and clients. Full position descriptions can be found on their website.

Flywheel Foundation, Executive Director The Flywheel Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that promotes healthy entrepreneurship ecosystems through events, accessible courses, and investment. The Foundation is currently delivering its educational and developmental programs in the Triad and Greater Charlotte regions as well as the Upstate Region of South Carolina. As the network of Flywheel LLC innovation centers continues to grow, the Foundation will serve additional regions. The Foundation accelerates home-grown economic development with diverse pathways for inception-stage and growth-stage startups by partnering with an expanding network of non-profits, economic development organizations, corporations, and investors. They are committed to working with organizations who put entrepreneurs first, knowing that a resilient and inclusive economy benefits all. The primary duties of the Executive Director will be nurturing and growing the Foundation’s community relationships in the entrepreneurship ecosystems served and fundraising through public and private sector grants combined with corporate sponsorships and individual donors. This position reports directly to the Board of Directors and can be based in any of the regions served by the Foundation. Salary information was not available. You'll find more details here.

LEAD Girls of NC, Two Different Positions LEAD Girls of NC is looking for a Communication/ Media Specialist, who will be responsible for supporting the Executive level staff with communication needs and all social media content. This is a 20-25 hours/week position. For more details, please review the full position description.

The Program Facilitator will serve as a team leader in their flagship girls program. In this role, they will use flexibility to facilitate sessions, guided by the LEAD Girls curriculum, to deliver engaging programming and activities to meet the needs of the specific group of girls attending each session. They will also facilitate multiple weekly program sessions, currently offered in-person, for approximately 12 to 20 girls per session; programming is typically scheduled mornings or afternoons during the school day, and on Saturday morning, with facilitators scheduled for approximately 3 half days per week.

Salary information for either position was not provided. To apply for either position, send your résumé and cover letter to Joy Nelson Thomas. No calls please.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, Director of Development For more than 20 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle (BBBST) has been defending the potential of future leaders in the community by matching at-risk youth (Littles) with committed adult mentors (Bigs). BBBST seeks a Director of Development (DOD) to lead and cultivate the implementation of a diversified, integrated fundraising strategy for the agency, building community support to further the vision of the organization. Key experience should include developing innovative initiatives that drive fundraising growth, adaptability, and sustainability; and leading and managing a growing, professional development team. Capability Company, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, is assisting them in the search, and a full position description and application information can be found on their website.

Forsyth County Is Hiring for Numerous Positions! The Forsyth County Human Resources team is actively recruiting to fill multiple Sr. Income Maintenance Caseworkers/Trainer positions for the ESD Training & Quality Assurance Unit. Specifically, the positions are for two FCMA, two FNS, and one Adult MA trainers. Due to the number of Sr. IMCW positions to be filled, the job posting is continuous to support the ongoing recruitment process. All interested individuals are encouraged to submit their applications by visiting the County's hiring website.  There are also many other roles on the site that would be of interest to those currently working in or looking for jobs in the nonprofit sector, including a Marketing and Events Manager for Parks and Recreation.

Moravian Music Foundation, Executive Director The Executive Director of the Moravian Music Foundation (MMF) provides leadership, financial oversight, and staff supervision of the MMF. Responsibilities include the preservation of the Foundation’s extensive archival collections with over 10,000 historical manuscripts and printed music from as early as the 17th century to the present day. The ED is based at the main offices of the MMF, in Winston-Salem, and oversees music collections and operations in W-S as well as in the office located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Thus, the position requires domestic and international travel as well as weekend and evening meetings and events as needed. No salary information was provided. For more details, please visit their website.

Smart Start of Forsyth County, Chief Strategy Officer Smart Start is searching for a new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) who will serve as a critical executive management team member. The Chief Strategy Officer will oversee a portfolio that includes strategic planning; strategic partnerships; and special projects. In collaboration with the SSFC leadership team, the Chief Strategy Officer will articulate and implement a strategic vision for the agency that focuses on effective growth; oversee implementation of the strategic plan in close coordination with SSFC’s strategic planning board committee, build new partnerships to grow and sustain the organization, manage special pilot projects. No salary information was provided. You can download the full position description from their website.

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

Community Garden Coordinator (part-time)

Resource Associate (part-time)

Immigration Legal Services Coordinator (part-time)

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