Presented by The Racial Equity Institute and hosted by Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, we know that many of you have attended this training and spoken highly of its usefulness in their community work. By examining characteristics of modern-day racial inequity, the presentation introduces participants to an analysis that most find immediately helpful and relevant. Again, if you haven't had the opportunity to take this brief training, this is an excellent opportunity to do so. More details and registration are online.

"How to Get the Most Out of Your Nonprofit Website," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, August 11th, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Free! You work hard and wear a lot of hats. Lighten your workload and preserve your sanity by putting your nonprofit website to work to leverage technology to help support your mission and make your life easier. This free webinar, presented by the NC Center for Nonprofits in partnership with Firespring will cover marketing automation, landing pages, website accessibility, and more. Register today!

Learn More About How Equity-Focused Feedback Can Make Your Organization More Effective! Is your organization looking for new ways to advance equity in its planning and service delivery? Join other nonprofits in this informational session hosted by Listen4Good, a HandsOn Consulting Partner. You’ll learn how equity-focused feedback systems can help you amplify the voices of those you serve, while helping you collect important data for decision-making and fundraising. These free sessions are interactive and include time for Q & A, and are being offered three times in both August and September. Organizations looking to participate further in one of Listen4Good's cohorts may be able to apply for a capacity-building grant from The Winston-Salem Foundation to cover the cost. (See more below.) Register Here!

"Making Your Nonprofit’s Case", 3-part webinar series from the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, August 16, August 30, and September 13th, $25/session or $60 for the whole series. This series is designed to equip nonprofit leaders with a better understanding and concrete tools to be more effective advocates for your missions. Join our friends at the NC Center to define goals, audiences, and resources as you develop advocacy strategies and tactics; study proven narratives and practical storytelling tools; and identify and track data that supports the need for your organization’s programs. You can register for the full series or for the individual webinars. To acknowledge and work towards closing the gap that exists in educational opportunities, they especially encourage staff, board, volunteers, and leaders from lower-resourced, rural, BIPOC-led, and new (less than 2 years) nonprofit organizations to attend. Registration for the full series begins at $60 and closes August 15. Registration for individual webinars begins at $25 and closes the day before each webinar.

"Identifying and Addressing Microaggressions with Volunteers (And Other Well-Meaning People)" Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement webinar, August 23rd, 1 pm, FREE! Most volunteers are kind, amazing people who care about your cause and want to help others, so it’s rare that they would blatantly or intentionally say or do something hurtful. But we all hold biases –some that we may not be aware of. These unconscious biases can show up in the form of microaggressions, which can be challenging to address, especially with well-meaning people. In this interactive session, they will define and provide examples of microaggressions, discuss how they can show up in volunteer settings and talk about the harmful effects they have. You will leave with strategies to navigate these difficult conversations with your volunteers to create more inclusive spaces. Register online.

Join HandsOn Staff at the NC Center for Nonprofits' Conference in November! Registration is open for the 2022 Conference for North Carolina’s Nonprofits, Building on Inclusion, Achieving Equity – their first in-person gathering in three years – on November 2-3 in Durham. Join them at the conference to celebrate our nonprofit sector, connect with fellow nonprofit colleagues, challenge our assumptions and biases around inclusive and equitable organizations and communities, and commit to an upwards path for our nonprofits to effect intentional and lasting change. This year's event features keynote Jada Monica Drew on growing inclusive organizational cultures; sessions on everything from equitable fundraising and advancing young leaders to inclusive succession planning and cross-sector partnerships; a half-day nonprofit legal compliance workshop; networking reception and luncheon; exhibit hall; and continuing education credits. Center Members can register at Early Bird rates through Sept 19. Discounted hotel reservations are available at the Durham Marriott City Center through Sept 30. Learn more and register!

Reminder! The Winston-Salem Foundation's Next Capacity-Building Grant Deadline is Coming Up! The Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, makes 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 the Foundation's website for specific information on grant amounts, terms, eligible expenses, application instructions and more. Please don't hesitate to reach out to them with any questions. The next deadline is September 1st!

Novant Health Opens Healthy Communities Contribution Cycle! Novant'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. The goal of their Developing Healthy Communities investment priority is to improve the health, healing and treatment in response to identified community health needs.

Novant Health is interested in supporting programs that increase food access, food security and nutrition education and improve housing quality and support sustainable, positive neighborhood change and revitalization. Additionally, Novant Health is focused on ensuring access to community-based resources that provide opportunities for recreational activities and community living. For more information and instructions on how to apply, please contact your local community engagement team. Application for this funding cycle will be accepted through September 7th!

Support Available for Nonprofits to Meet the Latinx Community's Mental Health Needs! Advancing Latinx Mental Health Access (ALMA) will offer a free consultation regarding Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services. ALMA has received a grant to provide 12 nonprofit agencies that offer mental health services across N.C. with free assessments and support around expanding their capacity to meet Latinx mental health needs. Interested? Please don't hesitate to contact Rachel Anna Galanter to learn more.

Duke Energy Foundation for North Carolina Accepting Proposals to Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity! The North Carolina Social Justice and Racial Equity will award $25,000 grants for general operating funds to North Carolina nonprofits dedicated to the fight for social justice and racial equity. Grants will empower nonprofits that are led by, and provide services to, communities of color. Initiatives of focus for interested organizations may include but are not limited to:

Eligible nonprofits should visit their website to access the application and materials. Nonprofits can also register for two webinars over the next two weeks to learn more about this grant opportunity. The grant application is open now through Aug. 31st!

Sign Up Now to be the First to Learn About a New Grant Opportunity for Food Distribution and Assistance Programs! The N.C. General Assembly appropriated $10 million to Golden LEAF for food distribution assistance programs, funded by federal State Fiscal Recovery Funds through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Funds may be used: 

Golden LEAF staff are working to develop the programs and anticipate opening an application process in early fall 2022. If you are interested in receiving an email when information is available about these programs please complete this form.

Applications Now Open for the Starling Collective, GivingTuesday's Global Fellowship of Grassroots Changemakers! Applications are now open for the 2022 cohort of the Starling Collective - GivingTuesday's global learning community and innovative fellowship for grassroots organizers, activists, artists, and changemakers to discover and share best practices for increasing generosity and driving systems change. The program offers community building, movement learning, peer support, and connection to GivingTuesday's global network of movement leaders. Applicants selected for the 2022 Starling Collective cohort will each receive unrestricted microgrants of $2,000 to support leadership development or accelerate on-the-ground work. The Collective welcomes innovators of all backgrounds and levels of experience, and they aim to break down the barriers that often leave diverse voices and nontraditional movement builders on the sidelines. Learn more about the Starling Collective fellowship and please help spread the word! Applications are due September 1st!

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, folx!) 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!

Next Step Ministries, Community Outreach Specialist/Volunteer Coordinator (Part-Time) The Community Outreach Specialist/Volunteer Coordinator for Next Step Ministries is primarily responsible for reaching the broader community to build relationships, create partnerships, and develop volunteer opportunities with businesses, individuals, churches, and area organizations in our community. The COS/VC will represent NSM and work with the management team to develop and implement initiatives that increase agency visibility within the surrounding community while recruiting volunteers and managing the volunteer onboarding process. The COS/VC will need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, community driven, enjoy public speaking, and have excellent written and oral skills to take on this role. This position requires someone to be equipped with a positive attitude and readiness to be a team player. A Bachelor’s in communication and marketing or related field preferred, and 3 – 5 years’ experience working in the same role as a Community Outreach Specialist and/or 3 years’ experience working in a Volunteer Coordinator’s position. Pay is $19/hour, M-F, with some weekends. While it is a part-time position, there is PTO offered. For more information, please contact Amanda Swift.

World Relief-Triad, Executive Director World Relief is a unique and invigorating place to work. They are looking for talented, ambitious, and collaborative people to come alongside their mission, vision and values as they partner with churches to empower the most vulnerable in the world. The Executive Director is the principal representative of World Relief in the local community and region. Within a matrix management context that includes national and local staff, the Executive Director establishes the local expression of the World Relief brand that is consistent and adheres to World Relief’s core identity and message. Salary information was not provided.

In addition, they have multiple, other full and part-time roles available. To view the full list, review complete position descriptions, and apply, please go online.

The Winston-Salem Foundation, Director, People and Culture Our friends at The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, have created this new position in an exciting time of growth and development. The position is responsible for all areas of human resources (HR) management to cultivate an equitable, high-performance culture that currently includes 30 staff. This role leads with an emphasis on relationships, empowerment and integrity and is responsible for designing and sustaining and an environment that is people-centered and in alignment with the Foundation’s mission, vision, values, and strategy. The position reports to the Vice President, Strategy and Culture, which will be a new position at the Foundation effective September 2022. The salary range starts at $90,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The Foundation is being assisted in their search by People Development Partners; Applicants should review the full job description prior to submitting a cover letter and resume. All applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The desired start date for the position is the fourth quarter of 2022.

LEAD Girls of NC, Director of Resource Development (Part-Time) LEAD Girls, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, has a fun, hardworking, inclusive and mission-driven workplace where they work together closely and support one another in their shared work. The Director of Resource Development works with the Executive Director to develop and maintain a successful corporate, foundation, and individual donor solicitation program and to develop and manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects and individual donors. They work within the guidelines, policies, and mission of the organization and are accountable and responsible for specific projects as assigned. No salary information was provided. If you or someone you know would be interested in applying for this job, please follow this link. 

Leadership Winston-Salem, Director of Philanthropy  After 7.5 wonderful years of dedicated service to Leadership Winston-Salem, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, Cindy Stubblefield has left LWS to begin another chapter of her career, and they are now seeking a full-time Director of Philanthropy to plan and execute annual fundraising strategies. Activities include cultivating donor relationships, developing an annual report for the community, and managing donor acknowledgement. Bachelor’s degree with minimum three years of non-profit fundraising experience as well as proficiency with MS Office and database management. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships, experience working with volunteers and superior written and oral communication. Salary range is $55,000 – $65,000 and benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance Review the full job description for more details; to apply, please email your resume and two references by August 5th!

Second Harvest Food Bank, MORE 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 current opportunities include:

For the most up to date information on opportunities and how to apply, please visit all of their current job openings at Indeed.com.

Stokes Partnership for Children, Finance Manager Come join a remarkable team in a pleasant, flexible, family friendly environment! The Partnership has lost their long-time Finance Manager, and is looking for a new person to be responsible for the financial aspects of the organization. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Finance Manager works to perform the accounting, contracting and reporting function for all of SPC’s funding sources, including Smart Start, NC Pre-K, and other sources of state, federal and private funds. Tasks include, but are not limited to, technical accounting tasks, including payroll, benefits, budgets, grant reporting, accounts payable and receivable and audit reports. The salary range for this full-time position is $37,978 to $56,967 and includes an excellent benefits package, including retirement and health insurance. Interested candidates should send a resume to Cindy Tuttle, Executive Director, SPC, PO Box 2319, King, NC, 27021 by Friday, August 26th or until job is filled.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Program Operations Manager Our friends at Big Brother Big Sisters, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, are looking for someone to take on this manager-level role, which is responsible for assisting their team in creating and implementing strategies that ensure sustainability and organizational growth by developing friendships, partnerships, and nurturing relationships with constituents. Specific duties include onboarding families and volunteers, supporting and improving volunteer and partner development, assisting with soliciting and securing sponsorships, drafting outreach strategies, assisting with social media activities and updates, assembling media kits, and other responsibilities as assigned. No salary information was provided. For more details, please review the full position description. To apply, please submit your resume and salary requirements to Shawan Gabriel.

Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, Financial Management and Education Director Financial Pathways, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for their next Financial Management and Education Director, who is responsible for the administration, supervision, and development of the Financial Management and Education Division by responding to the needs of the community with vision, direction, strategic planning, and implementation. A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, counseling, business or related field or high school diploma or equivalent and five years’ experience in a financial related or human services related area is required, as well as being a Certified Consumer Credit Counselor as set forth by the National Foundation of Credit Counseling. This person must have the ability to relate and maintain relationships with businesses, social service agencies, creditors, and clients. Must be able to recognize and control their own and others' biases and refrain from making judgments, and have experience managing people and working with staff with while making sound judgments and demonstrating good problem solving skills. The salary range starts at $51,500. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Melissa Pegram.

Crosby Scholars, Multiple Positions! Crosby Scholars, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is still looking for 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. 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.

In addition, they are now also looking for a new Parent Engagement Specialist. This is a part-time position responsible for helping to develop a Parent Engagement plan and for educating and engaging the parents/guardians/families of scholars to ensure they have current and accurate information needed to support their scholar’s journey to post-secondary plans. A bachelor's degree is required, as well as experience in leadership development, counseling, middle school – secondary – or higher education. The successful candidate will also need excellent communication and relationship-building skills with families, as well as the ability to work effectively with a diverse population in a team effort to support the mission of Crosby Scholars. This is a 12-month position, with some weekend and evening work is required. To apply, first review the complete position description, and then submit a cover letter, resume or CV 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.

No salary information was provided for either position.

Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Multiple Positions! PEA, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a a highly-motivated, detail-oriented Marketing & Events Coordinator to increase the organization’s visibility and plan top-notch, engaging events. This is a part-time position for 25 hours a week with a planned start date in early/mid September. The salary range is $20K- $24K/annually, commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation days, and personal days. Team members have the option to work remotely for up to half of their hours and flexibility to set a work schedule that serves the individual and the organization. To apply, please email your resume and a detailed cover letter explaining why this opportunity is exciting to you, and please reference “Marketing & Events Coordinator” in the subject line. 

In addition, they are recruiting for a highly-motivated, enthusiastic full-time Environmental Education Americorps VISTA that will serve through WFU's Community Action Coalition to manage and build capacity for PEA's core education programs. A modest living stipend is available; more responsibilities and benefits are listed here. If you are interested, please complete this form.

Trinity Center, Two Positions! Trinity Center, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a full-time Clinical Care Coordinator to join its leadership team and manage administrative duties related to client care. A Master’s degree in a mental health field with NC licensure or license eligibility is preferred, however, candidates without a Master's degree who have relevant experience and demonstrated skills and competencies will be considered. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary for this position as is excellent judgment, decision making and attention to detail. Strong computer skills are a must. Salary range is $35K - $60K, commensurate with qualifications. The position is eligible for paid time off benefits. If licensed in a mental health field, the person in this position may carry a small client caseload.

They are also looking to hire a Staff Counselor/Psychologist to join its clinical team and provide counseling and psychotherapy in-person and via telehealth services. Full-time is preferred, however, half-time will be considered. A Master’s or Doctorate degree in a mental health related discipline along with NC licensure is required. Three to five years (or more) of post-graduate clinical experience is preferred, however, candidates with less experience and exceptional clinical skills will be considered. Compensation is based on the number of clients served and the level of clinical degree.

To apply for either position, please submit your resume and cover letter to Amy Shuman, Executive Director, with the position title in the subject line.

Sawtooth School for Visual Art, Two Positions! Sawtooth, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking to fill two full-time positions. The first is a Grants and Development Manager who is responsible for all grant and development functions. The person in this position will design and manage grant opportunities, as well as fundraising and development solutions to help meet stated annual earned income goals within the planned budget and timeline. Compensation is $48K-$50K per year.

The second position is for a Communications Strategist who should be a true integrator and amplifier of content strategy, and an experienced digital marketing expert who can build a strong brand awareness across the region and beyond. The role involves identifying new ways of connecting people with their brand through forward thinking and cohesive marketing tactics and the use of digital and social solutions. This position will be heavily focused on content creation for all marketing and fundraising campaigns, and will rely upon on strong writing and communication skills. The Communications Strategist must be a tech-savvy and creative trendsetter who has innovative ideas to improve constituent engagement. As the strategist and content creator for all forward-facing campaigns, this position will liaise with their Executive Director to determine how Sawtooth's constituents communicate with their brand and then target them in a cohesive, coordinated process. The Communications Strategist must have a working knowledge of social media, content strategy, mobile technology, web editing skills, and general best practices in marketing and PR. Compensation is $45K.

Interested applicants in either position should review the appropriate details of both on their website, and then send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Amy Jordan.