Greetings!
I am currently writing this Monday afternoon, May 1st (and, yes, the evening before our largest annual event) and I couldn’t be more excited. By the time you will be reading this, the event will, *fingers crossed*, have gone amazingly well and I will be on vacation!
This year's breakfast will be the third Forsyth County Governor's Volunteer Service Awards (GVSA) event I have worked on while with HandsOn. I can’t help but reflect over these last few years and celebrate that we are BACK, for the first time since 2019, to our original full-capacity breakfast event! I was first introduced to this wonderful event as a GVSA nominee and winner for my National Service year with ABC of NC in 2020. While the last 3 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards were, respectively, virtual, hybrid/drive-thru, and limited-capacity in-person, we still were able to share the uplifting stories from the "best of the best" volunteers around Forsyth County. I hope you will take a few moments of your week to learn more about this year’s winners--and make plans to join us at the breakfast next year!
Yours in service,
Casey
Casey Capstick
HandsOn NWNC
Corporate Engagement and
Development Manager
ED note: Remember, if any of you want to share your love of HandsOn with our network, we still have some spots for guest columnists in 2023--so please let Amy know if you're interested!
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Congratulations to our 2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards Winners! |
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Earlier this week, we were thrilled to welcome approximately 250 community members to our Forsyth County Volunteer Service Award breakfast, our largest event of the year and back at full-capacity for the first time since 2019! Along with our longtime co-presenters Salem College and the United Way of Forsyth County, and with the financial support of our Premier Sponsor, Truliant Federal Credit Union, we honored 16 winners from among more than two dozen outstanding nominees, hosted by our friends at Novant Health. Attendees included nonprofit, business, and community leaders along with the volunteers' friends and family members. Briles Johnson, the Executive Director of Volunteer NC, joined us and brought greetings from Governor Roy Cooper.
Each nominee was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the state of NC and many were surprised by also receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award. Three of our nominees qualified to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, requiring at least 4,000 hours of volunteer service!
If you are interested in nominating a volunteer for next year's awards, the nomination form is typically available in November--so mark your calendars!
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2022-2023 Nonprofit Essentials:
Advocacy and Communication
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Thursday, May 18, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr NW, multipurpose room (see map)
Our second-to-last Nonprofit Essentials class in the 2022-2023 year focuses on the important role that nonprofits play in influencing public policy. After all, who are the experts in your field? That's right--you and the clients and issues you work with everyday! Learn how to communicate the power of your story to implement successful advocacy strategies that can advance your mission. You'll also discover ways to measure the success of your advocacy, and how to address related legal, ethical and tax issues.
The class is taught by Barbara Lentz, an innovative advisor, teacher, and attorney who has been active in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector her entire career. Barbara brings real life experiences and scenarios to her work, advising nonprofits to think creatively and work collaboratively to solve problems. She teaches classes in nonprofits, entrepreneurship, art law, historic preservation, contracts, and communications, and earned both the Jurist Excellence in Teaching and Innovative Teaching Awards while teaching at Wake Forest University's law school. Barbara serves on nonprofit and social enterprise boards, including the National Advisory Council of the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, and co-founded Forsyth Backpack Program, which partners with public schools and local nonprofits to provide supplemental food to food insecure children in the community. She is a graduate of Duke University and the University of Michigan Law School.
Nonprofit Essentials is a monthly series of 10 classes designed to provide the "essentials" needed by nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteer leaders to be successful in the sector. Classes can be taken individually, or as a full series which can be started at any time. Offered in partnership with Wake Forest University's Office of Civic and Community Engagement for more than a decade, the classes are taught primarily by Wake Forest University staff, faculty, and alums. For the 2022-2023 year, all classes are being held in-person and will not be recorded.
Cost: $50 for Supporting Partners, $60 for all others
Full Series: $450 for SPs, $550 for all others
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Consulting Partner Session:
Working Genius Team Transformation Overview
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Friday, May 19th, 8:30 am to 9:30 am
Location: Zoom
- It is simple and relates to how work gets done (80% productivity model and 20% personality assessment)
- It identifies the 6 fundamental activities involved in any type of work and helps people discover the types of work that bring them energy and fulfillment and avoid those that lead to frustration and failure.
- It’s especially powerful when groups adopt this framework as it enables them to leverage each other’s strengths to be most productive and fulfilled in work or community service.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this model and how you can apply it to increase the success of your team and Board!
Cost: FREE, but you must register to get the link!
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Submit Your Project Blueprint Board Speed Dating Application Before
May 12th!
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Project Blueprint Board Speed Dating
Wednesday, May 24th
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr NW, multipurpose room (see map)
Are you are looking to diversify your board? Get the chance to recruit one of our most recent Project Blueprint Board Leadership Training graduates during our next Board Speed Dating event. These are fun and intimate events that expose you to a new pool of potential candidates and give you a great chance to practice your "elevator pitch!" Speed Dating serves as the capstone experience for Project Blueprint and provides a great opportunity to place these talented and diverse participants on boards--preferably yours!
Nonprofit requirements:
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1-2 people (ideally, the Executive Director and a board member,) MUST attend in-person on May 24th from 3:00 p.m.- 5 p.m for the *entirety* of the event. It's very noticeable and disruptive if a nonprofit is missing, late, or needs to leave early.
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Preference is given to HandsOn Supporting Partners. If you are interested in participating, but are not yet a Supporting Partner, you can join as one here.
Interested organizations must complete the short Nonprofit Board Speed Dating application by Friday, May 12th! Depending on the number of applications received, priority will be given to diverse mission areas and organizational sizes, and then on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
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Last Session of 2022-2023 Nonprofit Essentials:
Grant Writing
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Thursday, June 15, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr NW, multipurpose room (see map)
Our last Nonprofit Essentials class for the 2022-2023 season focuses on a much in-demand topic--grant writing! This practical session is designed for beginning grant writers seeking to develop grant research and proposal writing skills. Participants will learn how to:
· assess the "grant readiness" of your organization
· research funding sources
· become familiar with grants terminology
· write a successful grant by learning the common elements of a proposal
· prepare to manage a grant
Susan Brittain was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor’s degree in English. She also has a Master’s degree in Education/Counseling from Wake Forest University. She has done grant work for the past 25+ years for both nonprofits and for-profits in the areas of research, writing, reviewing, editing, reporting, and managing. She currently serves as the Director of Grants and Special Projects for the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.
Nonprofit Essentials is a monthly series of 10 classes designed to provide the "essentials" needed by nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteer leaders to be successful in the sector. Classes can be taken individually, or as a full series, which can be started at any time. Offered in partnership with Wake Forest University's Office of Civic and Community Engagement for more than a decade, the classes are taught primarily by Wake Forest University staff, faculty, and alums. For the 2022-2023 year, all classes are being held in-person and will not be recorded.
Cost: $50 for Supporting Partners, $60 for all others
Full Series: $450 for SPs, $550 for all others (the series can be started with any class)
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Last Session of 2022-2023 Nonprofit Essentials:
Advanced Grant Writing
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Thursday, June 22, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr NW, multipurpose room (see map)
Because this topic is so popular--and because we know that people in our network have varying levels of experience--we're pleased to offer both Susan's more introductory session as well a more advanced session. This advanced workshop is designed for more seasoned professionals who seek to increase their effectiveness. The workshop will include: Request for Proposal Analysis, Use of Statistics, Collaboration, Identification of Support Documentation Proposal Analysis and Sharpening Your Grant Writing Skills. Participants will have an opportunity to review and critique well-written proposals and seek guidance regarding their specific grant writing challenges. This session features small group work.
The Advanced class will be taught by Ruth Peebles, President of The INS Group. Ms. Peebles offers over 30 years of hands‐on experience n nonprofit management, project management, fundraising and organizational development. The INS Group was founded in 1999 with the mission of helping federal, state, and local government agencies, nonprofits, and faith-based institutions use innovative solutions to build their capacity and sustain their programs and services. Ms. Peebles is an instructor for the Duke University Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management and served as an adjunct instructor for the School of Public and International Affairs Master of Public Administration Program at North Carolina State University. She currently serves on the Wake County Affiliate Board of the North Carolina Community Foundation and Student U Board of Directors. She is a founding member of the Next Generation of African American Philanthropists giving circle.
Nonprofit Essentials is a monthly series of 10 classes designed to provide the "essentials" needed by nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteer leaders to be successful in the sector. Classes can be taken individually, or as a full series, which can be started at any time. Offered in partnership with Wake Forest University's Office of Civic and Community Engagement for more than a decade, the classes are taught primarily by Wake Forest University staff, faculty, and alums. For the 2022-2023 year, all classes are being held in-person and will not be recorded.
Cost: $50 for Supporting Partners, $60 for all others
Full Series: $450 for SPs, $550 for all others (the series can be started with any class)
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Coming Soon!
2023-2024 Women's Emerging Leaders *and* this summer's Volunteer Engagement Training Program!
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Be on the lookout for some exciting news about our upcoming 2023-2024 Women's Emerging Leaders program! Applications will be opening within the next week or two, and we'll be sending out a dedicated email with more information soon. We do anticipate that this cohort will fill quickly, with the first part of the program, Leadership Essentials for Women, kicking off in late August.
At the same time, we're putting the finishing touches on our plans to host our Volunteer Engagement Training Program for the first time in-person since 2019! This seven-part series, most likely to be held over the course of a few weeks, will take place later this summer.
Want to learn more or make sure you get those emails? Please reach out to Destiny.
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New! Service Enterprise 101 |
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Volunteers are critical to the success and sustainability of nonprofits, yet research shows formal volunteering declined from 2019 to 2021 and many volunteers haven't returned. Now, more than ever, attracting and retaining volunteers is essential for nonprofits to continue providing programs and services that meet critical community needs.
Learn how to get the most out of your volunteer engagement efforts through the Service Enterprise program! We’re now offering an abbreviated version of this program that combines an assessment of your organization's current volunteer practices with a two hour debrief. Similar to an organizational assessment, the Service Enterprise Diagnostic (SED) identifies strengths and challenges of your organization’s existing volunteer practices with suggestions for bolstering weak areas. The debrief reviews the findings with a consultant and provides an opportunity for deeper conversation and action steps to improve current practices. For more information about this NEW version of the Service Enterprise program, please reach out to Kathy today!
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Join Us for GetConnected Lab Hours! |
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Are you new to GetConnected, HandsOn NWNC's online volunteer portal? Want to learn more? Or need to update your organization's contact information or volunteer opportunities but don't know where to start? To make it easy to get your questions answered, Shivani Patel, HandsOn's VISTA member, will start hosting a weekly "office hour" via Zoom every Tuesday at 1 pm. No need to make an appointment--just feel free to pop in. If more extensive training is needed, this can also be a good time to set up an appointment directly with Shivani for a longer session. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods' Racial Equity Institute's Phase 1 Training, May 15-16, 9 am to 5 pm IN-PERSON each day, $295.00 Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods is looking forward to hosting the Racial Equity Institute's Phase 1 training in-person this May! This two-day training is designed to develop the capacity of participants to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Moving away from a focus on personal bigotry and bias, this workshop presents a historical, cultural, and structural analysis of racism. With shared language and a clearer understanding of how institutions and systems are producing unjust and inequitable outcomes, participants should leave the training better equipped to begin to work for change. For more information and to register, please visit NBN's website.
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Attend the CONVERGE "Mega-Conference", May 15-18th! The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits is excited to partner with NCACPA on their reimagined learning experience: CONVERGE: Collaborate. Challenge. Create. If you’re familiar with the former Not-For-Profit Accounting Conference, then you’ll be excited to learn that the accounting and financial management features of years past are merging into this 4-day mega conference of 36 concurrent sessions, 5 keynotes, 8 Learning Labs, 4 Hot Track Huddles, and a FranklinCovey leadership experience. Designed to address current and emerging trends, issues, hot topics, and technologies, there’s something for every nonprofit staff and board leader at Converge. Virtual sessions also available each day. Learn more and register online.
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OR, Attend the NCAVA Statewide Conference, May 17-19th! The NCAVA (NC Association of Volunteer Administration) conference, geared towards those that engage and mobilize volunteers in any setting, is always an *excellent* learning and networking experience, which offers great value to those seeking to enhance their professional skills or gain their CAVNC credential. This year, the conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Resort and Hotel in Asheville North Carolina. View more details on their website.
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"The Nuts & Bolts of Program Evaluation: Designing Effective Logic Models and Evaluating Service-Oriented Nonprofits," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, May 23rd, 11 am-Noon, FREE! Get the knowledge and tools you need to design effective program evaluations and improve the outcomes of your nonprofit programs. This webinar dives into the essential components of program evaluation for nonprofits, the basics of designing a logic model, and the different methods of program evaluation. You’ll also use real-life case studies to learn how to measure your nonprofit programs’ success and share the story of your impact with relevant stakeholders. Register online.
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"Succession Planning," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, May 24th, 3:00pm- 4:00 pm, $45/$90. National studies reveal that up to 75% of nonprofit executives plan to leave their positions in the next 5-7 years, and many current nonprofit leaders are Baby Boomers in retirement age. Yet a Kansas City Fed report shows that 70% of organizations do not have a succession plan. Join this webinar to discuss why and how succession planning can help your organization avoid critical disruptions to your programs and services and unify your stakeholders on a clear path toward mission success. Presented in partnership with Utah Nonprofits Association. Register online.
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Join HandsOn NWNC at the Points of Light National Conference, June 14-16 in Chicago! Anyone passionate about civic engagement and looking to gain key insights, actionable takeaways and fresh inspiration is welcome at the Points of Light Conference, happening June 14-16, 2023, in Chicago. This nonprofit conference is committed to bringing socially responsible individuals and nonprofit, government, business and civic leaders an educational and inspiring gathering filled with powerful speakers and workshops. We hope to see you in Chicago! |
Allstate Foundation Funding Available for Economic Equity Efforts! The Allstate Foundation’s Racial Equity grant making program seeks proposals from nonprofit organizations working in one or more of the following focus areas:
Racial equity and inclusivity in the green economy, including career pathways and pipelines; racial equity and inclusivity in implementation of projects and programs related to the American Rescue Plan and American Jobs Plan; and worker-centric policies and opportunities for frontline and essential workers with a racial equity and inclusivity lens. The Allstate Foundation expects to award a total of 10 grants of $100,000 each to organizations working in these focus areas. Click here to see the criteria and complete a short interest form by Friday, May 12!
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MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving Issues an Open-Call for Medium-Sized Nonprofits! In a first, Yield Giving has issued an open-call for applications from organizations with budgets from $1M-$5M. She is planning to grant 250, $1M unrestricted operating grants to community-led, community-focused organizations whose explicit purpose is to advance the voices and opportunities of individuals and families of meager or modest means, and groups who have met with discrimination and other systemic obstacles. Organizations best suited to this initiative will enable individuals and families to achieve substantive improvement in their well-being through foundational resources. This includes, for instance, organizations providing access to health care, stable and affordable housing, education and job training, support for sustained employment, asset ownership, civic engagement, and other pathways. They may also be engaged in data collection and communication to amplify the voices of people and communities struggling against inequities. Interested organizations must register to apply before 4 p.m. U.S. Central Time on Friday, May 5th! Complete applications are due before 4 p.m. U.S. Central Time on Monday, June 12th! Organizations must have an annual operating budget of at least $1 million and no more than $5 million for at least two of the last four fiscal years to be eligible to apply. Learn more and register today!
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Submit a 7 Under Seventy Nomination Today! Our friends at Senior Services, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is proud to continue to partner with the Winston-Salem Journal to honor and celebrate individuals in our community who have made a difference. Do you know someone 70 or older who has made a significant impact on Forsyth County through their community service, civic and social engagement, and/or career accomplishments? Honor their contributions by submitting a 7 Under 70 nomination by May 19!
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Take Part in Listen4Good's Next Cohort! Are you looking for ways to accelerate your community impact and advance your equity goals? Listen4Good, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, just opened registration for its next round of feedback programs that kick off in July! Through Listen4Good, participating organizations can gather and analyze direct client data for reporting, advocacy/fundraising, and EDI goals. To learn more, attend one of their upcoming free informational webinars or schedule a time to chat with a Listen4Good teammate. They'll even help you try and secure a funder to support your participation in Listen4Good! Register by June 1st!
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Get Your Tickets for the Winston-Salem Foundation's Community Meeting on May 8th! Our friends at the Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author and renowned expert on the American economy, Heather McGhee as the meeting's keynote speaker. Her book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, reveals how racism is holding us back—not just as individuals, but as a larger community. Individual tickets are $25 each, and you must register by May 5th. All guests will receive a copy of Heather’s book. The meeting starts at 5 pm with a social at Benton Convention Center, with the keynote starting at 6:15 pm. Register today!
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Are You a HandsOn Supporting Partner Looking for New Board Members? Being invited to participate in our Board Speed Dating events is an exclusive benefit of being a HandsOn Supporting Partner. We'll be organizing quite a few of them this spring, both for local companies and organizations as well as for the graduates of our Project Blueprint program. We send a dedicated email to Supporting Partners with the details of these events, and encourage those who are able and interested to apply. These small, intimate, and fun events are a great way to access new potential board and committee members as well as to share the story of your nonprofit with new audiences. They're also a great way to practice your elevator speech and get current board members involved in the recruiting process! Be on the lookout for the first of what should be several invitations in your inbox in the next few weeks. Want to get on the list? Be sure to join or renew as a Supporting Partner ASAP!
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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, folks!) 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--the next volunteer newsletter is coming out next week!
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Even More Employment
Opportunities!
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AMBUCS (National), Director Marketing and Communications The AMBUCS mission of inspiring mobility and independence is accomplished through a nationwide network of 4,000+ volunteers in 155+ chapters working in partnership with physical and occupational therapists to provide Amtryke adaptive trykes, fund scholarships for therapists, build home accessibility ramps and universally accessible playgrounds, coordinate Challenger and Miracle Leagues, and much more. The efforts of their dedicated volunteer network are supported by a small, but equally committed, staff. This national position is based in Greensboro, NC; National AMBUCS, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a wholly-owned adaptive tricycle corporation called Amtryke, LLC. The individual hired for the Director of Marketing & Communications position will have primary responsibility for all internal organizational communication and external marketing functions. The position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Salary range is $48K-$55K/ year. For more details, please view their LinkedIn listing. Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to CEO Jessica Wall. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Smart Start for Forsyth County, Executive Assistant Smart Start is looking for a new Executive Assistant to the President/CEO who is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Team, as well as managing the organization’s office operations, including managing the front desk when necessary to support clients. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. No salary information was available.
For the most up to date information on all of Smart Start's open positions and how to apply, please visit their website.
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United Way of Greater Greensboro, Two Positions! If you are a mission-minded professional who is passionate about ending poverty, United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) invites you to consider the opportunity to serve as its next President & CEO. UWGG desires an individual with significant public service or comparable experience and a proven track record of raising funds in tough, competitive markets. Chapel Hill-based Developmental Associates has been selected to lead a national search for the next President & CEO, and applications for the position are being accepted on their website through May 23rd. Salary range is $172,000 - $200,000. Questions can be directed to Heather Lee.
At the same time, UWGG is also searching for a new Director of Development, responsible for developing, implementing, and analyzing fundraising processes that create growth in dollars raised to invest in solutions to reduce generational poverty in Greensboro. The Director of Development will be assigned a portfolio of accounts. The position is measured based on outcomes that lead to greater awareness about the work of United Way, donor engagement, and increased contributions. This position will collaborate with colleagues, donors, and volunteers to support community impact. No salary information was provided. Please review the full job description for more details. Interested candidates may email a resume and cover letter to Melissa Schoppe.
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Join HandsOn NWNC as our Next Community Action Coalition AmeriCorps VISTA Member! Shivani Patel will be leaving us in August to attend graduate school at the University of Chicago (go, Shivani!) and we are on the hunt for our next *amazing* VISTA member! We host this member through our relationship with the The Office of Civic & Community Engagement (OCCE) at Wake Forest University, and they are currently accepting applications for the two positions in their 2023-2024 cohort. One of these members will be housed with us, and focused on capacity building, and the other will be housed at OCCE, focused on community partnerships. Together, they work closely to bring our MLK Day of Service Read-In to life each year, as well as focus on a variety of other partner and volunteer engagement efforts. United by their passion to make a difference, all VISTA members commit to complete a year of national service and create meaningful change in our community. In return, members receive a variety of benefits, including: including: student loan forbearance, generous funding for past or future education, a living stipend, and extensive professional development opportunities. Individuals interested in learning more are invited to watch this short video overviewing the AmeriCorps VISTA program. They are also invited to learn more about the Winston-Salem Community Action Coalition and apply through the AmeriCorps website. Have a question or need more information? Please contact Shivani Patel, HandsOn CAC VISTA member, Lee Bowser, WSCAC VISTA Leader, or Amanda Alston, OCCE's Assistant Director of Community Partnerships. Applications are being accepted now through July 2023, on a rolling basis for an August 2023 start!
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18 Springs Community Healing Center, Executive Director This is an exciting moment in the evolution of 18 Springs, a HandsOn Supporting Partner. They will be transitioning leadership from their Founding Director to their first full-time Executive Director beginning July 1st! Are you a leader in healing justice who feels called to direct a young and growing nonprofit? Then this might be the role for you! The ED's work falls into two general areas: Growing 18 Springs from its founding identity as a healing space that centers social justice into its next vision as a community-based, collective care healing justice place; and maintaining and building on 18 Springs’ current organizational capacity. Compensation is $50,000 per year, plus an additional 20% ($10,000) in either a benefits allowance and/or for specific benefits. For more details, including application instructions, please visit their website.
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Big Brother Big Sisters Services, Multiple NEW Positions! This is an exciting time to join the mission driven work at Big Brothers Big Sisters, a HandsOn Supporting Partner. As the largest and oldest mentoring agency in the region, BBBS has a strong foundation that supports life-changing mentoring relationships between caring adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and young people (“Littles”). By partnering with young people, parents/guardians, and volunteer mentors, BBBS defends and amplifies the potential of youth through impactful relationships, educational support, and increased confidence and social-emotional skills. Right now, they are hiring for a variety of positions, including a newly-created Family Engagement Coordinator, a Volunteer Experience Coordinator, a Match Experience Specialist, a Match Experience Coordinator, and a Mentor. Please click the above links for more details on each position. No salary information was provided. Interested parties should reach out to Courtney Jones.
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Children's Law Center of Central NC, Outcomes Specialist (part-time) The Children’s Law Center of Central North Carolina (CLC,) a HandsOn Supporting Partner, and Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) are seeking a part-time Outcomes Specialist to work with domestic violence victims--adults and children-- addressing compliance with the local court system and accessing critical services in the community. The Stepping Forward program, supports survivors of domestic violence to identify and eliminate barriers to compliance with their Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs) and create stable lifestyles away from their abusers. The Outcomes Specialist leads this effort by engaging clients with community resources to address issues that are common in domestic violence cases, including access to housing, applications for Food and Nutrition Services (food stamps), obtaining employment, and enrolling themselves or their children in counseling to promote emotional and psychological wellbeing. Pay rate is $20.00/hour for 15-20 hours per week. Please see the full job description for more details. To apply, please send resume, cover letter and three references to Iris Sunshine; a pplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Crossnore Communities for Children, NEW Position! Crossnore, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a Human Resources Specialist - Recruiting. The person in this position will partner with hiring mangers to recruit staff for all Crossnore campuses. Duties will include reviewing, screening, and interviewing candidates. Additionally, the person in this position will evaluate the recruitment process and make suggestions for enhancements. Salary range is $36,000 - $40,500/ year.
In addition, they are still looking for a new Director of Bridging Families who will develop, direct and manage all Bridging Families programs. This person ensures healthy team functioning and the highest quality of care for clients and families served in the program. In line with the strategic plan, this person will oversee program implementation. This position will require some travel to all Bridging Family homes which are located throughout Western NC. Some evening/weekend work may be required. Remote work may be possible. Salary range is $67,500 to $76,500/ year.
They are are also looking for a part-time Ropes Course Facilitators. As part of the Miracle Heights Adventures team, their duties include set up and operations of low and high elements on the ropes course. Facilitators will guide groups through safety demonstrations, briefing and debriefing activities, and processing group development as part of the overall program. Pay rate is $17/hour.
To learn more and apply any of their positions, please visit their website.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad, Senior Guest Services Manager RMHCPT, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a new Senior Guest Services Manager, who is responsible for ensuring a comforting, safe, and organized environment for guests at the Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem. Excellent communication and computer skills, flexibility, a sense of humor, and attention to details are essential. Principal duties include welcoming, verifying eligibility and checking-in families, performing office tasks, maintaining the appearance and safety of the House and supervising, scheduling, evaluating, and serving as back-up for Weekend Managers and Guest Services Managers. This position is full-time with potential for a flex schedule. The pay range is $25-32/hr. For more details and to apply, please visit their website.
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Senior Services, Program Specialist (part-time) Senior Services, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a Program Specialist who implements the daily program of activities and provides support and socialization to participants of the Williams Adult Day Center. This is an hourly, part-time position and no salary information was available. For more details and application instructions, please visit their website.
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Second Harvest Food Bank, NEW Positions, BOTH Full and Part-Time! 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 NEW opportunities include:
$19-$19.50/hour
$16-$16.50/hour
$28-$32/hour
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Crosby Scholars, Near Peer Senior Advisor
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is still looking for their next Near Peer Senior Advisor, who is a recent college student who has similar interests, goals, and background to the student. This Advisor has recently gone through the college admissions process and can lend firsthand insight and advice. The Near Peer will advise high school students on the college search and application process, including, but not limited to, creating and finalizing target college lists, understanding admission requirements, and considering options for standardized testing. The Near Peer Advisor will meet one-on-one with high school seniors during the school day to guide them through the college admission, scholarship, and financial aid application processes. A bachelor's degree is required, as well as the ability to take initiative and work independently. Must be able to work effectively with a diverse population in a team effort to support the mission of Crosby Scholars.
This is a two-year, full-time position at 37.5 hours per week for $28K. Requires reliable transportation to schools within the county and some evening and weekends required.
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LEAD Girls of NC, Executive Assistant/Project Manager (part-time) LEAD Girls, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, seeks a part-time Executive Assistant/Project Manager to join their high-energy team, helping to support the critical business functions that keep their organization running solid and successful. As a driven project coordinator, the successful candidate will provide the knowledge, resources, and tools that support the Executive Director. No salary information was available. Review the full position description for more details; to apply, submit your resume and cover letter to Joy Nelson Thomas.
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Leadership Winston-Salem, Director of Philanthropy Leadership Winston-Salem, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is 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, management of donor database (Network for Good), planning and execution of select special events and managing donor acknowledgement. Bachelor’s degree with minimum three years of non-profit fundraising experience is required as well as proficiency with MS Office. 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. Review the full job description for more details.
Salary range is $55,000 – $65,000, with a generous benefits package.
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YMCA of Greensboro, VP of Philanthropy As a senior leader in the YMCA of Greensboro, the VP of Philanthropy provides strategic leadership and high-level personal engagement to advance the YMCA's mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts, special events, and capital and other campaigns. They are a key leader with the CEO in developing an actively engaged fundraising volunteer board of directors, and in positioning the YMCA as a "charity of choice" for the investment of donations within the local community. They also serve as staff liaison to the Board Development Committee, is a key leader in strategic planning, and leads the development and realization of the Y's case for philanthropic support. In addition they are responsible for developing and implementing the YMCA of Greensboro’s fundraising strategies and initiatives and will lead the growth of annual campaign contributions to $1MM per year as well as future capital campaigns. Salary range is $83,000- $90,000K. For more details, please visit their LinkedIn listing.
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HANDSON NWNC IN THE NEWS! |
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HandsOn's Governor's Awards Featured in Points of Light Blog During Global Volunteer Month!
HandsOn NWNC efforts to recognize outstanding volunteers in our community during Global Volunteer Month in April (and the first few days in May!) were highlighted in a blog post in early April on Points of Light's website. We're proud to be a part of their Global Affiliate Network (one of more than 200,) and were excited to be included in their efforts to raise up the work of local affiliates.
Amy was proud to share some of our efforts to inspire others to volunteer by highlighting diverse stories of service. You can read the whole post here. Enjoy!
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Amy Lytle Featured in Video Touting the
Collaborative Process Behind the New
Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness!
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Independent Sector Releases New Amount for the Value of A Volunteer Hour!
Last month, Independent Sector, along with the Do Good Institute, released its newest Value of Volunteer Time report. In 2023, they estimated that the value of a volunteer hour to be $31.80, which is a 6.2% increase over the previous year. The NC rate increased to $29.86. Using one or the other is considered to be a "gold standard" for estimating the cash value/impact of volunteers. The amount represents the average of non-farm labor, including benefits, in the US.
However, much debate exists about placing this kind of stark economic value on volunteering. Counting hours (and the dollar of value of those hours) is only one piece of the volunteer impact puzzle. There are numerous other, both qualitative and quantative ways, to value the impact of volunteering. Learn more by participating in our Service Enterprise 2.0 program today!
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NEWS FROM AROUND OUR NETWORK! |
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The Winston-Salem Foundation Welcomes Their New Vice-President, Community Investment!
Our friends at The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, are excited to announce that Elaine Summerfield joined their team this week as their new Vice President, Community Investment. Elaine will provide strategic direction in their work to link resources to action in Forsyth County. She will lead their Community Investment department, a team of eight staff supporting nonprofits, students, and teachers through grantmaking and scholarship support. Previously, Elaine worked with the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond for 14 years serving in multiple roles including Program Officer, Vice President of Programs, and Executive Director of Richmond Opportunities Inc. (Happy side note: our "sister" organization, HandsOn Greater Richmond, has been housed within the Community Foundation since 2018.) Everyone here at HandsOn NWNC looks forward to working with Lauren in her new role!
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