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+ "Rolling Up Your Sleeves for the 2011 Legislature: An advocacy workshop presented by the NC Center for Nonprofits," January 19th, 9:30 am - 2:45 pm, $20-$50, Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh. Sign up now--there are only a few seats left! Get a jump start on surveying the legislative landscape and what the terrain means for nonprofits. You'll learn how to frame your nonprofit message for the new state legislature, the rules and requirements for lobbying, and the fundamentals for nonprofit advocacy. The day will also include a legislative briefing from the United Way of NC and NC Budget & Tax Center. You can find registration information here.
+ "QuickBooks for Nonprofits Seminar," January 19th, 9 am to 4 pm, $99, Evergreen Community Church, Raleigh. Missed our QuickBooks class last month? Here's another chance to get great info on this ubiquitous software used by nonprofits. Offered by netWorth Bookkeeping Services in Cary, this informative and interactive seminar will cover accounting and record-keeping using QuickBooks, preparing grant and operating budgets, and tracking donors for small organizations Each attendee will receive a take-home packet with a free CD of valuable extras including a nonprofit budgeting system, relevant IRS publications, and QuickBooks issued student handouts. The price includes lunch, and they welcome participants to come early for open networking at 8:30 am over bagels and coffee. Go online to learn more and to register.
+ "Recruiting and Retaining Board Members," Teleseminar offered by Nonprofit Direct, January 20th, Noon, $15 for up to five people. Learn the steps to identifying, cultivating and asking the "right" people to serve on your board. Walk away with ideas and tools you can use immediately. Dr. Terrie Temkin is an acknowledged thought leader in the areas of governance, board development and planning. She is an award-winning speaker and a sought-after group facilitator who brings more than 30 years of nonprofit management, organizational communication and adult education experience to her work. She founded NonProfit Management Solutions, Inc., in 1994, and authors the "On Nonprofits" column in the Philanthropy Journal. For more details and to register, click here.
+ "Shining Our Skills in Challenging Times: NCAVA's Regional Training Event," Monday, January 24th, 8 am to 4 pm,$35-$60, Wayne Community College, Goldsboro. Part of a series of regional training events around the state, the half and full-day programming reflects topics indicated as being of high interest to those working in volunteer management. This training is open to anyone interested, not just NCAVA members. Learn more at their website; registration is online. + "Piedmont North Carolina Come to the Table Conference: Communities of Faith Relieving Hunger and Supporting Local Farms," Friday- Saturday, February 18th-19th, $5-$10, Wake Forest University, Benson University Center. This two-day event will include workshops, networking opportunities, and a local lunch on Friday, with tours and volunteer opportunities at local food ministries and other projects on Saturday. All are welcome, and free registration is available for those who would otherwise be unable to attend. More details and registration links are on their website. Display space is also available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis to farms, faith communities, and nonprofits. Come to the Table is a project of the Rural Life Committee of the NC Council of Churches. Funding
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+ Eisner Prize Seeks To Reward Innovative, Multi-Generational Projects! The Eisner Foundation has announced the launch of the inaugural Eisner Prize for Excellence in Intergenerational Work and is currently soliciting nominations of individuals or non-profit organizations. The Eisner Prize is a cash award of $100,000 and is designed to recognize excellence by an individual or a non-profit organization in uniting and utilizing multiple generations, especially seniors and youth, to bring about positive and lasting changes in their community. The foundation hopes to spur innovation in this field and to reward those who have committed already to excellence in uniting multiple generations for the betterment of our country. Non-profit groups may self-nominate; individual candidates must be nominated by another person or group. To learn more about The Eisner Foundation and to nominate your organization, check out their website. The deadline for nominations in January 31st! + Fellowship Available for Social Justice Leaders! The Petra Foundation seeks out and champions unsung leaders who are making distinctive contributions to the rights, autonomy, and dignity of millions who are marginalized in America. Each year grassroots leaders selected as Petra Fellows receive a no-strings personal financial award. In addition, the Foundation publicizes their innovative models for change, fosters their collaborations, and welcomes them to a national network of leaders who are working across the divides of age, ethnicity, class, and issue to build a more just society. Nominees should display a combination of activism and thought, force of character, independence of judgment, and clarity of expression. Nominations should be submitted by those who know the nominees and their work (without the knowledge of the nominees). The deadline for submitting nominations is February 11th. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more about the program and the nomination process.
Employment
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+ Bethesda Center for the Homeless Seeks Accounting Manager! This part-time, 20+ hours per week position will be responsible for performing all financial processes for the Center in a timely manner to insure the smooth flow of funds among accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll and to maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all financial accounts and activities including income, disbursements and bank deposits. View the complete position description for more details, including application guidelines. + Bethesda Center Seeks Day Shelter Monitor! This part time position is responsible for overseeing the homeless shelter during the day. This includes ensuring safety of all clients as well as making sure clients are complying with the rules and regulations of the Bethesda Center. View the complete position description for more details. Application deadline is January 22nd! + Piedmont Chamber Singers Seeks Manager! Piedmont Chamber Singers - a volunteer chamber choir of auditioned singers established in 1977 known for their outstanding musicianship - is seeking a part-time Manager to coordinate administrative activities. Compensation is paid at an hourly rate for an average of 20 hours per week. View the complete position description for more details and application instructions.
+ Sign up for the spring Internship and Job Fair at Wake Forest University on January 19th, Noon to 4 pm! The Office of Career Services of Wake Forest University would like to extend an invitation to you to attend their Internship & Job Fair, which is not only an opportunity for you to recruit for full-time, part-time and internship positions and to enhance your organization's image on our campus, but most of all to discover what Wake Forest students have to offer your organization! You can download a registration form here. Space is first-come, first-served, and the deadline to register is January 12th! For more information, contact Dana Hutchens at 758-5246.
+ Register for a booth at Piedmont Environmental Alliance's Earth Day Fair! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 16th from 10 am to 5 pm and don't miss the 6th annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair. Booth registration is now open for the Fair. They have moved the Fair to the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds at the Joel Coliseum Complex in Winston-Salem. This new, centrally located venue provides easy access via public transportation, plentiful FREE parking, and ample indoor space in the event of severe weather. There are reduced rates for nonprofits and PEA members. For more details, check out their website.
+ Nominate your nonprofit for a Nonprofit Sector Stewardship Award! Organized by the NC Center for Nonprofits, the Nonprofit Sector Stewardship Awards pay tribute to nonprofits whose organizational effectiveness furthers the public's understanding of and trust in the state's nonprofit sector. Award recipients will be recognized at the N.C. Center's 2011 Conference & Public Policy Forum, Sept. 22-23 in Greensboro, and will also receive $500 to invest in board and staff development. Click
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Nominations must be received by Monday, March 7th!
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January 2011- Vol 4, Issue 1
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| Greetings! |
The beginning of new year brings with it the promise of things yet to come, challenges yet to face, and clients yet to be served. Here at HandsOn NWNC, we're looking forward to further developing our programming, building our network, and creating new partnerships that will enable us to continue to provide valuable services you to all of your in our network. We're currently finalizing the details of our second-annual MLK Day of Service event (you can find out more below) and our spring programming calendar is filling up--another busy year is already underway! How will be able to help you in the new year? Shoot us an e-mail or pick up the phone and let us know! We're excited to announce that we're currently accepting nominations for the 2011 Forsyth County Governor's Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service! For the past four years, we have been honored to work with the United Way of Forsyth County to present these awards and honor our local recipients at a breakfast ceremony. These awards honor the best and brightest of Forsyth County's volunteers, those that go above and beyond to serve our local neighbors. We encourage you to nominate one of your own volunteers, and please share this opportunity with your colleagues and friends! Due to changes in the program at the state level, we've been forced to move up our timeline for the nominations significantly. Since this is the first year of these changes, and they were announced late, we have a very tight turnaround window for the nomination process. All nomination forms are due via e-mail by 5 pm on Monday, January 31st! For more details, see the explanatory cover letter and the nomination form. Because of the short time we have for our volunteer committee to select the winners, we will not be able to accept hard copies. (However, you should be prepared to provide one with original signatures if requested by us after the selection date.) Not in Forsyth County? Each county should have their own contact for the awards. You can find out more on the Governor's Office's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service.
We are actively planning for the breakfast to happen in the mid-April to mid-May timeframe. Due to the reduced time for nomination submission, we are unsure how many nominees we'll have this year. Thus, we are waiting to confirm a location until after the 31st. Be on the lookout for more details about the breakfast in our February newsletter!
In addition to working on the Governor's Awards, we're also looking forward to a bunch of exciting offerings coming up in February: the next semester of our Nonprofit Essentials series; new information sessions; and the return of our very popular class for new board leaders. Hope to see you at one of our events soon!
Happy New Year!  Executive Director |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2011:
Follow the Leader. Become a Leader! | |
Monday, January 17th and preceding weekend
Read-In Location on Saturday, Jan. 15th: Wake Forest University, Benson University Center
HandsOn NWNC is partnering this year with Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, My Sistas Keeper, Inc., Communities in Schools, Forest Park Elementary School, Wiley Middle School, OneEconomy AmeriCorps VISTA Program and GIFTS to plan the second-annual 2011 MLK Day Read-In. This service event promotes Dr. King's messages of service and literacy and will be held on the campus of Wake Forest University on the Saturday before the King holiday. 
During the Read-In, children ages 4-10 will be matched with volunteers and will read together. The children will then receive two age-appropriate books to take home, one being civil-rights themed (books are being collected through a book-drive organized by our partners.) The event will also feature a variety of service stations where the children and their volunteers will learn about Dr. King and perform various acts of service to benefit community members. We're planning for 200 volunteers and 200 students to take part, and that nearly 400 books will be donated. Ms. Mutter Evans, founder of the Noon Hour Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, will emcee the event and speak about Dr. King and the civil rights movement. We are excited to build on our success from last year to create an event that is meaningful for both the children who are participating and for the volunteers who participate. All children and volunteers will be pre-registered prior to the event.
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HandsOn Board--Board Leadership Development |
Thursday, February 10th, 9 am to 11:30 am
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive (see map)
Board members play a critical role in the success of organizations. Strong, knowledgeable boards help organizations gain credibility, build financial resources by providing access to the community, and serve as advocates and ambassadors of the organization.
To help nonprofits increase the effectiveness and leadership capacity of their boards, we are again offering a workshop specifically geared for board members who are in leadership positions or who are moving towards leadership roles on nonprofit boards as officers or committee chairs. Topics include a review of board officer roles and responsibilities, committee chair accountabilities, attributes of effective board and committee leaders, a self-assessment leadership instrument, advanced Roberts Rules of Order training, planning processes and tools, leading and conducting effective meetings, group communications, appraising board and committee effectiveness, and other topics of interest as identified by workshop participants. The workshop will be led by Karl Yena, a consultant and active community leader who has served on numerous boards in Winston-Salem and has extensive experience with board training and development. Space is limited, so register now! This class sold out when it was offered last spring!
Cost: $20 Supporting Partners, $30 all others |
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Information Session: ShareMeister |
Wednesday, February 23rd, Noon to 1:00 pm
Location: Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive (see map)
Come join us for what we think will prove to be another popular information session. We know that all of you are on the lookout for additional revenue these days, and ShareMeister can help! ShareMeister is a web based development tool available to all nonprofits at no cost. By integrating nonprofit and advertiser needs within a user's browser, ShareMeister has created a unique platform that generates substantial new revenue for nonprofits, while allowing them to connect with their donors throughout their entire time online.
Come hear Jason Wall, Vice President of Business for ShareMeister, explain more about ShareMeister, how it works, and other features it offers.
Cost: FREE! Please bring your own lunch; we'll provide the drinks and desserts. Please register if you would like to attend! |
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Nonprofit Essentials: Fund Development |
Thursday, February 24th, Noon to 4:30pm
Location: WFU campus; Benson University Center, room 401A. Parking is available in Davis Field, adjacent to Benson (see map)
In our first spring semester class in our Nonprofit Essentials series held in conjunction with Wake Forest University's Institute for Public Engagement, you'll examine key strategies and tactics for successful fundraising. These include how to develop and sustain donor relationships, the critical role board members and volunteers play in successful fundraising, how to create a plan to guide your efforts, and how to monitor the effectiveness of your fundraising. You'll also explore how technology can enhance development efforts and can be used as a fundraising, communications, and marketing tool. Participants will get a chance to review current philanthropic trends and innovative ways in which nonprofits are generating financial support in the current economy. The class will be taught by Michelle Speas, MA,CFRE, and who is the Founder & President of The NonProfit Collaborative in Advance, NC. She also serves as the National Partnership Director for Africa Renewal Ministries in Uganda, East Africa. With extensive nonprofit experience both here and abroad, Michelle was honored as the 2008 Fundraising Professional of the Year by the NC Triad Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She currently sits on the board of numerous nonprofits in Winston-Salem. Our Nonprofit Essentials Series, launched last fall, is primarily taught by Wake Forest University staff and faculty, and classes are located on WFU's campus. Individuals can register to take single classes or all nine classes and receive a significant discount (you can begin the series at any time with any of the classes.) This is a great option for organizations that have several employees who could benefit from taking different courses. If you have any questions concerning Nonprofit Essentials, please contact HandsOn NWNC at 724-2866. Cost: $35 per person for Supporting Partners/ $45 all others. $300 for all nine classes! The cost includes take-home materials and a networking lunch with your peers. |
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WFU's Institute for Public Engagement's Summer Immersion Program Releases New Guidelines |
Over the past four summers, many of you have benefitted from the engagement of Wake Forest students interested in learning more about the nonprofit sector. The Institute for Public Engagement's Summer Nonprofit Immersion program provides Wake Forest University undergraduate students with an integrated program that combines a high quality educational experience with a structured internship placement and reflection practice.
This 8 week program begins with a three-day Nonprofit Organizations immersion class, providing 15 hours of course instruction and case study review. Following the first week class and orientation, students will begin their internship placements. Placements will be arranged with partnering nonprofit agencies working in a range of service areas. These internships are full-time, requiring students to work in the partner's office Monday through Friday during regular business hours, with the exception of a Friday morning reflection seminar, which will be led by Institute.
Internships must serve at least two purposes. First, the student gains a deeper understanding of the nonprofit sector through working with leaders as they manage and run nonprofit organizations. This allows for a better understanding of the students' academic preparation. Second, the internships bring important resources to nonprofit organizations, particularly in staff time and energy, allowing our community partners to better serve their missions.
If you are interested in learning more about this program please contact Velvet Bryant at 758-3310. We will be hosting an information session with Velvet in February; more details will be in the next issue of The Nonprofit Connection!
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Help Celebrate National Mentoring Month in January! |
National Mentoring Month is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month by continuing to raise awareness about the important role mentoring can play in academic engagement. NMM is a partnership between the Harvard School of Public Health, MENTOR, and the Corporation for National and Community Service, working together to focus national attention on the need for mentors.
Here are just a few things you can do to help celebrate: become a mentor in your community, partner with a mentoring organization, think about the mentors in your life and post a tribute to them online, make a donation to a mentoring organization, and work to explore ways to help children succeed academically through mentoring. You can see more ideas at their website. Additional information, including PSAs, is available here.
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Federal Mileage Business Rate Increases for 2011 |
The IRS has announced that the standard mileage reimbursement rate has increased to 51 cents per mile for this year. Unfortunately, the volunteer mileage rate remains at 14 cents per mile--it would take an independent act of Congress to change that rate. Thanks to the NC Center for Nonprofits for the head's up!
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