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Connection
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We're happy to share these items of interest from around our local network. Please e-mail us any opportunities you would like to be featured in future editions! (The Nonprofit Connection usually goes out during the first ten days of the month; we typically don't include fundraisers.)
Training
OPPORTUNITIES
+ "Youth Service Fundamentals," webinar series offered by Youth Service America, starting September 17th, FREE! This 4-part, monthly webinar series will take an in-depth look at what service is and how volunteerism can be part of everyone's daily life. They will feature youth experts, leading organizations, and educators who will share strategies and best practices to help youth find their voice, take action, and make an impact. Each completed webinar will earn attendees a YSA Youth Service Fundamentals badge. Once an individual completes the whole 4-part webinar course, they will receive an official YSA Youth Service Fundamentals Certificate. This series kicks off next week on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00pm and will focus on Youth ASAP (Awareness, Service, Advocacy, and Philanthropy) The other three webinars in this series are: Creativity on Thursday, October 15th; The 4 Cs on Thursday, November 19th; Philanthropy on Thursday, December 17th. Learn more and register for these webinars online.
+ The Children Law Center Invites You to an Afternoon of Learning and Caring in Celebration of their 10th Anniversary, Thursday, September 17th, 1:00 PM, FREE!
Come hear Brian F. Martin, founder and CEO of Children of Domestic Violence and New York Time bestselling author. His talk will focus on the impact of growing up in a home with domestic violence. Space is limited! Please RSVP to guarantee your seat!
+ Grant Proposal Workshop for Nonprofits, Forsyth County Public LIbrary, October 14th, 10:00 am -1:00 pm,
Forsyth County Government Center, FREE! Have you been searching for an in-depth proposal writing workshop? If so, you don't want to miss this popular class! This three-hour class will provide detailed review on how to write a standard project proposal for a foundation. It will include: How to decide if a funder is a good match for your project; Basic terms for grant writing and sections of a proposal; and An introduction to the Foundation Directory Online database, a fundamental tool for finding funding prospects. The class will be presented by Lynn Smithdea, who was a grant writer for the Center for Social Work Research and Practice in UNCW's Department of Social Work, and Kathleen Wheeless, who is hte Collection Coordinator for the Nonprofit Resource Center at Forsyth County Public Library and the local Funding Information Network Partner for the Foundation Center in New York City. Call 336-703-3021 for more details and to register!
+ Converge South: Where Tech Meets Creativity, October 15th and 16th, WFU Benson University Center. If you are a leader who wants to learn innovative and creative ways to share and engage through technology, then this conference is for you! Wondering how to start a podcast? Where to begin with your organization's first website? Best practices for social platforms? Then you won't want to miss out on this incredible event! Packed with panels, key-note addresses, networking, break-out sessions, DIY workshops and more, speakers will share their invaluable ideas, tips and tricks of the trade to take your organization to another level. The conference begins on the 15th, with the VIP Event at The Reynolda House Museum of American Art. The following day we will meet again at the Benson University Center, on the beautiful campus of Wake Forest University. Call 336-380-3799 for more information and registration.
+ "Getting Started: Making Your Grant Requests Sparkle," TechSoup webinar, September 17th, 2 pm -3:30 pm, FREE! This webinar will feature GrantStation CEO Cynthia Adams and will help you prepare the basic documents needed to write compelling letters of inquiry and grant proposals. Registration is online.
+ Join Amy at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, October 19-21st, in Houston! This world-class event provides an excellent opportunity to get a wide-lens view of the service sector, while also giving you fresh new ideas that you can implement immediately upon your return home. You can find more details, including featured key note speakers and special sessions, on their website, but don't hesitate to ask Amy about her previous experiences at conference. Register today!
+ QuickBooks Made Easy, NC Center for Nonprofits, October 20th, Raleigh, $99-$149. This industry leading training given by QuickBooks Made Easy, in partnership with N.C. Center for Nonprofits, is a great opportunity to learn more about using this ubiquitous accounting program.
Part 1 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. will provide an overview of QuickBooks, including 2015 and 2014 editions, and cover the basics of setting up and entering transactions, income, donations and grants, membership dues, program revenue, bills, and payroll and reporting for your board and auditor. Part 2 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. will cover tracking pledges, restricted grants, fundraising events, in-kind contributions, and volunteers; printing donor acknowledgement and thank you letters; auto-allocating expenses; and attaching documents. Early-bird registration for both morning and afternoon sessions, including lunch, is just $149, or only $109 for Part 1 and $99 for Part 2. More details and registration are on their website.
+ "Deepening Relationships and Data-Driven Decision Making," PRAVA/NCAVA workshop, Wednesday, October 28th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, $25 for NCAVA members, $40 all others.
Join PRAVA (a HandsOn Supporting Partner, NCAVA, and Jeanne Allen for a full-day volunteer workshop covering two critical topics for managing your volunteer OR donor program. This workshop will explore how can you build your own organizational ladder of engagement to develop your volunteers into supporters, and your supporters into volunteers.This ladder is your supporter-centric way of looking at strategic action. They'll highlight how to customize a ladder of engagement for your nonprofit, using metrics and measurements that matter to your organization. The workshop will also explore approaches to measuring your volunteer efforts. Starting to track a few strategic metrics can be a big step toward a more data-driven culture. A few, straightforward metrics can start the snowball to a more broad-based program. This hands-on work session will focus on developing ideas and plans for your organization. More details and registration are on NCAVA's website.
Funding
OPPORTUNITIES
+ Black Philanthropy Initiative Now Accepting 2015 Grant Proposals! Nonprofit organizations serving the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area are now eligible to apply for grant funding from the Winston-Salem Foundation's Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI), which is led by an advisory committee of community volunteers to promote the impact that philanthropy is making in the development of our community. BPI is accepting program proposals in three focus areas below that support African-Americans: education, parenting, and financial literacy. Organizations seeking to enhance their current programs or those planning to implement new programming serving African-Americans are encouraged to apply. BPI will make grants in amounts of up to $5,000 each. You will find more details about each focus area and the grant application online; the deadline is 5 pm on September 29th. Applications may be submitted by mail or electronically. The Advisory Committee will contact recipients in December, 2015. Questions? Contact Sandra Fishel-Booth at The Winston-Salem Foundation at (336) 725- 2382.
+ Mini-Grants Available for Youth-Focused Environmental Projects! Project Learning Tree is accepting applications from schools and nonprofit organizations for environmental service-learning projects through its GreenWorks! grants program. The program is designed to help students make their schools or after-school youth programs more green and healthy, for example by implementing recycling programs, conserving water and energy, improving air quality, or establishing small gardens and outdoor classrooms and integrating these projects into the curriculum or program. This year, grants will be awarded up to a maximum of $1,000. More details and application instructions are on their website; the deadline is September 30th!
+ United Way of Forsyth County Releases Application Materials for Place-Based Initiative! United Way's innovative place-based initiative focuses investments on interconnected, collaborative solutions within CiVIC - an area of 13 neighborhoods in northeast Winston-Salem. To support this work, they have made the funding packet available on their Place Matters website. The packet includes: an overview of this work; important deadlines; expectations of funded partners; the CiVIC guiding priorities, goals and outcomes; the letter of intent form; and the complete application. This website will be frequently updated with additional information to help you, so please check back often. On this website, you will also find links to a list of United Way's current partner agencies, handouts about the work, and a presentation containing extensive data about the neighborhoods that may help as you are developing your ideas. If you are interested in applying, a Letter of Intent is required and due by Friday, October 2nd! Potential applicants, other interested organizations, and members of the public at large are also invited to attend "A Community Conversation: Why Place Matters," co-hosted by UW and Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods on September 24th, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. As a reminder, this is an open application process, and non-United Way partner agencies are encouraged to apply. Have questions about the Initiative? Do not hesitate to contact United Way staff if you have questions, would like feedback on your ideas, or would like to learn more about Place Matters.
+ AmeriCorps State Compete Program Releases 2016-2017 NOFA! The NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, which oversees NC's state AmeriCorps program, has released their funding guidelines for the upcoming program year. AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations proposing to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities within North Carolina. An AmeriCorps member is an individual who engages in community service through an approved national service position. Members may receive a living allowance and other benefits while serving. Upon successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from the National Service Trust that members can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans. To review the NOFA, application guidelines, requirements, and more, please visit their website. Want to learn more about the different AmeriCorps programs? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Amy, and she'll be happy to provide an overview informed by her service as a peer reviewer for these grants for over a decade.
Employment
OPPORTUNITIES
+ Center for Smart Financial Choices Seeks Part-Time Youth Program Educator! Want to help youth navigate in a world ruled by money & credit? The ideal candidate for this part-time Youth Program Educator with Center for Smart Financial Choices, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, will be committed to learning, passionate about helping people and flexible. Sense of humor and respect for others required. For details on applying, go to their website.
+ Habitat for Humanity Seeks Director of Resource Development! Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking a new person to fill this key member of Habitat's senior leadership team. Overseeing a three-person development staff and working closely with the Resource Development committee of the board, this person will be responsible for a full slate of wide-ranging development duties for this $3.5M organization. Please download the full position description for more details. Experienced professionals interested in applying for the position may send résumés to Geri Wright until October 5th!
+ Carolina Center for Cognitive Rehab Seeks Part-Time Development Director!
The Carolina Center for Cognitive Rehabilitation (CCCR),a HandsOn Supporting Partner that provides cognitive rehabilitation therapy to help people regain and develop functional skills lost as a result of a stroke or brain injury, is seeking a qualified professional to serve as Development Director. This part-time (20-30 hrs/wk,) grant-funded position reports directly to the Executive Director/Board President and will interact extensive with the Fundraising Committee, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors of this small and emerging organization. For more details, including application instructions, please download the full position description.
+ READWS Seeks Part-Time Tech/Admin Assistant! READWS, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking a creative problem solver who is organized, motivated, and Internet-savvy with strong technology and social media knowledge including videos, website management, ability to organize and systematize data, pictures, materials and more. Must have solid writing skills, be marketing-oriented and know how to help them reach out to our diverse local community. This 12-18 hour per week position will also include general clerical and office duties. Candidates must be passionate about education and opportunities for all children to succeed in school and be willing to learn and grow as their nonprofit matures. Must be an organized team player, self-directed, and willing to pitch in as special needs arise. Future additional hours may be available. If interested, please send a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this position, plus resume and 2 personal references (non-family member,) to
+ Piedmont Environmental Alliance Seeks Part-Time Environmental Education Specialist! In September 2014, PEA, a HandsOn Supporting Partnerr, expanded its programming focused on environmental education for K-12 students in the Piedmont Triad. They recently launched Energy Explorers, an interactive energy education program that will be delivered in 7th grade science classes throughout the WS/FC school district this year. They have also partnered with the Wake Forest University Debate program to develop an environmental debate tournament for high school students. It is an exciting time of growth for PEA and they're looking for a dynamic environmental education specialist to help them grow these programs and guide the development of new program areas. This is a grant-funded, part-time position with 20 hours per week (with potential for additional hours as resources allow.) For a full position description, please see their website. Act now--the deadline is September 15th!
OPPORTUNITIES
+ Nominate A Special Volunteer Family for A Daily Point of Light Award! Does your organization have a family of volunteers that deserve recognition? Nominations are now open for Daily Point of Light awards! Your organization can submit family volunteer nominations online through Sunday, September 27th, but don't wait! Give these amazing families the recognition they deserve. Awards will be presented starting November 16 - November 27 in coordination with
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Attend the Mayor's Council for Persons with Disabilities Annual Awards Banquet!
This year's theme is, 'My Disability Is One Part of Who I Am,' and will held on October 16th from 11:30-1 at Goodwill Industries on University Pkwy. The lunch will feature a presentation on ways your business or organization can hire qualified persons with disabilities so you have confidence that you're in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act. In addition, they hope that you will consider nominating individuals and businesses for the awards given at the luncheon; the deadline for submissions is October 2nd. You can download the lunch invitation and registration form with more details here.
+ Participate in WSSU's Student Involvement Fair on August 26th! WSSU's
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The Verified Volunteers' Corner
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VV recently launched their Budget Season campaign and have organized this upcoming webinar featuring our own Amy Lytle! Scheduled for September 17th at 2pm, the webinar will also feature insights from Chuck Kraft, the Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem. Funding for volunteer programs is often at the mercy of higher-level managers, directors, and board members. You know which resources you need to build and maintain an effective and impactful volunteer program, but how do you make a compelling case to those who control the budget? In this webinar, you'll learn how to effectively measure and report on the financial and non-financial impact of your program, to show a return on investment (ROI) that matters. You will get a firm understanding of:
- How you can increase the transparency, accountability, innovation, and credibility of your volunteer program - and how doing so will benefit you and your program
- How the proper investments in volunteer infrastructure increase cost-savings, client service capacity and efficiency, and visibility - and help you build a stronger potential donor base
- The downsides of not making the right investment in nonprofit volunteer programs.
More details and registration are on the Verified Volunteers website. They've also prepared a quiz called Are You Ready to Plan Your Volunteer Program Budget?. It asks a few short Yes or No questions to determine whether the taker is a budget genius or could maybe use a little guidance. Use the link above to access it. More than 300 people have already signed up for the webinar, and Amy would love to have a strong showing from local nonprofits!
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JOIN / GIVE NOW
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HandsOn NWNC invites nonprofits to financially support our mission to build the capacity of local nonprofits and increase volunteerism. In exchange for a minimum $50 donation, our Supporting Partners receive a variety of discounts on our program offerings and other special opportunities, that can lead to savings as great as $800 per year! Vendors and consultants who work with nonprofits are also encouraged to become Supporting Partners. Join HandsOn and Become a Supporter
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September 2015- Vol 8, Issue 9
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No. I am sorry, but it can't possibly be mid-September. I mean, it's hotter than the surface of the sun out there as I write this, although they say that cooler temps are coming. There is no way we are just days away from the autumnal solstice. (Extra points to me because I just used the word "autumnal" in a sentence!) But our programming pace says otherwise, and I'm sure the weather will start behaving soon.
Our fall programming kicked off with the Leadership Essentials for Women portion of our Women's Emerging Leaders program in the days leading up to the Labor Day holiday. We welcomed a fantastic group of women who will continue to experience the benefits of participating in this program for months to come, and look forward to having them join us for the Nonprofit Essentials series over the next year.
Perhaps the right question isn't what's coming up for us in the next couple of months, but what isn't! Below, you'll find registration information for our first Nonprofit Essentials classes of the 2015-2016 year, meetings for our Finance Officers and Philanthropy networks, and our Board Basics class.
In addition, we're finalizing plans for our Best Practice Breakfast Celebrating Nonprofit Awareness Month. We're excited to bring back Eric Rowles and his team from Leading To Change to lead us in a session on "PLAYING WITH FIRE: Conflict, Communication, and our TRUE COLORS of Leadership! " Save the date for November 18th and meet us out at WinMock at Kinderton for what should be an inspiring and dynamic morning! All organizations and business that are Supporting or Consulting/ Vendor Partners and purchase a table or event sponsorship will be eligible for a drawing of one FREE DAY OF TRAINING with Leading ToChange--a value worth well over $1,000! Look for more details and pricing on our website soon, and a mailed postcard invitation will be sent to our partners later this month.
As part of the breakfast, we'll be recognizing the winner of The High Five Award. But, in order to do that, we need your nominations! The Award is a $5,000 cash prize that recognizes innovative, imaginative, or creative ways that local nonprofits have improved or expanded program/service delivery, or developed inventive methods to address a particular problem or initiative. By recognizing these efforts, we hope to inspire other nonprofits to think differently about how they meet the challenge of their missions.
Looking even further into the future, we've also opened up applications for our next Project Blueprint class that will kick off at the end of January, 2016. (There, you see it--2016!) If you know someone who is interested in this high-quality board training experience geared to those who are typically under-represented on nonprofit boards (especially women, people of color, and those under 40,) please send them our way (you can also download a brochure for them.) Thanks to the support of our co-presenter,The United Way of Forsyth County, scholarship funds are available for those who otherwise would not be able to participate. These lunch-time classes are scheduled once a week from Jan 26th to March 22nd, and provide both an excellent learning and networking opportunity.
Yours in service,
Executive Director
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PRAVA Meeting:
The State of Volunteerism
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Wednesday, September 23, 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Location: The Enterprise Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, NC (see map)
 to learn about other organizations' best practices and community volunteer needs, and include informal discussions where you can share your experiences, ask questions, and/ or bring examples of your work.
This month will feature a presentation by HandsOn's own Executive Director, Amy Lytle, and will highlight local community collaborations, trends, and what's working, what's not, and what's new in our local volunteer scene.
PRAVA, a HandsOn Supporting Partner and all-volunteer professional development organization, works in collaboration with other volunteer-based organizations to encourage the recognition and effective engagement of volunteers' skills and services, while working to enhance the role and importance of all volunteers. Membership is open to anyone who works with volunteers in any capacity or setting, and is only $25 a year. PRAVA is an official, regional affiliate of the statewide North Carolina Association of Volunteer Administration, and you can join both organizations with a single check. Download their most current membership brochure for more information.
COST: FREE! for PRAVA members and first-time attendees; $10 for all others! A light breakfast is provided, so please register below to provide an accurate count.
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Nonprofit Essentials 2015-2016:
Governance
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Thursday, September 24th, Noon to 4:30 pm
Location: Burress Family Center for Philanthropy, The Winston-Salem Foundation building, 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, 3rd floor (see map)
We're excited to kick-off our 2015-2015 Nonprofit Essentials series with our Governance class! This class provides a  practical look at nonprofit governance, including organizational life cycles and best practices. Topics include the role of the board, building an effective board, the relationship and roles of the board and staff, and how to monitor and evaluate the Executive Director.
 The class will be taught by Barbara Lentz, Associate Professor of Legal Writing with Wake Forest University's School of Law. She is the 2013 winner of the Jurist Excellence in Teaching Award (selected by the graduating class), and regularly teaches courses centered on nonprofit topics to her students.
Nonprofit Essentials classes are taught primarily by Wake Forest University staff, faculty, and alums, and are held once a month from September through June. Participants who finish all classes will receive a Certificate from Wake Forest University. Individuals can take single classes, or sign up for the full series. A series pass can also be shared by a single organization that may have several staff or board members who can benefit from different classes; this is the first class of the 2014-2015 series.
COST: $50 for Supporting Partners/ $60 for all others. Supporting Partners can register for the entire, 10 class series for just $450! (The cost is $550 for all others.) Payment plans are available. All classes include a networking lunch and extensive take-home materials.
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NC Center for Nonprofits Conference: Full Tilt Nonprofits
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Wednesday, Sept. 30th thru Friday, Oct. 2nd
Location: Benton Convention Center, downtown Winston-Salem (see map)
We are happy to help promote this year's NC Center for Nonprofits' statewide conference, Full Tilt Nonprofits, which this year will be held here in downtown Winston-Salem. We believe this conference provides one of the best bangs for your conference bucks, and we're willing to put our own money where our mouth is--this year, by providing scholarships to three members of our network.
On Wednesday evening, we'll also be helping the Center host dine-arounds with local nonprofit leaders. The following two days will be jam-packed with interactive learning, relevant topic and breakout sessions, and fantastic opportunities to make connections with your nonprofit peers. You'll get the chance to sign up for one-on-one coaching sessions, and eat lunch with a grantmaker. You can find more details about the conference here. Please join us and our partners as we buckle-up and enjoy the ride!
Register Today!
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Peer Philanthropy Network Meeting:
Donor Research
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Tuesday, October 13th, 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Location: Burress Family Center for Philanthropy, The Winston-Salem Foundation building, 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, 3rd floor (see map)
Interested in sharing fundraising ideas, tips, trends and best practices? Then join the Peer Philanthropy Network! This informal group is comprised of anyone involved with fundraising and development. The group meets 3 times a year to share practical information and is a great opportunity to meet other nonprofit staff involved in similar work while exploring concerns and discussing effective solutions. Participation in the group is FREE and you can attend as many meetings as your schedule allows.
Each meeting has a set topic, and participants are encouraged to share their experiences and questions with that topic at the meeting. Each meeting is peer-facilitated. October's meeting topic will focus on donor research. Meetings are from 8-9 am, but you can arrive at 7:45 am to allow time for networking. Coffee will be provided.
COST: FREE!
(Please register to ensure that we have enough space to accommodate everyone.)
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Nonprofit Finance Officers Meeting:
Sales Tax Collection and Reporting
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Thursday, October 15th, 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Location: SECU Family House, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (get directions)
Are you a finance officer for a nonprofit? Join us for an informal meeting with your peers to share ideas, tips, and best practices related to your work while meeting other nonprofit staff involved in finance. The meeting is from 8-9 am, but feel free to arrive at 7:45 am to allow time for networking. Coffee will be provided.
Each meeting is peer-facilitated and has a set topic, and participants are encouraged to share their experiences and questions with that topic at the meeting. (However, you are welcome to bring other questions for your peers as well.) October's meeting topic will focus on sales tax collection, tracking, and reporting for nonprofits.
COST: FREE!
(Please register to ensure that we have enough space to accommodate everyone.)
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Nonprofit Essentials 2015-2016:
Strategic Planning
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Thursday, October 15th, Noon to 4:30 pm
Location: Burress Family Center for Philanthropy, The Winston-Salem Foundation building, 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, 3rd floor (see map)
Our Nonprofit Essentials series continues with our October session on Strategic Planning. Learn how to "strategically think" through critical questions in order to have a successful strategic planning process. Using case studies, participants will examine effective strategies and implementation, study the importance of addressing the organization's position in the external market; select an analytical and organizational approach to strategy formulation and implementation; and, overcome strategic planning myths.
The class will be taught be Pat Dickson, Associate Dean of  Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor at Wake Forest University's School of Business.
Nonprofit Essentials classes are taught primarily by Wake Forest University staff, faculty, and alums, and are held once a month from September through June. Participants who finish all classes will receive a Certificate from Wake Forest University. Individuals can take single classes, or sign up for the full series. A series pass can also be shared by a single organization that may have several staff or board members who can benefit from different classes; this is the second class of the 2014-2015 series.
COST: $50 for Supporting Partners/ $60 for all others. Supporting Partners can register for the entire, 10 class series for just $450! (The cost is $550 for all others.) Payment plans are available. All classes include a networking lunch and extensive take-home materials.
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HandsOn Board:
Board Basics
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Tuesday, October 27, 9:00 am to Noon
Location: Burress Family Center for Philanthropy, The Winston-Salem Foundation building, 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, 3rd floor, Carter Conference Room (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.
Part of our HandsOn Board programming, our Board Basics class is one of our most popular offerings, and spaces fill quickly! The course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of individuals serving on the boards of current or emerging nonprofit organizations, boards experiencing difficulties in their effectiveness, and individuals considering joining a nonprofit board for the first time. Topics will include a review of 501(c)(3) laws and regulations, the purpose and content of By Laws, board governance, board roles and responsibilities, board/staff relationships, board policies, executive committee structure and responsibilities, attributes of quality boards, key benchmarks for effective boards, and other topics of interest as identified by workshop participants. Designed for those who are new to board membership, have participated in one of our Board Bank Speed Dating events, or those who haven't received any formal board member training, we encourage multiple people from the same organization to attend.
The class will be taught be Karl Yena, a HandsOn NWNC board member, whom has embraced working with nonprofits as  his "second act" since retiring from RJR Nabisco, Inc. as Director of Worldwide Organization Development & Training. He served over 20 years as a senior level manager providing consulting services to RJR corporate and operating company management on a national and international (over 30 countries) basis in the areas of strategic and operational planning, organizational analysis, staffing structure, training and leadership development. He also served as Special Assistant to the Chairman and CEO. Currently, Karl works annually with over 100 nonprofits in North Carolina and provides ongoing mentoring/coaching to several current Executive Directors and assistance to municipalities, churches, civic organizations/associations, and non-profits in the areas of strategic planning; board development & assessment; staff development training; coaching; business planning; organization analysis & structure; executive search processes; potential merger discussions; mediation/facilitation; and human resources policies. Over the past 30 years, he has served on over 200 non-profit boards.
Cost: $50 for Supporting Partners; $60 for all others. Registration includes light refreshments and extensive take-home materials.
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HANDSON NWNC IN THE NEWS!
HandsOn Appears on Triad Today in September
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NEWS YOU CAN USE!
Great Data Available for Every NC County!
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The N.C. Association of County Commissioners has released the 2015 NC County Snapshots with information about the demographic, social, and educational statuses of all 100 counties in North Carolina. Much of the information - such as poverty data, population growth information, dropout rates, food insecurity levels, and health statistics - shows the needs for nonprofits' services throughout the state, and can be incredibly useful when designing services and crafting case statements for grant proposals. While many nonprofits in Winston-Salem are able to take advantage of the data provided by Forsyth Futures, we know the nonprofits we serve in our other counties aren't as lucky. We believe this tool can be a great resource for them.
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FEATURED CONSULTING PARTNER:
Allegacy Federal Credit Union
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For the past seven years, Allegacy, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, has been committed to creating a culture of health and wellness for our employees. In June 2015, they were once again named as one of the Triad's Healthiest Employers by The Triad Business Journal.
It is clear that our community is facing a national crisis with the increase of preventable diseases due to unhealthy lifestyles, which by the year 2020 will account for more than 75% of deaths in the United States. The onset of these diseases typically occurs during our "working years," meaning that employers have a tremendous opportunity to influence healthier habits. At Allegacy, they have taken this responsibility seriously and as a result, have seen many positive outcomes including reduced risk factors for our employees, increased employee engagement, and lower health care costs than their peer groups. They now want to share what they have learned and experienced with other organizations.
Allegacy Business Solutions* is implementing AllHealth Lite, a new wellness option for organizations with fewer than 50 employees that might not otherwise be able to offer such benefits to their employees. AllHealth Lite is designed from their own internal wellness initiative to provide a meaningful and affordable way for employers to begin building a culture of health in their organization. For a per-employee annual fee, small businesses and nonprofits will receive access to a full range of organizational health and wellness benefits, including membership to the credit union.
Here is a closer look at what employers receive when they purchase AllHealth Lite for their employees:
- A bi-weekly health and wellness newsletter
- Special discounts with local vendors promoting health and fitness
- Educational programs and materials to enhance wellbeing
- Financial literacy training on topics that promote financial wellness
To learn more about AllHealth Lite, contact
*Allegacy Business Solutions is a collaboration of services offered by Allegacy Federal Credit Union and its credit union service organization Allegacy Services, LLC. Insurance services and products are offered by Allegacy Benefit Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegacy Services, LLC, which is wholly owned by Allegacy Federal Credit Union. Insurance services and products are not a deposit, not insured by NCUA or any federal government agency, and not guaranteed by the credit union.
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