WELCOME to our newest Nonprofit Member, Colonial Behavioral Health, providing services for mental health illnesses, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders to individuals and families living in James City County, Poquoson, Williamsburg and York County. To learn more, click here.
"Building, and Keeping, the
Powerhouse Nonprofit Board"
Thursday, May 11 · 11:30 am-1:30 pm ·Open to Staff & Board*
Legacy Hall, Williamsburg · Lunch from Baker's Crust
Join us to learn, enjoy lunch from Baker's Crust, and celebrate this milestone with us! Join Jane Stein, President JPS Consulting, to learn what makes a board successful in the areas of mission, strategic planning, leadership, and resources; and monitoring and improving itself. This workshop is offered at no charge thanks to our Sponsor, Drucker & Falk! To learn more and to register, click here.
*Organizations that send both a
staff member AND at least one Board member, will be entered into a drawing for multiple nonprofits to win consulting hours with some of our fabulous workshop instructors from the last 99 workshops!
Special Thanks to Our Sponsor:
Value of Volunteers' Time Increases to $24.14 an Hour - Of course, we already know that volunteers are PRICELESS, but just to make it official,
Independent Sector has announced that the latest value of a volunteer hour is $24.14 - up 2.5% from the previous year. This figure is estimated from data collected in 2016. They have also updated the state-level breakdown for the new value of volunteer time. In Virginia, the value of volunteer time is $26.96, up 3.3% from 2015.
Network Connections
Southeast Community Health Fair - Join Bon Secours and Jim's Local Market for Health and Screening Information, Door Prizes, Entertainment, FREE Health Screenings, and much more! To learn more,click here.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH
Youth Needed to Serve Locally in AmeriCorps - Alternatives Inc. is looking for youth aged 18 who are interested in making a difference this summer! Youth receive a living allowance and education allowance, and an opportunity to get involved in the community. To learn more and to apply, click here.
Volunteers Needed for Community Bingo Nights -
Community Knights is in need of volunteers to help with bingo games that raise money for local nonprofits. Games are held on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons in Newport News...
These events are hosted by our Partners, organizations that use proceeds to benefit multiple nonprofits across the Peninsula.
JackPot Bash Fundraiser -
Community Knights has awarded more than $600,000 in Grant Awards to local nonprofits and schools. This fundraising eventwill be held on April 27 to raise awareness about their program and to fund further outreach to even more nonprofits! To learn more, click here.
Belk Charity Day - Saturday,
April 29 - 6:00 am - 10:00 am.
Belk Williamsburg. Tickets are $5.00 and shoppers receive $5 off their first purchase the day of the sale. Local nonprofits receive the money raised from these tickets! There will be additional discounts of up to 70% storewide. To learn more,
click here.
Art on the Square - The
Junior Woman's Club of Williamsburg is holding their
principal fundraisers to support community art initiatives. The 54th Annual Art on the Square will be held on Sunday, April 30th from 10am to 5pm. To learn more, click here.
We are grateful for the support of Our Partners that help make our programs possible!
Executive Partner Corporate Partner
Featured Partners
Network Partners
Program Partners
NetworkPeninsula is a 501c3 organization helping local nonprofits to fulfill their missions & increase their efficiency through continuing education, Board training, information sharing, and expanded outreach and networking opportunities. We provide support to more than 230 nonprofits serving Williamsburg, James City & York counties, Newport News, Hampton, Gloucester-Mathews, Poquoson, and surrounding communities.
Our mission is to raise awareness of the needs on the Peninsula, encourage involvement from community members and strengthen nonprofits by increasing resources and opportunities available to them. We believe a healthy nonprofit sector leads to healthier communities. We hope you will Join Us in supporting the nonprofits and causes that matter most to you.
Youth Needed to Serve Locally in AmeriCorps
