Employment Opportunities

AFP-Triad September Webinar

The Triad chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is offering a series of webinars that are eligible for continuing education points on your CFRE for initial and/or recertification. Morning sessions (8:30-10:30 am) will be held at the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium and afternoon sessions (12:00-2:00 pm) will be at Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County.

September's webinar is on Thursday, 9/13, and will take a look at The 100% Fallacy: Common Presumptions That Hold Your Fundraising Back. Many common assumptions about donors are just plain wrong, hence charities shipwreck financially and fail to grow. Get it right from the start, with this “truth stampede.” You’ll learn acceptable response rates for direct mail appeals and donor newsletters, why monthly donors are preferable to annual donors, and why bequest donors are (usually) preferable to major donors. Register for the morning or afternoon session.

CapDev's "in touch" Philanthropy Workshop is Filling Up!

This one-day workshop is offered in various locations around the Southeastern U.S. 2-3 times each year. However, this is the first time it is being offered in Asheville, NC ! Held on August 23rd , it is a deep dive into campaign planning, and is great for both nonprofit staff and board members to attend (max of 2 per organization) . The cost is minimal, and includes lunch. CapDev touches upon philanthropic trends with an overview of the State of Philanthropy, and ends with a section on Innovative Philanthropy. However, the core of the day is dedicated to the four essential elements of campaigns. Workshops are kept intentionally small (24 max.) for better interaction, and always sell out, so early registration is recommended!Reservations at the Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate close on July 23rd. Register now!

Don't Miss the NC Philanthropy Conference!

The 14th Annual NC Philanthropy Conference will be located in Winston-Salem this year! It will be held on August 30th at the Benton Convention Center. Join 500+ nonprofit professionals from across the state for cutting edge education and professional growth opportunities for fundraising professionals with a focus on leadership. Pre-Conference workshops will be held on August 28th and 29th. The conference offers something for all skill levels--from those new to the profession to seasoned fundraisers. Reserve your seat today!

Register for the NC Center for Nonprofits' Annual Conference! This year's conference, Power Play: Disruption for Good, will be held September 12-14th at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, Research Triangle Park. It will feature the exciting keynote speaker, Vu Le, Founder and Blogger at NonprofitAF.com and Executive Director of Ranier Valley Corps. Register and view rates here! Hurry, early bird registration ends July 20th!

Get More Grants Webinar Series

Get More Grants, offered in partnership with the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, continues this month. The next two webinars in this six-part series will help you hone your grants research, writing, and relationships. All webinars are 12:00-1:30 p.m. (EST).

Registration is $35 for Center Members and $45 for all others. Want to catch up on the full series? Series registration is discounted: $180 for Center Members and $240 for all others. You'll receive recordings of the first four webinars - Quick-Start Guide to the One-Page Grant Proposal and Making Friends with Funders - and participate live for the upcoming webinars.  Learn more and register.

Mindspark Live Online Business Education Series

Our friends at the Davidson County Community College Small Business Center have partnered with Mindspark Live to offer a series of helpful webinars to local small business and nonprofits. They will occur on the first Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00 pm.

Click here for more information and to register!

The Shepherd's Center of Kernersville, Executive Director

The Shepherd's Center of Kernersville, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking an Executive Director who is responsible for the overall management and direction of the organization in accordance with its vision and mission. An increase in program demands is expected; therefore, they seek a leader who is energized by the goal of expanding services and partnerships. The Director works under the general oversight of the Board of Directors and will supervise a staff of five employees. By building on past success, the Director will build new collaborations and partnerships with major donors, community leaders, and related organizations. The Executive Director works with the Board Leadership to establish goals and oversee the daily management of the nonprofit, and their primary responsibility is to ensure that those who are aging or with disabilities in the Kernersville, Walkertown, and Eastern Forsyth County communities receive vital services and enrichment programs which enable them to remain in place and stay active and connected as long as possible.

For more information, please review the full position description. Candidates should e-mail a resume and salary requirements to [email protected] .

Novant Health Foundation,

Grant Writer Senior

The Novant Health Foundation is seeking a Grant Writer Senior to serve as a member of their team and to assist the Grants Office Director with grant functions (i.e. concept development, writing, editing and stewardship, including some post-award reports). The Senior Grant Writer may also develop and manage other special projects as assigned and will support the Foundation's overall fundraising efforts. Click here for full job description and to apply.

Smart Start of Forsyth County, Coordinator, Advancement and Marketing

Smart Start of Forsyth County is currently seeking a Coordinator of Advancement and Marketing to work with the Executive Director and Board Chair to achieve the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the organization. This position provides essential coordination for advancing the organization through corporate branding and messaging, asset development and reporting; oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of marketing and asset development strategies; provides technical assistance to all internal and sub-contracted programs and community partners in messaging, asset development, and related professional services; works with the Board Chair, Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and team leaders to promote a vibrant culture of philanthropy throughout the organization; and serves as a member of the senior management team. View full job description here. To apply, contact Jackie Lofton, Deputy Executive Director.

Smart Start of Davie County, Program Administrator

Smart Start of Davie County is seeking a Program Administrator to oversee administrative duties for the office, serve as a Board liaison, and oversee administrative functions to support all programs for young children, with special focus on literacy programs for children age birth to five. View full job description here. Submit letter of interest and resume to [email protected].

ABC of NC, Volunteer/Internship Coordinator & Development Associate

ABC of NC, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking a Volunteer/Internship Coordinator and Development Associate who will plan, coordinate, and direct the administration of the volunteer/internship program; assist with marketing and communication efforts; and provide administrative and programmatic support to the development office. View full job description and apply here.

Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Marketing and Membership Coordinator

The Piedmont Environmental Alliance is seeking a part-time Marketing and Membership Coordinator to manage their digital marketing efforts and coordinate their growing membership program. The candidate must be an excellent writer and confident fundraiser, with an understanding of how to motivate people to take action. View full job description here. To apply, submit a detailed cover letter and your resume to [email protected]. Deadline to apply is August 31st. No phone calls please.

Crosby Scholars, Administrative Assistant

Crosby Scholars, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant for their Middle School Program. Duties include assisting with mailings, designing reports and generating lists to support programs and events, data entry, ordering supplies for special programs, preparing certificates and reminders, and coordinating Crosby Scholar Academy and special programs. View full position description here. Please submit a resume to Tara Stokes, Middle School Program Coordinator. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Kaleideum, General Accounting Assistant

Kaleideum, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking a part-time General Accounting Assistant to serve as an integral member of the Finance team and share responsibility for overall departmental goal achievement. This position is primarily responsible for the daily accounts payable receivable processing and works collaboratively with all Museum departments to ensure the accurate and timely processing of transactions. View full job description here and direct all inquiries and a cover letter and resume to Mary Jo Morgan, Director of Finance.

Goodwill Industries of NWNC,

Vice President- Marketing and Communications

Goodwill Industries of NWNC, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking a Vice President- Marketing and Communications to direct or personally perform marketing design, public relations, and event planning to provide a public presence in support of Goodwill's strategic goals. Experience overseeing a corporate-level marketing team of at least 3-4 people is required. To view full job description and to apply, click here.

Funding Opportunities

Belk's Back to School Charity Sale

The Charity Sale is a private, four-hour sale dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations. Participating charities will have the opportunity to raise money for their organizations by selling tickets at $5 each and keeping 100% of ticket proceeds. Ticket holders will receive 20-70% off of Belk purchases storewide, including special savings on rarely discounted brands and also get their $5 back with a coupon that is on the charity day ticket.

The Back to School Charity Sale is set for Saturday, August, 25, 2018 from 6:00-10:00 am at all store locations. Organizations participating in the sale are also eligible to be entered for a chance to win a $1,500 donation from Belk! For more information or to sign up to participate in the Sale at Hanes Mall, contact Sheila Belk.

Applications Requested for 2018 Zach Smith Fund Awards

Mount Airy educators can now apply for teaching awards from the Zach Smith Fund of The Winston-Salem Foundation. The Zach Smith Fund provides grant awards designed to improve the quality of education in Mount Airy, NC and may be given annually to educators and/or administrators employed by the Mount Airy City Schools or local charter schools. Grants will support projects that provide professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators with priority for those that encourage and enrich:

The minimum grant request amount is $250. The deadline for applications is September 20th, 2018 at 5:00 pm. For additional information and to apply online, click here or contact Madelyn McCaully via email or phone (336.725.2382).

Your Quarterly Verified Volunteers Update!

Featuring Recent Blog Posts and Webinars

Rethinking Volunteer Recognition

Their most recent webinar helps you understand how to tailor recognition to different volunteer motivational styles and provides tools so you can build a successful volunteer recognition program. Available to watch on demand by clicking the link above.

Importance of Adverse Action Compliance in Volunteer Screening

As most volunteer organizations know, there are many components involved when conducting volunteer and paid staff background screening. When an organization uses a volunteer’s background information to deny a volunteer role, they must comply with federal and state laws which are meant to protect the applicant from discrimination. The variety of laws/rules can be overwhelming and if regulations are not complied with properly, an organization might have to deal with penalties.

 

Case Study: Big Sister Association of Greater Boston

To ensure a safe environment for girls, the national Big Brothers Big Sisters of America organization updated its screening policy directive in 2016 to have a more layered background check approach. Verified Volunteers was rolled out to Big Sister Boston volunteers early in 2017 to streamline background screening and expedite volunteers through the Big Sister Boston onboarding process.

 

The Top Three Volunteer Screening Trends for 2018

Verified Volunteers recently surveyed clients and non-clients alike — all of whom run volunteer programs – to better understand their background screening needs and processes. The 967 survey responders represented a wide range of organizations including social and human services, education, healthcare, religious and youth development groups. Responders were mostly volunteer managers and program managers and directors whose organizations relied heavily on unpaid volunteers.

Katie Zwetzig, Executive Director of Verified Volunteers and Toby Chalberg, Chief Digital Officer at Points of Light, weighed in with insights from the third annual research study on the state of volunteerism and volunteer screening in America during the Verified Volunteers webinar, “Volunteer Screening 2018: Research Results & Insights.”

 

How to Spot Common Predator Characteristics

Children usually are friendly and trusting of most people and therefore have a difficult time identifying predators. But, adults are not always able to “see” predators either. Predators can be anyone, including a family member, colleague, coach or friend. According to The Pragmatic Parent, “90% of the time a predator is someone with a relationship to the victim and the family. On the outside, they have a great looking life and are well-liked by others. They  strategically target their victims , often installing themselves into a child’s life through family, school, church, sports, and activities.”

 

Tips for Creating a Disaster Preparedness Plan

 

2017 was a year filled with national and man-made disasters around the world. Hurricanes, floods and wildfires struck the U.S. hard this past year, especially during the last three months of the year. Most of these events are unexpected and leave very little time to prepare. Therefore, it is very important to start preparing and have a plan in place for future disasters that involve emergency response, nonprofit assistance and volunteers.