Training

Opportunities

“Beyond Burnout: Supporting Executive Directors for the Long Haul,” a BoardSync webinar, Wednesday, June 10, 3 pm, FREE! This timely conversation will explore the pressures nonprofit executive directors are facing and how boards, funders, and partners can better support nonprofit leaders for the long haul. BoardSync co-founder Dr. Mary Ann Wolf will facilitate a timely panel conversation with three leaders who bring different vantage points on what sustains executive directors through pressure and change: Amy Shuman, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and former Executive Director who coaches leaders through difficult transitions; Ricky Hurtado, a Program Officer at the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, former NC legislator, and co-founder of LatinxEd; and Lisa Lowe-Hall, a seasoned nonprofit and healthcare executive specializing in interim leadership and crisis consulting. Together, they will explore what executive director burnout looks like, why it matters for the health and sustainability of nonprofit organizations, and how boards, funders, and partners can move from concern to meaningful support. Register today!

“The Role of Ethics in Volunteer Engagement,” webinar presented by CCVA and Better Impact, June 11, 7 pm to 8 pm, FREE! Ethical dilemmas are a part of everyday work in volunteer engagement—but they’re rarely addressed directly. This session explores how to navigate complex situations with clarity, confidence, and a strong ethical foundation. In this LIVE webinar, you will learn to understand the difference between personal, organizational, and professional ethics; explore the core values and principles from the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration; and learn a practical framework for ethical decision-making you can apply in any situation. Register today!

Join HandsOn at NC Civic Health Summit 2026, June 29 at Elon University! North Carolinians will come together for the second year in a row to learn, explore, and discuss ways to strengthen civic life in North Carolina. Sessions will highlight best practices, tools, and models to ensure residents are better informed, connected, engaged, and empowered to shape the future of our state. The day will include creativity, conversations, connection, and civic joy as North Carolinians continue to co-create and develop the Civic Health NC initiative. Registration is FREE, but space is limited to the first 200 registrants!

Save the date for the NC Center for Nonprofits’ 2026 Conference! It’s been almost 10 years since they hosted their conference in the Charlotte region, so they are looking forward to coming back together at the Embassy Suites in Concord from OCTOBER 20-21, 2026. They’ll be partnering with Explore Cabarrus to add some local flavor. Save the date to join the HandsOn team there!

Funding

Opportunities

Winston-Salem Foundation Expands Focus Areas to Include Expanding Housing Access and Civic Engagement! Our friends at The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, announced last month that they are expanding their Funding Priorities to advance economic mobility in Forsyth County. The Foundation has added Expanding Access to Housing and Fostering Civic Engagement & Inclusion to its existing priorities of Advancing Equity in Education and Building an Inclusive Economy. These Funding Priorities serve as guideposts for how the Foundation funds community solutions, convenes partners, and advocates for long-term change. Access to Housing Grants focus on organizations that preserve and expand affordable housing opportunities in Forsyth County. Civic Engagement & Inclusion Grants focus on organizations that bridge divides to foster community connections, shared understanding, and trust, and also strengthen resident leadership and build networks for collective action. Grant opportunities specific to Housing and Civic Engagement & Inclusion opened at the beginning of the month; they've extended the application deadline to June 12th. Learn more on their website.

Funding Available to Increase Economic Security and Mobility for Women & Girls in Forsyth County! The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem makes annual grants of up to $20,000 for organizations building economic security for women and girls in Forsyth County. They recognize that economic security can be built through a continuum of activities, ranging from work that supports individuals currently facing systemic barriers to work that aims at removing those barriers entirely. They believe that women and girls thrive economically when they are treated with dignity, have access to resources to meet their basic needs, and receive support for economic growth.

Before applying, we'd advise you to read their newly-released Through a Gender Lens 2026: The Economic Security of Women and Girls in Forsyth County. For the first time, this report was shaped through a community-based participatory research process—centering the voices of women with lived experience. Together, they helped define what thriving looks like, identified what matters most, and shared insights that data alone cannot capture. This report offers a deeper, more grounded understanding of the challenges, and opportunities, facing women and girls in our community. We invite you to read, reflect, and consider how we can move this work forward together.

Learn more and apply by June 15!

Bank of America Foundation's Next Funding Cycle Opens Next Month! The Foundation has two grant cycles per year; the next opens on May 18th and closes on June 29th and has a focus on stable housing and empowering communities. For more information, please check out their FAQ. Their entire application process is managed online through Cybergrants. You can also send questions via email or call 800-218-9946.

Grants for Youth-Led Service Projects Tied to the 9/11 Day of Service Now Available! Youth Service America’s We Serve to Remember 9/11 Day of Service Grants are for organizations, schools, and youth changemakers ages 5-25 to lead service projects between September 4-September 18. Programming efforts should honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and those who rose in service in response to that tragedy. Grants are $1,000 each, and each project is required to engage at least 100 youth as volunteers in planning and implementing the service activities. Reflecting on the spirit of togetherness that brought people together in the days, weeks, and months after 9/11, YSA is especially looking for ideas that bring together all members of the community. Learn more and apply by June 30!

Small Grants Available to Support Greater High Point Nonprofits! The Foundation for a Healthy High Point offers a year-round small grants program that provides funding up to $10,000 to help organizations with capacity building, program launch, technical assistance, and community building efforts. Whether you are piloting a new initiative or engaging new staff, strategic planning or diving into your data – this is a great way for you to ensure that you have what you need to accomplish those goals. For more information, please visit their website.

April Issue of BSBC of NC Foundation's Grant Funding Focus Has Arrived! Grant Funding Focus is a collaboration between the BSBC of NC Foundation, Inclusive Data and Living Better Life. The downloadable PDF is curated collection of federal, state, and private grant funding opportunities that fall within the BCBS Foundation’s current areas of focus. Through this offering, they hope to enhance the capacity of the nonprofit sector to access resources and, with that, the opportunity to increase their impact on the health and well-being of communities across North Carolina. Explore the most recent edition and we encourage you to subscribe so that you get this offering directly into your own inbox!

Other

Opportunities

Nominations for the Triad's National Philanthropy Day are Now Open! Every day across the Triad, there are people showing up—giving generously, leading boldly, and making things better for all of us. National Philanthropy Day is our collective moment to recognize them. Nominations for AFP Triad’s 2026 awards are open now through June 30, and they’re asking for you to share these stories of engagement. From dedicated volunteers and visionary donors to nonprofit professionals and emerging leaders, this is about celebrating the full force of generosity in our community. You know someone who deserves this recognition. Don’t let their impact go unnoticed!

Volunteer Management Professionals Can Apply for a Scholarship to Take the CVA Exam for FREE! Better Impact created the Tony Goodrow Scholarship to remove the financial barrier for volunteer engagement leaders pursuing their Certified Volunteer Administrator certification for the first time. The scholarship includes full coverage of the CVA exam registration fee ($400); is open to all volunteer managers--your organization doesn't have to be a Better Impact client; but you must be taking the CVA exam for the first time. Up to 10 awards are given per cycle. Learn more and apply today. But don’t wait--applications close June 30th!

Employment

Opportunities

Love Out Loud, Data and Partnership Coordinator Love Out Loud, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is growing, and they're looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Data & Partnership Coordinator to join their team! This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong community relationships, organizing data and systems, and supporting mission-driven work that creates meaningful impact. This person will help manage partnerships, track program and community data, support outreach efforts, and assist with strengthening the organization’s overall operations and impact reporting. Salary range is $50K-$60K. For more details, and to apply, please visit their website.

Musical Empowerment, Executive Director At Musical Empowerment, they believe in the power of music to transform lives, build confidence, and create community. For over 24 years of providing free, student-led music mentorship programs, they provide equitable access to music education for youth who would not otherwise have the opportunity. The Executive Director will play a critical role in advancing Musical Empowerment’s mission by leading strategy, operations, and fundraising efforts. This individual will guide the organization through its next phase of growth, ensuring long-term sustainability while expanding access to high-quality music programming for youth across our communities. Please visit their website for more information and to apply. Capability Company, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, is assisting in the search.

Alamance County Community YMCA, President/CEO Following the tenure of a long-standing and respected leader, the Alamance County Community YMCA is entering a pivotal moment. It is exceptionally well-positioned for its next CEO to build on a strong foundation while leading the organization into its next era of growth, innovation, and expanded community impact. This is a rare opportunity to lead a trusted community institution ready to think bigger, reach further, and serve more people in more meaningful ways. The Chief Executive Officer serves as the strategic and operational leader of the YMCA, responsible for advancing its mission through visionary leadership, community engagement, and organizational excellence. The CEO will drive sustainable growth, foster a culture of innovation, strengthen relationships across the community, and identify new opportunities that position the YMCA as a leading force for positive change in Alamance County. Salary range is $110K to $125K annually. Must live in Alamance; for more details, please review their LinkedIn listing. Resumes accepted through June 12!

American Red Cross, Senior Community Disaster Program Manager As a Senior Community Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross based in Greensboro, you will guide, lead, and support teams of employees and trained volunteers to deliver comfort and care in times of disaster. Primary responsibilities include building, sustaining, and energizing the employee and volunteer workforce to create and maintain a foundation of continuous and robust engagement using established processes and collaborating with volunteer services staff. You will work with volunteers to ensure that the communities you serve are ready to respond to disasters. No salary information was available; see their LinkedIn listing for more details.

SpayKind, Executive Director SpayKind is entering an exciting period of growth and expansion. They are seeking an Executive Director to lead their talented and dedicated team through the next stage of development, advancing their mission to reduce pet overpopulation by providing affordable spay-neuter services through a voucher program and a spay-neuter clinic, and strengthening their overall impact. The Executive Director is responsible for the achievement of the organization’s mission, goals, and financial objectives. The Executive Director works closely with the board of directors, staff, and volunteers leading them in the development of plans and policies to accomplish our mission. No salary information was provided. For more details, and application instructions, please visit their LinkedIn listing.    

YMCA of NWNC, President and CEO The YMCA of NWNC, based in Winston-Salem, is poised for its next great chapter. The incoming President & CEO will join a senior leadership team of deeply experienced professionals, a Board of Directors that is actively engaged and strategically aligned, and a community that still believes — profoundly — in what the Y represents. The next leader will be expected to deepen those commitments: to grow programs, strengthen philanthropic capacity, invest in people, build enduring community relationships, and position this Y as the region's most indispensable nonprofit partner. They will hold responsibility for translating vision into results — across every branch, every program, and every constituency the Y serves. Their ideal candidate is not simply a skilled executive, but also someone whose values are visible, whose leadership is embodied rather than performed, and whose presence elevates every room they enter. Salary range is $275,000-325,000. For more details, please see their LinkedIn listing.

Crossnore Communities for Children, Multiple Positions! Crossnore Communities for Children, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking to fill multiple positions at its Winston-Salem campus. The first is a Program Support Administrator, which serves as a critical operational partner to the Chief Program Officer and the Program Leadership Team. This is a high-level administrative and operational support role - not a direct service or teaching position. The work happens behind the scenes, ensuring leaders are prepared, priorities move forward, and communication flows effectively across the organization. Salary range is $50-$58K, with full benefits.

Their Director of Adoptions plays a vital role in helping children find permanent, loving families. This position leads a dedicated team that supports children on their path to belonging, guides adoptive families through every step of the process, and ensures the highest standards of ethical and trauma-informed practice. The Director of Adoptions will bring steady leadership, emotional intelligence, and vision to a team deeply committed to helping children heal and thrive. Please review the full position description for required qualifications. Salary range is $68,500-$78,500 with full benefits.

If you are a hands-on problem solver with a passion for fixing, building, and maintaining, then they need you, too! They are also looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician I or II to ensure their facilities are safe, functional, and welcoming for children, families, and staff. In this role, your skills and dedication will directly contribute to their mission of providing a safe sanctuary of hope and healing for children and families. Pay range is $19.50 - $22.20/hr with full benefits.

Lastly, they are still looking for a Ropes Course Facilitator. This position supports group programming on their low and high ropes elements (up to 40 feet). You will be responsible for guiding participants through safety procedures, team-building initiatives, and experiential learning activities that foster growth, connection, and resilience. This is a hands-on, physical role ideal for adventure educators, outdoor facilitators, and those passionate about helping others grow through challenge and collaboration. Pay rate is $17.50/hr.

For more details on all of their current openings, please visit their website.

NC Early Childhood Foundation, Family Forward NC Statewide Strategist The North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) is seeking a Family Forward NC® Statewide Strategist to lead its Family Forward NC® initiative. NCECF, established in 2013, is committed to building a strong foundation for every child in NC of lifelong health, education, and well-being, supported by a comprehensive, equitable prenatal-to-age-eight system. Through their initiatives, policy research, and communications, they promote understanding and spearhead collaboration at the local, state, public, and private level to advance policies that set children and families on a path to success. The Family Forward NC® initiative improves children’s health and well-being by supporting the development of family-friendly workplace policies in North Carolina’s businesses, which in turn improves recruitment and retention. The Family Forward NC® Statewide Strategist role will inherit a legacy of success and be tasked with leading and growing the initiative, including its Family Forward NC® Employer Certification program, through new and existing strategies, outreach and engagement, and collaborative partnerships. This is a full-time, North Carolina-based position with most work completed remotely. The Strategist must have the ability to frequently travel for in-person meetings with partners in the Triangle and major metro areas across NC. Salary range is $75K – $80K. Please view the full position description for more details. The have engaged Capability Company, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, to assist in the search.

American Heart Association, Communications Marketing Director (Gso) The American Heart Association has an opening for a Communications Marketing Director, a position that will focus on developing and implementing communications and marketing plans that promote the American Heart Association’s strategic priorities, events, and cause initiatives throughout Greensboro. No salary information was provided. For more details, please visit their LinkedIn listing.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Assistant Director of Development - Philanthropy, Comprehensive Cancer Center This person serves as the philanthropic leader for the Comprehensive Cancer Center, raising funds that support education, research, patient aid, and clinical care. They will develop and provide strategic oversight of a philanthropic plan for the Center, which includes securing support through major and leadership gifts; leading faculty engagement initiatives; building a successful grateful patient program; developing and communicating philanthropic priorities; and managing an external Advisory Group. Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, they maintain a close working relationship with other philanthropic leadership as well as faculty across departments engaged with the treatment and research of cancer. No salary information was provided. For more details, please visit their LinkedIn listing.

United Way of Davidson County, Director of Growth and Giving The Director of Growth & Giving at the UW of Davidson County is responsible for organizing and managing the Annual United Way Campaign, including recruitment of campaign volunteers, making presentations across the county, promoting new and continuous business involvement, and coordination and creation of all marketing materials. The Director of Growth & Giving is a key staff member and must be able to work as part of the UW team with a high level of accuracy. Please visit the UW’s website to review the details. If you’re interested in applying, please email your resume to them.