Training

Opportunities

"Empowering Nonprofits: Leveraging AI for Greater Impact," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, Tuesday, December 12, 1 pm to 2pm, FREE! for Center members ($30 for all others)

In today's rapidly advancing digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. Whether you're new to AI or looking to optimize its application, this webinar offers insights into how nonprofits can harness this technology to further your cause, optimize resources, and foster meaningful connections. Presented in partnership with Eugenia & Co, LLC. More details and registration are online.

"Kind Boss: Build Strength in Collaboration," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, Thursday, January 11, 11 am to Noon, FREE-$30! Being a Kind Boss isn’t about playing nice or not hurting feelings. Kindness is “proceeding from benevolence.” Nice is a feeling. Kindness is an action. Learn from stories of leadership gone wrong and tips and inspiration to put kindness into practice. Presented in partnership with BC/DC Ideas. Register today!

Funding

Opportunities

Arts Event Sponsorship Grant Applications Are Now Open! The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County's Arts Event Sponsorship Grant (AESG) supports and promotes arts-focused events and programs that take place within Forsyth County for the community-at-large. Examples of events or programs may include concerts, exhibitions, festivals, parades, performances, celebrations of local artists, ethnic identity, social, or cultural specific traditions with clear arts connections such as music, spoken word, or visual arts and similar activities. The arts must be the central focus of the event or program. Projects must be accessible to the public and show community impact. Your project, program or event proposed must take place during calendar year 2024. If you have received Organizational Support Grant funding from the Arts Council, you DO NOT qualify for the Arts Event Sponsorship Grant.

Specific grant questions can be directed to the Arts Council grants team: Cecile Boynton or Shannon Stokes. Applications are ONLY accepted through their online portal, Submittable. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2023, 11:59 PM!

Don't Forget to Apply to Allegra's FootPRINT Fund! The FootPRINT Fund awards marketing communications and print services from Allegra in Winston Salem, a HandsOn Vendor Partner, to nonprofit organizations to help enhance their image, expand their services, and extend their marketing communications and printing budgets. Services are awarded at a maximum value of $1,000 per organization for the award year, which runs from February 1-December 31. Applicants may receive services in the value of the amount requested or in a lower amount depending on the number of applications in a given year.

Services can include marketing planning, graphic design, printing, signs & and banners, copying, bindery, or automated mailing. Applicants are encouraged to reapply in the following year. Learn more and apply by December 31st!

Other

Opportunities

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to Host Virtual Career Fair on December 13th! Candidates will have the opportunity to chat with principals and hiring managers from across the district. The event will be held on December 13 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on the virtual platform, BRAZEN. Interested candidates may sign up at here.. Please share with your networks!

Are You a HandsOn Supporting Partner Looking for New Board Members? Being invited to participate in our Board Speed Dating events is an exclusive benefit of being a HandsOn Supporting Partner. We'll be organizing quite a few of them in 2024! We send a dedicated email to Supporting Partners with the details of these events and encourage those who are able and interested to apply. These small, intimate, and fun events are a great way to access new potential board and committee members as well as to share the story of your nonprofit with new audiences. They're also a great way to practice your elevator speech and get current board members involved in the recruiting process! Want to make sure you're getting an invitation to participate? Be sure to join or renew as a Supporting Partner ASAP!

Submit an Event to be Featured in HandsOn's Volunteer Connection! We're excited to offer the opportunity for HandsOn Supporting Partners to submit an event to be featured in our quarterly newsletter that is geared and delivered to our volunteer pool. While it still won't include fundraisers, it will provide an opportunity to share your programmatic or volunteer event with a wider audience of thousands across our region. Events can have a low-cost admission fee (not more than $25) and must align with HandsOn's values. More details can be found on the submission form. We hope this helps you spread the word--the next volunteer newsletter is coming out next week!

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth, Director of Finance The Director of Finance at Habitat for Humanity is a hands-on director of all things finance for the organization and provides oversight of human resources, program services and mortgage operations while ensuring best practices and compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory standards. This position oversees the financial health of HHFC by providing information and analysis as a basis for management decisions for the unique business segments: construction, retail and mortgage lending. The Director of Finance and the accounting department are the “information hubs” of HHFC. Personnel interact and coordinate daily with advancement, construction, and family services, as well as taking care of the daily business operations. The Director of Finance is instrumental in helping management guide the affiliate’s expansion of operational decision-making. Salary is $75k/year. To apply, please visit their website.

UNC-Greensboro, Grants Specialist The Grants Specialist is a professional within the Office of Sponsored Programs, whose mission is to support sponsored research activities at UNCG. The Grants Specialist is responsible for providing substantive professional advice on the development of project proposals and pre-award administrative tasks. This position will require a strong understanding of proposal budgets as well as a thorough knowledge of the external funding process. Salary range is $54,856 - $59,888. For more information regarding this position, please visit their website.

Crossnore, Development Officer Crossnore Communities for Children is seeking someone to fill this key position as a member of their External Relations Team. This person is primarily responsible for growing the number of gifts for the organization. This role will be instrumental in stewardship functions, including project management, ongoing donor relations, and events. Salary range $61,500 - $69,500. To learn more about this position, and view their complete list of open opportunities, please visit their website.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro, Major Gifts Officer The Major Gift Officer reports to the Director of Development and Communications and is a trusted and integral partner on the Development team. The major gift officer is fully dedicated to advancing relationships with donors who have the potential to make major gifts ($10,000 or more). Habitat for Humanity's gift program focuses on raising support for special projects, capital needs, unrestricted needs, and other organizational priorities. No salary information was available. For more details, please visit their LinkedIn listing.

United Way of Forsyth County, Chief Development Officer The United Way of Forsyth County is still looking for a new Chief Development Officer, who works directly with the CEO to o increase revenue in a strategic manner. This person leads the development and implementation of integrated fundraising, marketing, event, and volunteer strategies that ensure organizational capacity to deliver on the ambitious goals of their strategic plan. No salary information was provided. To learn more and apply, please visit their website.

Employment

Opportunities

Community Care Center, CEO The Community Care Center, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, provides health services to uninsured individuals in Forsyth, Stokes, and Davie Counties whose household income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Their long-time CEO, Tim Clontz, is retiring at the end of the year, and they are searching for his replacement. In conjunction with the Board of Directors, the CEO obtains the necessary resources to support their mission, by engaging both paid and volunteer providers and staff to effectively provide services to patients of the center. The CEO plays an essential role in communicating with the community and media the importance of these services and the need for financial support and the center’s broader role as part of the health care safety net.  The ideal candidate for the position will be a leader with strategic vision who is an effective problem-solver and relationship builder. They will have significant experience in fiscal and staff management, as well as board engagement. In addition, they will be current in best practices in health care, particularly for uninsured individuals. Experience in and/or knowledge of fundraising is desirable. No salary information was provided. For more details, please review the full position description. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Debbie Marshall, Chair, Search Committee.

The Winston-Salem Foundation, FOUR New Positions! Our friends at the Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, are excited to be looking for FOUR new teammates! The first position is for a new Director of Stewardship. This person is responsible for managing the Foundation's contact communication with, and stewardship of, its current fundholders and donors. This position designs implements, and directs an integrated and comprehensive donor/fundholder stewardship program that appropriately and consistently promotes interaction and connection with and recognition of fundholders/donors at all levels. The salary range starts at $70K.

The second position is a Philanthropic Advisor, who, as a member of the Development and Donor Services department, cultivates and maintains relationships with the Foundation's donors. The philanthropic Advisor develops, facilitates, and markets lifetime gifts from existing and prospective donors. Salary range starts at $85K.

For these two positions, the Foundation is working with People Development Partners and interested candidates should a resume and cover letter via email to them. The application period is rolling, with interviews expected to begin in January 2024.

The third position is for an Executive Coordinator, who is responsible for providing strategic administrative and project management support to optimize the effectiveness of the President, the Winston-Salem Foundation Committee, and the Leadership Team. This position requires the development of a thorough understanding of the Foundation and its priorities, operations, and culture. The salary range starts at $60K. Apply online for this position.

Lastly, they are also looking for a Strategy and Culture Associate, who will provide administrative support for a host of activities including grantmaking, programs and events, project management, planning, and meetings. This position will serve an integral role on the strategy and culture team by providing support for communications, information technology, human resources, culture and racial equity work, and the Foundation's strategic initiatives, which include The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem, Black Philanthropy Initiative, and Youth Grantmakers in Action. The salary range starts at $50K. Apply online for this position.

Forsyth Futures, Data and Research Analyst Forsyth Futures, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for candidates that are skilled in designing and conducting research using quantitative methods, experienced with coding in R, and passionate about transforming systems through meaningful research. Salary range is $55k-$65K. For more about this position and to apply, please visit their listing on Indeed.

Family Services, New Admin Position! Family Services, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a new Human Resources Coordinator, who supports the Agency’s programs by conducting day-to-day HR tasks and activities. They help maintain legal compliance and actively support the desired working culture through the implementation of appropriate HR policies, processes, and procedures and by interacting with internal management and external HR resources. They also perform recruitment activities and conduct the pre-employment and new hire processes in a timely manner, while also being responsible for benefits administration, HRIS, and rewards/recognition programs. They serve as a resource for employee relations issues, including terminations, and are responsible for conducting exit interviews. They are also still are looking for a Campaign Coordinator, who works closely with the President and CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Campaign Chairs, and campaign counsel to help keep the capital campaign on schedule and progressing with a high level of visibility and momentum that engenders a sense of excitement, optimism, and confidence in achieving the campaign goal.  No salary information was provided for either position. In addition, they still have many open positions in their child development and safe relationships divisions. Please visit their website for more details and the current list of available positions. For any questions regarding the application process or general job requirements, please contact Human Resources Specialist, Rene Lucha-Lemus, or call (336)722-8173 and ask for Rene.

Wake Forest University, TWO positions (one new!) at WFDD WFDD, the Triad's public radio station, is looking for two full-time positions. The first is a Listener and Donor Service Coordinator to perform daily donor relations functions in the WFDD Listener and Donors Services Department, including recording and receipting donations, performing database management, and providing donor/listener customer service regarding gifts, programming or station events and initiatives. No salary information was available. F

The second position is for an Underwriting Sales Representative, who collaborates with the Underwriting Sales Manager to design, implement, and present sales strategies targeted to potential corporate business sponsors for programming on WFDD. This person identifies, cultivates, solicits, and services business sponsors in the Triad region for programming aired by WFDD including WFDD local programming and special features, NPR/PRI/APM programs, all station online properties, as well as major station events. They are expected to meet established sales and collections goals. No salary information was provided.

To learn more about both of these positions, please visit their website.

Crosby Scholars, Multiple Positions Crosby Scholars Community Partnership, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking to fill two key positions. They are still seeking a Program Specialist, who will support the Program Coordinator for Grades 6-10 in managing the middle and high school programs to ensure students and families are being served with current and accurate information and are offered the most personalized services. Proven experience working with diverse student populations and bilingual (Spanish) fluent speaking and written translation skills are preferred. Salary range is $30K-$35K. They are also still looking for a part-time Administrative Specialist and Board Liaison who will support the President & CEO, as well as the Development and Marketing team. The ideal candidate must be able to make decisions independently as a confident self-starter, as well as have the ability to balance multiple priorities and tasks with limited supervision. This is a part-time position allowing for a flexible work schedule, though some evening and weekend work may be required. Hiring range is $16/hour.

To apply for either position, please submit a resume to the attention of Jewel Cherry, Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Kaleideum, Digital Dome and Exhibits Manager Kaleideum, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for this core member of a team dedicated to ensuring all visitors have the best possible experience. This position primarily manages scheduling for the Digital Dome; runs weekly Digital Dome shows; is trained on Manager-on-Duty protocols; opens and closes the exhibits; assists with exhibit maintenance; and contributes to exhibit and Digital Dome visitor evaluation. This is a full-time, salaried position, typically working a Tuesday through Saturday schedule. The salary range is $35-$36.5K with benefits. For more details, including a list of other open positions, please review the full position description. To apply, please submit a museum application and resume to Caitlyn Zarzar.

Second Harvest Food Bank, Mobile Pantry Coordinator ​ Second Harvest Food Bank, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is passionate about feeding community, improving lives, and working to make our communities healthy and hunger-free. They are a dedicated and diverse team working together to address hunger and its root causes across an 18-county service area. They offer competitive compensation and benefits, including employee premiums paid for medical, vision and dental, short-term disability and life insurance, a 401-k plan with a company match of 4%, a generous vacation and personal time off allowance and a family-friendly work environment. Their current urgent need is for a Mobile Pantry Coordinator who coordinates and provides oversight of the organization’s Mobile Pantry program, a food distribution program in which perishable and non-perishable food items are delivered to those in need in designated areas; ensures this program is able to efficiently and effectively distribute nutritious food while ensuring food safety and program compliance; and ensures the success of the program to meet the immediate need for food equality throughout our service area. This full-time positions pays $20-$22/hour For the most up to date information on opportunities and how to apply, please visit all of their current job openings at Indeed.com.

Wake Forest University, Office of Civic and Community Engagement, Assistant Director of Community Partnerships WFU's OCCE, a HandsOn Funding Partner, is seeking a new person to fill this key community engagement role that supports the development of strategic community partnerships in the Office of Civic & Community Engagement (OCCE). The AD serves as the primary manager of, and ambassador for, national service programs and post-graduate service opportunities. They manage the recruitment, selection, training, reporting, and operations for both AmeriCorps*VISTA and Public Health AmeriCorps. For more details, and application instructions, please see their LinkedIn listing.