Volume 17, Issue 8| August 2024 | |
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Dear Amy,
As we say goodbye to the last days of summer and get ready to welcome a new season, it is now time for me to say goodbye to my AmeriCorps VISTA service year with HandsOn NWNC. It's hard to believe that it has been a full year since I started on this journey and I have learned and done so much!
Throughout my year of service I have learned about the Winston-Salem community and all the great people who continue to make our community strong. Before my year of service, I did not know much about local nonprofits. By participating in HandsOn NWNC's Nonprofit Essentials classes, my knowledge about nonprofits has grown. The classes have taught me the foundations of how a nonprofit works and how to run one successfully. As I continue my journey in the nonprofit sector, I look forward to putting to use all that I have learned during my time with HandsOn.
Yours in Service,
Victoria
HandsOn NWNC
2023-2024 VISTA Member
Wake Forest University's Office of Civic and Community Engagement
Editor's Note: We will miss having Victoria on our team and hope that she'll find a great new position with one of our local partners! Due to unexpected circumstances, HandsOn will not be hosting a VISTA next year and will be exploring new ways to support our partners and our GetConnected volunteer portal. Stay tuned!
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New Session!
Navigation TOUGH Conversations
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DATE: Thursday, August 15, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
LOCATION: Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness, 114 W. 30th St. (see map)
The toughest thing about tough conversations is that they are tough. They may be hard, but they are necessary and give us and others a chance to learn, improve, and move on. Poorly handling tough conversations —or not handling them at all – creates problems for us at work and in life. In this workshop, participants will:
- Learn foundational skills for navigating tough conversations with skill and grace.
- Discover and practice using the TOUGH model as a guide.
- Understand how to handle deflection or negative reactions which may sometimes occur.
- Be able to apply this information to increase comfort and success with these conversations personally and to guide others in their organizations.
The session is being offered by Leslie Speas of InfluenceHR Consulting, a Human Resources/Talent Development consulting firm based in Winston-Salem (and a HandsOn Consulting Partner.) Leslie has worked with a number of different industries including financial services, manufacturing, technology, retail, healthcare, and nonprofits. She is passionate about helping people meet their God-given potential and helping organizations facilitate a culture of engagement and well-being.
COST: FREE! Water and light refreshments will be available. Coffee can be purchased at Generations Cafe, located just inside the entrance to the building. Contact Kathy Davis for more information.
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Interest Forms Due August 15th
Need New Board Members? Sign up for Board Speed Dating TODAY!
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We still have a few slots available for nonprofits interested in participating in one of our popular Nonprofit Board Speed Dating events! If you are looking for new board members with a diversity of lived experience, we encourage you complete an interest form for this event which will be hosted by a local group of young professionals on Tuesday, August 27 from 4-6 pm! These fun and highly-interactive events connect people in the community who are interested in serving on nonprofit boards with nonprofits seeking qualified board or committee members. Free parking and refreshments provided.
For more details on requirements and next steps, please review the interest form. Selections will be made to ensure a diversity of mission areas, and then on a first-come, first-served basis. Organizations will be informed by EOD Monday, August 19th if selected for this event. Interest forms are due by COB on August 15th! Please contact Casey Capstick with any questions. We look forward to having you join us!
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Projects Due August 26th
Submit A Employee Service Project!
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We are currently in the process of sourcing a variety Winston-Salem based service projects for a medium-sized employee team to take place during the morning of Friday, October 18th.
Project Requirements:
- Project can be completed between 9 am to Noon, Friday, 10/18/24
- Be able to accommodate approximately 25 volunteers, all serving together at the same site, in-person (they can be working on different projects/activities)
- Can be either indoor or outdoor, weather permitting
- Include activity options for a few volunteers with limited mobility
- A small budget for supplies may be available
For more details, please review the project submission form. For any questions or concerns, please contact Casey Capstick.
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Applications Due August 26th!
Project Blueprint Board Leadership Training
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DATE: Consecutive Wednesdays beginning September 18-October 16, 2024
LOCATION: Zoom and TWO in-person sessions at Senior Services (see map)
Project Blueprint is back--in a slightly different format and design for 2024! For decades, nonprofit boards have not reflected the diversity of the communities they serve. The goal of our Project Blueprint Board Leadership Training is designed to prepare people of color to serve effectively on nonprofit boards, thereby increasing board diversity and organizational impact. The program design closely follows the book, Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, published by BoardSource, a nationally recognized organization dedicated to increasing nonprofit board governance. The program also helps match participants to a board or board committee through a nonprofit speed dating event and provides a stipend so that participants can continue to invest in their professional development after graduating from the program.
Designed for applicants who have no prior board experience, Project Blueprint participants will:
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Attend an orientation, four training sessions, and participate in the capstone board speed dating event. The majority of the sessions will be held via Zoom, except for the session on September 25 and the Speed Dating event on October 16, both of which will be held in-person. (View the detailed scheduled and session topics online.)
- Create an action plan that defines their personal professional development goals.
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Receive a professional development stipend of $1,000 to implement the goals/activities identified in their action plan.
Project Blueprint is open to Forsyth County residents who are people of color and interested in serving on a nonprofit board. Participants must agree to the attendance, stipend, and reporting requirements. Current and previous participants of other HandsOn stipended programs are ineligible. Please visit our website for more details and application instructions or contact Kathy Davis for more information about the program. ONLY SIX SLOTS ARE AVAILBALE SO APPLY TODAY!
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2024-2015 Nonprofit Essentials Series Premier!
Governance
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DATE: Thursday, September 19, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness, 114 W. 30th St., Room 209 (see map)
Kicking off our 15th season of Nonprofit Essentials series in 2024-2025 is our Governance class, which provides a practical look at nonprofit governance, including organizational life cycles, legal framework and compliance issues, the role of the board in general oversight and duties, and building an effective board. The class is taught by Barbara Lentz, an innovative advisor, teacher, and attorney who has been active in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector her entire career. Barbara brings real-life experiences and scenarios to her work, advising nonprofits to think creatively and work collaboratively to solve problems. Barbara serves on various nonprofit and social enterprise boards, including the National Advisory Council of the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, and co-founded Forsyth Backpack Program, which partners with public schools and local nonprofits to provide supplemental food to food-insecure children in the community. She is a graduate of Duke University and the University of Michigan Law School.
Nonprofit Essentials is a series of ten courses that, for fifteen years, has strengthened the knowledge and skills of nonprofit board members, staff, and volunteers or those pursuing careers in the nonprofit sector. Offered in partnership since its inception with Wake Forest University’s Office of Civic and Community Engagement, Nonprofit Essentials classes cover a range of topics essential to the governance, management, and operation of nonprofits and are good for those new to the sector, occupying a new position within a nonprofit, or wanting to refine/refresh their skills. Classes are taught primarily by Wake Forest faculty, administrators, and alum. Participants who complete all classes will receive a Certificate of Completion from Wake Forest University, Office of Civic and Community Engagement, and HandsOn NWNC.
Classes are held for a half-day once a month from September to June of the following year and meets in-person at the NEW Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness. You can sign up for the entire series or register for just individual classes. Below are the topics that are included in the series, and their tentative dates. Registration for all classes is now open on our website, and a separate email will be sent in September. Got questions? Please contact Kathy Davis.
Upcoming 2024-2025 Classes:
Strategic Planning
October 17, 1-4 pm
Budgeting and Finance
November 14, 1-4 pm
Human Resources
December 12, 1-4 pm
Working With Leaders in Grassroots Communities
January 16, 1-4 pm
Fund Development
February 20, 1-4 pm
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Advanced Fund Development
February 27, 1-4 pm
Collaboration
March 19, 1-4 pm
Program Evaluation
April 17, 1-4 pm
Advocacy and Communication
May 15, 1-4 pm
Grant Writing
June 12, 1-4 pm
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Advanced Grant Writing
June 25, 1-4 pm
Cost: Individual classses are $50 for Supporting Partners, $60 for all others. Register for all 10 classes and receive one class for free ($450 for Supporting Partners and $550 for all others.)
Not sure if your organization is a Supporting Partner? Please check the list on the Join/Give Now page on our website or call 336-724-2866. If payment is a barrier to your organization's participation in this program, please contact us. While we can't offer these classes entirely for free, we do want to ensure that small, grassroots organizations, especially those led by people of color, can benefit from these sessions.
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2024 Philanthropy in North Carolina conference, August 22, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, $250-$300. AFP of the Triad is excited to host this year's conference in Winston-Salem and to welcome keynote speaker, Suzanne Elise Walsh, the 19th President of Bennett College. With over 24 speakers scheduled, this one-day conference offers innovative and relevant information covering an array of topics to meet the broad needs of their diverse membership. Other exciting conference offerings include a pre-conference training session on August 20-21; networking with colleagues; exclusive viewing of the documentary Uncharitable; opening reception at the new Kaleideum; and an extensive exhibitor area. For more details and to register, please visit the conference website. | |
"(Almost) Everything Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About the 2024 Election," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, September 20, 10 am to 11:30 am, FREE! With the 2024 general election approaching quickly, it is important for your nonprofit to understand what you can and cannot do in an election year. The Center is hosting this free session to answer all (or at least almost all) of your questions about the 2024 election. Register today!
After you register, you can email them with any specific topics you would like covered or questions you would like answered during the webinar.
| "The Groundwater Approach: Building a practical understanding of structual racism," a Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods workshop, Monday, September 30, Winston-Salem Foundation, 9 am to Noon, $75-$100 Join NBN, and the Racial Equity Institute for this three-hour training on the basics of structural racism. Moving away from a focus on personal bigotry and bias, this workshop presents a historical, cultural, and structural analysis of racism. With shared language and a clearer understanding of how institutions and systems are producing unjust and inequitable outcomes, participants should leave the training better equipped to begin to work for change. Register before September 1st to get the discounted $75 rate. More details and registration are online. Questions? Contact Mimi Harding. | "The Art and Science of Creating a Campaign," CapDev's Fall workshop, October 4, Wild Dunes, SC, 9 am to 4 pm, $149 Our friends at CapDev, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, have opened registration for their fall workshop, being held this year on Isle of Palms in SC. The last in their series on the art and science to creating major campaigns, this inspirational campaign planning workshop is led by their expert team. Designed for both staff and board, this one-day workshop will guide you through the elements of building philanthropy and tackling major campaign initiatives. They will share proven and creative approaches to the art and science of creating campaigns, and you will gain tangible takeaways you can use to build your own development and campaign plans. These workshops *always* sell out quickly, so be sure to register today! |
2024 Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits, October 22-23, Research Triangle Park! Save the date to connect and learn with nonprofit colleagues at this year's NC Center for Nonprofits conference. More information about costs and registration will be forthcoming in a future newsletter. In the meantime, consider sharing your knowledge and insights as a session presenter at the event. Check out the selection criteria and timeline on the conference website.
| Funding Available for Forsyth County Nonprofits! The John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation makes grants to nonprofits based in North Carolina, with a focus on those providing programs in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Grants generally are not approved for operational or maintenance-oriented purposes. However, proposals may be considered to help cover operational costs in the initial stages of a program. Primary consideration will be given to projects of a non-recurring nature or short-term duration in the following areas: arts, education, culture, and humanities; health and human services; environment and animals; international/foreign affairs and societal benefit; and religion. Learn more on their website; the next application deadline is September 15. | The Duke Endowment Supports Health Care Initiatives Across the State! The Duke Endowment believes that maintaining health over time is dependent on a person’s ability to lead a healthy lifestyle and access essential health care services. They support reforms that ensure an individual’s basic medical and social needs are met, so they can enjoy the best health possible. Funding Priorities include Access to Care for Vulnerable Populations; Maternal and Infant Health; Mental Health; Oral Health; Population Health; and Workforce Development. For more details, please visit their website. The next round of applications is due December 15th! | Subscribe to Grant Funding Focus from BCBS Foundation of NC! This monthly newsletter is a collaboration with Innovative Funding Partners that enables BCBS of NC Foundation to develop a curated collection of federal, state, and private grant funding opportunities that fall within their current areas of focus. Through this offering, the Foundation hopes 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. If you are interested in receiving Grant Funding Focus on a monthly basis, please don't hesitate to subscribe today!. | |  |
Senior Services, Director of Human Resources Our friends at Senior Services are looking for a person to serve as the sole resource responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, including talent recruitment, onboarding and retention, personnel support, coaching and development, payroll and record keeping, adherence to federal and state regulations as it relates to employment practices and organizational policies, benefits administration, and other core operational HR-related tasks. The position is responsible for staying up to date, advising on, and implementing best practices in the field of Human Resources. As part of the Leadership Team, this position helps drive vision, values, and culture across the agency, while influencing, reviewing, and carrying out organizational goals, strategies, and priorities, and modeling leadership principles within their department and across the agency. Salary starts at $56,140. Please review the position description for more details before applying online. | Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Environmental Education Program Manager (Part-Time) Piedmont Environmental Alliance, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, seeks an experienced part-time Environmental Education Program Manager to update and expand their environmental education programs and events. This is a 20-25 hours/week position, grant-funded for one year, with a salary range of $29K-$32K. There is a possibility to extend the position as funding becomes available. Benefits include paid time off and a flexible work schedule. PEA offers some flexibility on working location, with an expectation that at least half of working hours take place in their Winston-Salem office. Review the full position description, and, if interested, submit your resume and a detailed cover letter. Please reference “PEA Environmental Education Program Manager” in the subject line. The deadline to apply is August 30th and all applications will be reviewed after the deadline. No phone calls, please. | The Durham Crisis Response Center, Executive Director The DCRC, working with the community to end domestic, sexual and family violence and human trafficking, seeks a compassionate leader, committed advocate, and innovative problem solver to serve as its next Executive Director. An experienced professional with a collaborative focus and strong skills leading staff and working with a Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for the overall operations and will represent the organization in the community. Capability Company, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, is supporting them in the search. Learn more and apply! | |
Family Services, Grant Writer Manager Family Services, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for a new Grant Writer Manager to oversee the process and production of all materials related to the grant application process from identifying and qualifying prospects, to writing proposals and reports, to collecting data, budgets, and all relevant documents from a variety of program departments, to submission. The Grant Writer Manager reports to the Director of Development with guidance from the COO and ensures alignment with Family Services’ overall mission, goals, and short and long-term revenue needs.
In addition to the above administrative role, they are seeking numerous people for roles in their child development and safe relationships divisions. Please visit their website for more details and the current list of available positions. No salary information is provided for any of their positions. For any questions regarding the application process or general job requirements, please contact HR Coordinator, Adrienne Enoch at, or call (336)722-8173 and ask for Adrienne.
| Imprints Cares, Director of Development and External Relations Imprints Cares, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is the only education nonprofit in Forsyth County serving families and children from prenatal stages into middle school. The Director of Development and External Relations plays a pivotal role in strategizing, planning, and executing fundraising initiatives to support their mission and objectives. This position involves cultivating relationships with donors, managing fundraising campaigns, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure fundraising efforts align with organizational goals. The Director is responsible for building a cohesive team that cultivates a comprehensive development plan and manages the day-to-day donor stewardship which includes ensuring the success of fundraising efforts aimed at financing significant projects or initiatives. Salary information was not available. To learn more and apply, please visit their website. | Kaleideum, Multiple Positions! Kaleideum, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, has opened their new facility and still has positions to fill! They are still looking for a Digital Dome Specialist, who delivers astronomy and STEM programming in the Digital Dome/Planetarium. They also looking to fill two part-time roles, including a Visitor Services Specialist and a Facilities Specialist, who is responsible for ensuring the highest level of cleanliness and guest satisfaction are maintained throughout the Museum. To learn more and apply for any of their current positions, please visit their website. | Triad Restorative Justice, Director of Operations Triad Restorative Justice, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is growing their team with a new position-- Director of Operations. The person will be responsible for the management, oversight, and evaluation of all the organization’s programs in accordance with their standards. As a member of the senior management team, the Director of Operations participates in strategic planning, budgeting initiatives, problem solving, and human resource management. They work within TRJ's guidelines, policies, and mission, and will be responsible for staff supervision and specific projects as assigned. Strong candidates will have experience in a supervisory position and demonstrate a deep commitment to the mission and values of TRJ, encompassing restorative justice, trauma-informed practices, equity and inclusion. This is a full-time position with benefits, and salary range starting around $62k. Click here for the full job posting and application instructions. | | |
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Get Involved With National Voter Registration Day!
Did you know that National Voter Registration Day is coming up on September 17th? And that your nonprofit has a role to play in making sure that more of our citizens are registered to vote in the upcoming election? National Voter Registration Day is a great opportunity for nonprofits to ensure that their staff, volunteers, and community members are registered to vote. Sign up today and join HandsOn in a nationwide effort to register hundreds of thousands of voters on September 17. The process takes less than five minutes! As an official partner, your nonprofit will receive free voter registration resources--including posters and stickers-- and access to other opportunities to support your nonpartisan voter registration efforts and promotion.
Our friends at NC Counts are also tracking statewide partner participation in the Day. They are asking nonprofits that are participating to please take a brief survey or email their Director of Civic Engagement, Kyle Brazile, with your plans or questions.
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NEWS FROM AROUND OUR NETWORK! | | |
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Andrea Kurtz Announced as New ED of Riverwood!
Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center recently announced that they have hired Andrea Kurtz as their new Executive Director! HandsOn NWNC has worked extensively with Andrea when she was with the United Way of Forsyth County and most recently with Wake Forest University's Office of Civic and Community Engagement, a HandsOn Funding Partner. Riverwood notes that Andrea brings with her more than 17 years of nonprofit experience to the role, along with her understanding of the power of equine therapy in building strength, confidence, and motor coordination within in her own child. We wish Andrea the best of luck and look forward to working with her in this new role!
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HandsOn NWNC Extends Volunteer Engagement Support to Guilford County!
Earlier this month, the Board of Directors of fellow Points of Light Global Network member, The Volunteer Center of the Triad, announced their intention to wind down their operations over the course of the year. This brings to a close a more than 60 year history of successfully engaging volunteers and supporting nonprofits in Guilford County and surrounding communities to our east.
HandsOn has been honored to work with their board leadership and other Guilford County stakeholders, including the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium, to extend volunteer and corporate engagement services to nonprofit parters and volunteers previously served by The Volunteer Center. Recently, Amy and Kelvis Johnson, The Volunteer Center's board chair, were interviewed by Fox8 about this transition of services, and the opportunity to reimagine what volunteer engagement might look like in Guilford County in the future. You can read the full press release release here. We'll be sharing more details with our wider network later this fall.
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