Training

Opportunities

Learn More About Personality Disorders in Adults with The Shepherd's Center of Kernersville, March 11, Noon to 2 pm, FREE! Personality disorders are associated with a range of negative outcomes in physical and emotional health and interpersonal functioning amongst team members and clients. This presentation reviews common personality disorders (paranoid, narcissistic, dependent, antisocial), as well as symptoms, behaviors, and treatment options. Pre-registration is required by calling the Shepherd's Center of Kernersville, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, at 336-996-6696 or emailing Claire Winfrey by March 7th!

"Capture the Next Generation of Big Donors: Building Relationships with Companies that Pay Off," a NC Center for Nonprofits webinar, Tuesday, March 11th, 10 am to 11 am, FREE for members; $30 for all others. With smaller donations on the decline and the baby boomers aging - where will you find the next generation of big donors? Spend an hour with Holly Ivel of The Blackbaud Giving Fund to find out why Workplace Giving and Volunteer Programs are the key. This session will show you ways to find your current workplace giving donors or how to find a company's key contacts. Register online.

Join Smart Start of Forsyth County for an Educational Policy Community Conversation on March 20th, 11 am to 1 pm, FREE! Gather with Smart Start of Forsyth County for an important dialogue on education policy featuring leadership from the North Carolina Partnership for Children and key members of the Forsyth County Legislative Delegation. This engaging luncheon will bring together community leaders and stakeholders to discuss crucial educational initiatives affecting our region. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with policymakers and education experts shaping the future of early childhood education in our community. Register online for more details.

"Charting the Course to Campaign," a new CapDev workshop series based on their Compass Report, March 20th, 9 am to 4 pm, Raleigh, $159. The first in this new series, this inspirational campaign planning workshop is facilitated by the expert team at CapDev, a HandsOn Consulting Partner. Designed for both staff and board, this one-day workshop guides you through key elements of building philanthropy and tackling major campaign initiatives. They will share proven and creative approaches to navigating campaigns, and you will gain tangible takeaways for crafting your own campaign. Join them for a full day of campaign planning insights, resources, and tools to equip you for successful campaigns on site of one of their most recent campaign successes: the Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh. Seating is very limited and their is a max of two people per organization. This workshop always sells out in days so we strongly recommend registering ASAP!

"Hands-On Analytics Clinic: Transform Your Nonprofit or Government Agency with Data," March 21st, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, FREE! Building on the success of working with members of HandsOn's network at its last clinic, the Wake Forest School of Business Center for Analytics is inviting 6 nonprofits to join a results-driven data clinic where you will hear from faculty on the power of analytics and work with graduate students in breakout groups to answer your questions and work with your data. Bring your data challenges and leave with a customized analytics roadmap, initial progress on a implementing solution, and practical skills to continue your data journey. Please email for more details or with any questions. Register today!

Attend the Winston-Salem Foundation's Community Meeting and Preceding Webinar on Economic Mobility! The Winston-Salem Foundation’s 2025 Community Meeting will take place on Monday, May 12 at the Benton Convention Center and will feature noted author and researcher Raj Chetty, Ph.D. as keynote speaker. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with drinks and refreshments followed by the keynote address at 6 p.m. "Dr. Chetty coauthored the locally well-known 2014 study on economic mobility across the U.S. that named Forsyth County one of the most difficult places for children born in low-income households to rise to another income level,” the foundation’s President LaTida Smith said. “Ten years later, he is joining us to share updated data and insights on the drivers of economic mobility and the roles communities play in creating better outcomes for children and families." Individual tickets to the Community Meeting on May 12 are $25 and registrations will be accepted through April 30th.

Leading up to the May 12 Community Meeting, a webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 26, from noon to 1 p.m. to further discuss factors that affect economic mobility in Forsyth County. The webinar will feature Craig Richardson (Center for the Study of Economic Mobility), Vivian Pérez Chandler (Asset Building Coalition), Phyllis Caldwell (Financial Pathways of the Piedmont), and Shemeka Shufford (Novant Health). Registration for the webinar is available on their website.

Join the NC Center for Nonprofits' Next Nonprofit Management Institute Online, April 15-May 20,

$400 for Center members, $600 for all others! Enhance your leadership and management skills as part of the spring cohort of the Nonprofit Management Institute. Meet online for three hours per week over six weeks with fellow nonprofit executives, managers, and board leaders to learn from expert facilitators and each other on best practices and better strategies for board governance, program design and evaluation, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and human resources. You'll graduate with a Nonprofit Management Institute Certificate. For more details, and to register, visit their website.

Funding

Opportunities

Current Funding Opportunities from The Winston-Salem Foundation! Our friends at The Winston-Salem Foundation, a HandsOn Funding Partner, have three different grant opportunities currently open: Capacity-Building Grants for activities and projects that will enhance nonprofit internal operations. Online application deadline is March 17th! Small Grants for organizations with annual incomes of $150,000 or less. Online application is due March 31st! Elkin Tri-County Grants for organizations serving the Tri-Counties area of Elkin, NC. Applications are due April 1st.

Note: all of the rest of their 2025 grant opportunities and deadlines are now posted on their website. If your organization serves animals, please note that they've added a new Animal Welfare Grants process that opens July 31st!

Other

Opportunities

Learn More About the NC Center for Nonprofits' Association Health Plan!

Through a new partnership with Marsh McLennan Agency and Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC, nonprofits have the opportunity to join the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits' Association Health Plan (AHP) with options to offer health insurance at competitive group rates, among other benefits, to your employees. Join them for a free, online information session on March 7th from 11 am to Noon to learn more and and ask questions. Register today on their website

Become a Part of Winston Salem's Health Disparities Collaborative! Start by planning to join them for their next meeting on Thursday, March 23th at 10:30 am at the Georgia Taylor Center. The session will feature the Angelic Warrior Foundation, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, and their work fighting colon cancer and supporting patients. To receive future notifications and to join the HDC listserv, reach out to our friends at Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods.

Nominate a Community Leader for Leadership Winston-Salem! Nominations for LWS's Flagship Class of 2026 are now open! LWS, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is looking for nominations of outstanding individuals who embody the qualities of leadership, community service, and excellence that define the Flagship Class. As a nominator, you have the opportunity to recommend up to five individuals per submission whom you believe would be exceptional candidates for this prestigious program. Potential candidates can visit their website to learn more about the organization and the program, or attend an upcoming information session (Mar. 20, April 2, April 16, May 14, May 28.) The nomination form is online; if you have any questions about the nominating process, please email April Garner Davis. 

Listen4Good's July Cohort is Now Open! Registration is now open for Listen4Good's upcoming feedback programs beginning in July – act by June 1st! Join their next cohort and begin developing new skills and systems for high-quality feedback practices. By participating, you’ll become part of a vibrant community of over 1,300 Listen4Good organizations committed to this work. To learn more, register for one of their upcoming free informational webinars. 

Even More Employment

Opportunities!

NC Counts Coalition, Development Specialist Our friends at NC Counts Coalition, of which HandsOn is a member, is looking for a Development Specialist who will work closely with their communications and leadership team in the areas of fundraising, public relations, and donor management to create and operationalize a development strategy. They are looking for a strategic and creative development professional to help them translate their recently developed strategic framework into measurable goals, objectives, and outcomes. The Development Specialist will provide leadership and vision for outreach activities, leverage fundraising skills, and foster relationships with donors. Salary range is $65,000 - $85,000 based on experience. View the position description for more details.

Employment

Opportunities

Dementia Alliance of NC, Executive Director Dementia Alliance of North Carolina in Raleigh works to improve the lives of all North Carolinians impacted by dementia, engaging and empowering them through support, education, and research. They provide personal, individualized support to thousands of families from across the state through an intentional model of support--one caregiver, one individual and one interaction at a time. Their programs offer CARE – Comfort, Assistance, Resources and Education to individuals and families living with dementia. As they embark on a search for their next Executive Director, they're looking for a leader who embodies their mission and values, bringing expertise, passion, and a strategic mindset to everything they do. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary professional to champion the mission of the organization and expand its impact across the state. The Executive Director will guide the organization in improving the lives of those impacted by dementia through innovative programs, strategic leadership, and meaningful partnerships. They have partnered with Capability Company, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, for the search; for more information and how to apply, see the full position profile on their website.

Family Services, President and CEO Family Services (Winston-Salem, NC), a HandsOn Supporting Partner, has been working to solve our community’s complex social problems for more than 100 years. We are currently seeking a compassionate leader, committed advocate, and innovative problem solver to serve as President & CEO, responsible for implementing the strategic direction of the agency and developing appropriate goals and objectives to ensure organizational excellence. The President & CEO oversees the efforts to maintain the quality and growth of programs and services, as well as the operational/fiscal integrity of the organization. This leader functions as the agency representative to funders, civic leaders and groups, and other agencies and community partners. Salary range is $170,000 at this time. Capability Company, a HandsOn Consulting Partner, is supporting them in the search. For more information and how to apply, see the full position profile.

Samaritan Ministries, Addiction Counselor for Project Cornerstone Samaritan Ministries, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, has a mission to provide food, shelter and hope through Christian love. Project Cornerstone is a transitional housing program for men experiencing homelessness and addiction. The addiction counselor has overall responsibility for the program and provides group and individual counseling sessions centered around addiction education, recovery and life skills. In addition, the counselor conducts assessments, provides referrals, plans group activities, provides crisis intervention and tracks guest progress. Minimum 3-5 years experience providing counseling in a crisis environment using trauma-informed models is required. Preference will be given to candidates with Substance Use & Addiction Specialist (SUAS) track in MSW program, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) or Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). Lived experience with addiction and/or homelessness is a plus. Salary range is $60,000 – 70,000. For more information, please visit their website.

Shepherd's Center of Kernersville, Senior Center Program Coordinator The Shepherd's Center of Kernersville, a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is seeking a passionate individual to join our team as a Senior Center Program Coordinator! They're excited to find someone dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by creating engaging programming; managing daily operations; assisting with outreach & marketing; and building community partnerships.

If you are a people-person who enjoys working with older adults, is organized, adaptable, and full of positive energy, and a creative thinker who can bring fresh ideas to activities and programs, this might be the role for you! Salary range is $31,200-$37,440. You can find the full position description on their website; to apply email a cover letter and resume.

American Red Cross, Executive Director Piedmont Triad Region This Executive Director position for our local chapter of the American Red Cross is an external-facing, community relations position, that involves very little operational responsibility. They are responsible for supporting region-led mission capacity building, informing the regional leadership team of community needs and perceptions, and strengthening relationships across all elements of the community by communicating about programs, capabilities, and opportunities for community involvement. Reporting to the Regional Chief Executive Officer, the position serves as the primary liaison to the community, supported by volunteer leaders and the Chapter Board. This position works alongside the volunteers and employees assigned to deliver mission fulfillment in the Region and Chapter and is a member of the Region Leadership Team. No salary information was available. For more details, please visit their LinkedIn listing.

Cone Health Foundation, Finance and Grant Manager This role within the Cone Health Foundation in Greensboro plays a pivotal part in overseeing the Foundation’s financial and operational functions, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, investment management, and grant disbursement and tracking. This position is responsible for managing all administrative aspects of the grants process while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Foundation’s financial activities. Additionalxly, the Finance & Grants Manager collaborates with the Investment Committee to support the oversight and optimization of the Foundation’s investment portfolio. 

 Salary begins in the $74K range, commensurate with experience, plus a generous benefits and vacation package. To ensure a fair and equitable process, all applications must be submitted through the Armstrong McGuire portal; they will handle all communications with applicants.

High Point Arts Council, Executive Director The High Point Arts Council is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to champion its mission to keep arts alive, accessible, and advance the arts in our community. As the community cheerleader for the arts, the Executive Director will serve as the organization’s chief administrator and collaborator. If you can: manage strategy, administration, programing, facilities, fundraising, and grants; build relationships and secure resources; lead with an entrepreneurial spirit with high standards for yourself and your team; and bring a passion for making the arts accessible to the community, then this might be the opportunity for you! Salary range is $85K-$95K with generous benefits. For more details, visit their LinkedIn listing.

United Way of Forsyth County, TWO Positions! The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) leads the strategic vision for United Way of Forsyth County’s marketing and communications efforts, shaping how they engage with the community, amplify their brand, and tell the story of their impact. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CMO collaborates across departments and with external partners to develop marketing initiatives that inspire action - whether through volunteering, attending events, or contributing financially. This role requires a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can translate complex community challenges into compelling narratives, and is passionate about mobilizing stakeholders to drive change. The CMO works onsite and manages the Marketing and Community Engagement team, and interns as needed. Some evening and weekend work is required. Salary range is $100,000-$110,000 and includes a competitive benefits package. Go online for more details and to apply.

They are also still looking for a Director of Major Gifts who is responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of their Individual Giving Program. Responsible for a portfolio of major donors ($10,000+) and planned gifts. The Director will be donor-centered, data-driven, innovative, and results oriented to meet fundraising goals and targets that lead to sustainable growth. Salary range is $55K-$80K, with a full health benefit package, with 12 paid holidays, wellness days, PTO, 401K match and a defined contribution plan. To view the full position description, and to apply, please visit their website.

YMCA of NWNC, Executive Director, Stokes Family YMCA Located in King, the Executive Director of the Stokes Family YMCA serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the branch and Association. They ensure a high-quality experience for members and program participants, including that programs and staff are effectively scheduled. They are expected to exercise sound fiscal management, in addition to four core responsibilities: leading the Annual Impact Fund, as well as any capital campaign that arises and working with the Senior Director of Major Gifts to grow the branch’s endowment; coordinating the development of the branch's board of advisors and committees and providing leadership over their meetings; ensuring the highest quality of member/program participant satisfaction by continuously observing program and member service areas, including identifying and resolving issues in collaboration with branch leaders; and developing relationships with community leaders and representing the YMCA at community events. No salary information was available. For more details, please visit their LinkedIn listing.

Piedmont Triad Regional Council, Multiple Positions! At the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), they work to implement creative regional solutions to improve the lives of the community. Located just off I-40 in Kernersville, the organization has seven core departments; Area Agency on Aging, Criminal Justice, Economic Development, Community Development Services, Management Services, Regional Planning, and Workforce Development. They currently have multiple open positions.

They are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as an Office Assistant for Community Development on a temporary, part-time basis, performing general office support duties and clerical support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately inputting and updating data into their systems, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring timely and efficient data management. Salary is $15.12/hr for no more than 24 hours per week and not to exceed 1,000 hours annually.

The same department is also looking for someone with exceptional administrative and communication skills to serve in Community Development Program Intake. They will play a crucial role in assessing client needs, coordinating services, and ensuring a smooth intake process. This position requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Providing technical assistance and maintaining databases for program participants is an aspect of work. Problem solving while managing intake applications and providing information in a diplomatic manner is a priority for the person in this position. Salary is $38,043.20, including excellent benefits.

If you are passionate about serving the public and desire to grow and expand your skillset, the PTRC could be an excellent fit for you!