August Is National Wellness Month

Wellness has become a buzzword – and for good reason. So many reports and data point to the burnout and understaffing that’s challenging our sector. As nonprofits get creative to address these challenges, they include steps to support the wellbeing and work-life balance of their teams. Hear, hear!

We’re looking forward to hearing Amber Melanie Smith this October during our conference keynote as she shares her own burnout story and insights on how to recalibrate – personally and organizationally – to stay in this social impact work and support the sector in bringing in new changemakers and sustaining their passion. You're invited! Amber’s keynote is one of many current nonprofit topics we’ll explore during the conference.

Engage & Advocate

Nonprofit advocacy: it’s not as daunting as it seems and something every organization can and should do. In essence, it means talking with people – community members, leaders, and legislators among others – about what you do and why it’s important (and it’s within the legal and ethical realm of 501(c)(3) nonprofits). That extends to talking with and engaging potential voters to understand their civic rights and how their actions have important impacts on our communities.

Here are a few ways – from easy to involved – for nonprofits to support voter education and civic engagement.

• Get details and ask questions live on September 20 about what your nonprofit can and can’t do during elections.
• Keep up with weekly election tips from our Nonprofit Policy Update for easy reshares.
• Participate in National Voter Registration Day on September 17 and get ready-made resources, graphics, event swag, and the opportunity to host day-of activities.

Looking for resources and learning opportunities to get started or better advocate for your mission?

• Our updated FAQs answer common questions NC nonprofits ask about advocating for or against state constitutional amendments and other ballot measures.
• Fellow nonprofits, funders, and associations will discuss how to make nonprofit advocacy actionable – i.e. energize your lobbying efforts and calls to action – on August 22.
• Review studies and tips on September 5 about crafting communication plans for policy issues to resonate with and inspire action among your participants, advocates, and volunteers.

Happy National Nonprofit Day!

Our thanks and appreciation to all of you – nonprofits and nonprofit people – for supporting and enriching our communities. Not only on August 17, but every day of the year!

What better way to celebrate than investing in and nurturing people with passion for your mission and your work. The Nonprofit Management Institute builds skills and leadership for individuals and better capacity and management practices for nonprofits. The 6-week virtual learning cohort meets weekly to cover board governance, program design and evaluation, strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, and human resources. The fall series begins September 10 – learn more and register.

What We're Reading

• There’s cautious optimism in recent fundraising trends 
• New Race to Lead reports show important growth and stagnation in DEI and nonprofit leadership from 2019 to now 
• A quick checklist can help nonprofits prepare post-election communications for different scenarios

Upcoming Training

• Engaging Governance Volunteers through Strategic Planning, August 21
• Making Advocacy Actionable, August 22
• Help! We Need a DEIB Committee! Where Do We Start?, August 27
• Navigator Series (8-session leadership course), August 28
• Consent Is Key: Revolutionize Your Organization's Storytelling, August 28
• Mastering Policy & Advocacy Communications: Tips & Case Studies, September 5
• HR for Nonprofit Management, September 5
• Nonprofit Management Institute (6-session course), September 10-October 15
• Major Donor Strategy Deep Dive, September 11
• Lost in Translation: Bridging the Gap Between Development & Finance, September 17
• (Almost) Everything Your Nonprofit Needs to Know about the 2024 Election, September 20
• Grant Writing Summit, September 24
• Mastering Unemployment, Remote Employee, and HR Compliance, September 25
• Talking to the Elephant: Designing Learning for Behavior Change, September 26
• Conference for NC's Nonprofits, October 22-23
• Bookmark the Nonprofit Calendar for ongoing training and events

Thank You, Supporters!

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