Bringing EDI to Nonprofit Management

Insightful practices like inviting diverse perspectives to our boards, reexamining our workplace cultures for inclusivity, diversifying fundraising strategies, and centering equity in collaborations are just some of the key takeaways from our most recent series of EDI Roundtables for Nonprofit Executives. The experience of meeting nonprofit leaders from diverse locations and missions, and discussions that explore different aspects of our management practices through an EDI lens continue to support us all in our EDI journeys.

Supporting Volunteers

Volunteers support the livelihood of many of our nonprofits. While April is a month to really shine a light on these volunteers – with a specific day (April 20) dedicated to recognizing volunteers, a full week (April 21-27) to honor their volunteer service, and the full month to appreciate their contributions – it’s also an opportunity to reflect on, adapt, and enhance practices to recruit and retain volunteers.

Here’s an interesting perspective on recruiting volunteers, namely how to appeal to a younger generation of volunteers and highlight the feel-good factors of service. Although this advice is written for board service, it can easily translate into inviting volunteers for other programs, activities, and events.

Here are valuable practices and actionable tips to protect and guide your relationship and engagement with volunteers.

Talking Policy

We’re halfway through our series of Nonprofit Policy Conversations and appreciate the honest conversations and insights participants are bringing. It not only helps us to adapt our advocacy efforts on behalf of North Carolina nonprofits but also to understand what your nonprofits need to best support your efforts to advocate legally and effectively. Our mission advocacy tools are an ongoing work in progress to provide videos, articles, summaries, guides, and more on every aspect of nonprofit advocacy.

Is there a resource that has helped your organization advocate successfully? Let us know!

Interested in joining a Nonprofit Policy Conversation? Find an event closest to you.

Want to stay current on policy issues affecting NC nonprofits? Sign up for weekly Nonprofit Policy Updates.

Mailing Letters Old School

Strategic messaging has the power to motivate community members to engage in our missions, volunteers to serve, and donors to give. The delivery of our messages has increasingly moved into digital spaces but there’s still much to be said for good old fashioned direct mail. Need a refresh on how that process works and why it connects with people emotionally, mentally, and intellectually? The Direct Mail Appeals webinar series will break down crafting, segmenting, and customizing appeals that move your audience into action – join one or both sessions. Then add an additional strategy to your messaging and fundraising efforts and woo those ultra philanthropists and do-gooders.

Stay Tuned

There are exciting things coming in May. Stay tuned for…

…the slate of Center board nominees and your invitation to vote in the board elections. Thanks to everyone who submitted nominations!

…a redesign of the Center’s website with improved features!

…a survey from our long-time partners at CapDev taking the temperature of current nonprofit and philanthropic culture.

Upcoming Training

• Crafting Compelling Messages to Attract Donors, April 25
• Triangle Nonprofit Policy Conversation, April 26
• Disability 101, April 30
• Direct Mail Appeals 101, May 15
• Eastern NC Nonprofit Policy Conversation, May 17
• Charlotte Nonprofit Policy Conversation, May 20
• Not-For-Profit Accounting Conference, May 22
• Wooing Ultra Donors: Breaking Moves Management to Secure Big Bucks, May 22
• Customizing Direct Mail Appeals, May 22
• The Trainer Academy (on-demand, 16-session course)
• The Ultimate Grant Proposal Blueprint: Your Step-by-Step Roadmap and Build-It-Yourself Toolkit for Crafting an A+ Proposal (on-demand, 8-session course)
• Bookmark the Nonprofit Calendar for ongoing training and events

Thank You, Supporters!

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Welcome, New Members!

We appreciate the members of our growing nonprofit network. Your support and partnership make it possible for us to educate, connect, and advocate for and with nonprofits across North Carolina.

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