Greetings!
Sure, it's Fall. Maybe if we keep saying that, it will make it so? Because right now, it's hot, humid, and there is yet another tropical storm bearing down on us this week. While our area of the state was luckier than our friends down east, this time we might be more directly in the path of the storm. As always, we'll keep you updated about any volunteer needs that might emerge in the aftermath through our social media channels and our website. If you are interested in helping out with Hurricane Florence recovery, please contact our friends at the
Cape Fear Volunteer Center. NC VOAD is also keeping
an updated spreadsheet of volunteer needs and donations, and I would encourage all of you to check it out. If you have experience managing or deploying volunteers--as many of our readers do--and are willing and able to travel, I know that they could especially use your experience in helping to manage and staff distribution centers and hurricane recovery centers. Please
let me know if you can help with that specific need and I'll get you in touch with the right folks.
While the weather was kinder to us than expected, we know that Florence did wreak havoc with many of your September schedules. For us, other issues intervened. Our Governance
Nonprofit Essentials class was cancelled due to instructor illness, and we have decided to offer a slightly shorter version of the class the morning of
October 18th, from
10:30 to 12:30 pm, leading directly into our
Strategic Planning class that afternoon. Lunch will be included, and if you were already registered, there is no need to register again. If you can't make the new time, you are welcome to take the full version of the class when we offer it next September. Although this was an unexpected programming hiccup, I am happy to report that our
Volunteer Management Training Series went off without a hitch, with a great experience had by all. Many in the class were interested in following-up by having their entire organization be in our next
Service Enterprise cohort, which will launch later this fall. We still have one or two spots left in the new cohort, but
please let Kathy know ASAP if you are interested.
Instructor conflicts have also led us to cancel our
Elevating Your Service Experience class, originally scheduled for
October 23
rd. We'll let you know as soon as we can reschedule that class. However, we are still looking forward to
Kivi Leroux-Miller's visit on
November 8
th. We only have a few more spaces available, and you don't want to miss out on learning more from this marketing genius. Find out how to get the most bang for your marketing time and dollar with sessions focused on
content re-purposing and
marketing your expertise.
Lastly, we're excited to report that we have received our copy of the
2018 Compensation Report for North Carolina Nonprofits
,
which provides salary and benefit benchmarks for positions in nonprofits of all types and sizes across the state.
This guide provides crucial information to help you make sure your organization is performing due diligence in understanding what competitive salaries look like across our sector. Alas, the report is too large for us to email to you; however, you are more than welcome to
make an appointment with Brittney to either check out the guide for a short-term loan, or review the information in our offices. You can also
order your own copy.
Hope to see you at one of the sessions with Kivi in November, if not before!
Yours in service,
Amy Lytle
Executive Director
HandsOn NWNC
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Fall Nonprofit Finance Officers Meeting
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Thursday, October 11th, 8:00-9:00 am
Location: The Winston-Salem Foundation Burress Center for Philanthropy--
Are you a Finance Officer for a nonprofit? Share finance ideas, tips, trends and best practices with your nonprofit peers. The group meets three times per year to share practical information and is a great opportunity to meet other nonprofit staff involved in similar work while exploring concerns and discussing effective solutions.
Meetings are from 8-9 am, but feel free to arrive at 7:45 am for networking. Coffee will be provided!
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Nonprofit Essentials 2018-2019:
Strategic Planning
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Thursday, October 18th, Noon-4:30 pm
Location: 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem-- 3rd floor, Neill Board Room (
see map
)
Learn how to “strategically think” through critical questions in order to have a successful strategic planning process. Using case studies, examine effective strategies, assess the importance of the organization’s position in the external market, select an analytical and organizational approach to strategy formulation and implementation, and overcome strategic planning myths. This course
is taught by
Dr. Pat Dickson
, Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship and Associate Dean of the undergraduate program with the
Wake Forest University School of Business
.
COST: $50 for Supporting Partners/ $60 for all others
Supporting Partners can register for the
entire 10 class series for just $450
! (The cost is $550 for all others.) Payment plans are available. All classes include a networking lunch and extensive take-home materials.
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Board Basics With Karl Yena
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Thursday, October 25th, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: The Winston-Salem Foundation Burress Center for Philanthropy-- 3rd floor (
see map
)
Board Basics is for individuals serving on the boards of current or emerging nonprofit organizations, boards experiencing difficulties in their effectiveness, and individuals considering joining a nonprofit board for the first time. Topics will include a review of 501(c)(3) laws and regulations, roles and responsibilities of board members, the purpose and content of Bylaws, board governance, board/staff relationships, board policies, executive committee structure and responsibilities, attributes of quality boards, key benchmarks for effective boards, and other topics of interest as identified by workshop participants.
The course will taught by Karl Yena, a retired RJR Nabisco, Inc. executive and avid community volunteer and board member that many of you already know and love. Karl works annually with over 100 nonprofits in North Carolina and provides ongoing mentoring and coaching to several current Executive Directors. Over the past thirty years, he has served on over 200 nonprofit boards.
COST: $50 for Supporting Partners/$60 for all others
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Nonprofit Board Speed Dating Evening!
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Thursday, November 1st, 5:00 pm-7:30 pm
Location: The Winston-Salem Foundation Burress Center for Philanthropy--
If you are looking to make a positive impact, collaborate with people who share your values and interests, broaden your leadership skills, or expand your personal and professional networks, then maybe you are ready to serve on a nonprofit board or committee!
One of the best ways to find out about different nonprofits and their board opportunities is through our
Nonprofit Board Bank Speed Dating events.
Like typical "speed dating" events, you'll have the opportunity to talk directly with representatives of various nonprofits in 10 minute rounds about their organization and needs in terms of board and board committee members.
Prior to the event, we'll send you the mission statements and basic board information from the participating nonprofits. This will help you focus your questions and maximize your 10 minute speed-dating rounds. Although board/committee placement is not guaranteed, the event will familiarize you with different nonprofits and their culture, programs, and people, before committing to serve as a board/committee member.
We'll begin with time to mingle and enjoy appetizers, beer and wine (from 5:00 pm-5:20 pm. At 5:30 pm, we'll begin promptly with the board speed dating rounds. The event will last until approximately 7:30 pm.
All potential volunteer candidates must
register
and complete an application prior to participating in Speed Dating. The
registration deadline is Thursday, October 25th.
If you are a nonprofit interested in participating, please contact
Kathy Davis
directly for more information. (Participation in Speed Dating is a benefit available only to
Supporting Partners
).
COST:
FREE!
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Nonprofit Marketing Expert Kivi Leroux-Miller Coming on November 8th for Two Different Sessions!
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Kivi Leroux Miller
is the founder and CEO of
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
, where she helps nonprofit communications professionals learn their jobs AND love their jobs through a variety of training and coaching programs. She has personally mentored more than 150 nonprofit communications directors and communications teams as a certified executive coach. She is a popular keynote, workshop, and webinar presenter, speaking dozens of times each year. She is also the co-founder of Bold & Bright Media and the award-winning author of three books, as well as a
popular blog
.
She will be presenting
two, half-day workshops on November 8th
at the Winston-Salem Foundation building
(
see map
).
Please click on the title for online registration and additional details.
Thursday, November 8th at 10:00 am
Thursday, November 8th at 2:30 pm
COST: $45 for Supporting Partners/$55 for all others (One Session)
$90 for Supporting Partners/$110 for all others (Both Sessions + Lunch)
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Nonprofit Essentials 2018-2018
: Budgeting & Finance
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Thursday, November 15th, Noon-4:30 pm
Location: 751 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem-- 3rd floor (
see map
)
This course is designed to give an overview of nonprofit budgeting and finance, including financial terminology, the components of nonprofit financial statements, and a working understanding of an income statement and balance sheet. The course will also address how to build a budget, use performance standards to help make spending decisions, and address “red flag” issues. It is taught by
Chuck Kraft
, current Executive Director of the
Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem
and founding Board Chair of HandsOn NWNC.
COST: $50 for Supporting Partners/ $60 for all others
Supporting Partners can register for the
entire 10 class series for just $450
! (The cost is $550 for all others.) Payment plans are available. All classes include a networking lunch and extensive take-home materials.
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Spots Still Available in Our Popular Building Capacity for Measurement Program!
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Three
Spots Available NOW!
The nonprofit sector is increasingly under pressure to show meaningful results, but organizations often don't have the right tools to adequately measure their results or are intimidated by the evaluation process.
Building Capacity for Measurement
provides nonprofits with a consultant who will use group training, individual coaching, and technical assistance to help the organization design a simple, effective measurement system for a particular program or activity, as well as a process that can be used to embed the measurement system into the organization's on-going operations.
Applications
are accepted on a rolling basis.
Spots for this popular program almost immediately filled up when we launched it approximately 18 months ago. We're excited that we are once again offering slots for local nonprofits to participate in this important and valuable program.
COST: $200 for Supporting Partners/ $225 for all others.
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Weston Award Forum
You're invited to join leaders from The Winston-Salem Foundation, United Way of Forsyth County, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, and other local grantors for an update on the Weston Award. You'll also hear an exciting announcement about the 2019 Joel and Claudette Weston Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management! The Forum will take place on
Monday, October 22nd, from 10:00 am-11:45 am
at
Goodwill Industries, Self-Reliance Hall
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Wake Forest University's Community Law and Business Clinic to Hold Series of Nonprofit Seminars This Fall!
The
"Nights for Nonprofits"
sessions are geared toward new or emerging nonprofits, while the
"Evening Academy"
sessions are focused on more established and growing nonprofits. All sessions begin at 6 pm and are
FREE
; for registration, please email the
Community Law Clinic
.
Nights for Nonprofits: Cause Development and Market Awareness
, October 16th.
An exploration of the considerations that every hopeful nonprofit practitioner should reflect upon prior to incorporation. This class will dive practically and legally into: Defining the nonprofit’s mission; understanding the practitioner’s relationship to the nonprofit; identifying the right clients and geographic reach; and evaluating the nonprofit’s market viability. Location: Wake Forest University, Worrell Professional Center, Rm. 1101.
Evening Academy: Navigating the Evolving Employment Relationship
,
October 23rd.
An overview of employment law relevant to growing and established nonprofits. Participants will learn about: The Fair Labor Standards Act; requirements associated with hiring and having employees; and the differences in employment contractual arrangements. Location: HandsOn Northwest North Carolina, 751 W. 4th Street, 3rd floor.
Nights for Nonprofits: Incorporation,
October 30th.
This session will examine the legal steps required to form a nonprofit corporation under North Carolina law, focusing on the technical aspects of formation and governance, including review of key statutes; the articles of incorporation; and nonprofit bylaws. Location: Wake Forest University, Worrell Professional Center, Rm. 1101.
Evening Academy: Protecting Your IP Identity in the World of Nonprofits,
November 6th.
A practical presentation on the importance of protecting an entity's brand, logo and business processes. Participants will learn about coverage differences among trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Participants will also learn about the federal and state trademark process and the level of protection that each provides. Location: HandsOn Northwest North Carolina, 751 W. 4th Street, 3rd floor.
Nights for Nonprofits: Tax Exemption and Fundraising,
November 13th.
An evaluation of the essentials related to raising money to fund the nonprofit’s mission and activities. Topics for this class will include discussing the benefits of tax exemption and the process for obtaining tax exempt status; the role of a fiscal sponsor and its ability to serve as an alternative to tax exemption; and the fundraising requirements for soliciting funds in North Carolina and other states.
Location: Wake Forest University, Worrell Professional Center, Rm. 1101.
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Grant Writing Boot Camp
Don't miss this information-packed workshop that combines lecture, group discussion, and hands-on activities to reinforce course material. You'll learn effective strategies for researching and writing foundation grants. You'll practice with more than a dozen exercises and leave with new ideas and actual writing samples that can be incorporated in your next grant proposal.
The workshop will be presented by Laura Rhodes of
Third Sector Consulting, a Certified Fund Raising Executive, Certified Grant Writer, and fundraising trainer who has 20 years of experience working with – and for – nonprofits. As a former program officer with an international corporate foundation, Laura brings a unique perspective to the grant seeking process. She knows what works, what doesn't, and why.
Grant Writing Boot Camp will be held on
Tuesday, October 16th in Winston-Salem. Ms. Rhodes and her team have generously offered a 30% discount to those who register for the workshop via HandsOn email communications. That's a savings of $88.50! Simply type in the code HANDSONNWNC during checkout. Learn more and register
here.
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Get More Grants Webinar Series
Get More Grants, offered in partnership with the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, continues this month. The next two webinars in this six-part series will help you hone your grants research, writing, and relationships. All webinars are 12:00-1:30 p.m. (EST).
- October 10: Grants Research: Finding 'Sweet-Spot' Funders
- October 17: Inside the Grantmaker's Black Box
Registration is $35 for Center Members and $45 for all others.
Want to catch up on the full series? Series registration is discounted: $180 for Center Members and $240 for all others. You'll receive recordings of the first four webinars - Quick-Start Guide to the One-Page Grant Proposal and Making Friends with Funders - and participate live for the upcoming webinars.
Learn more and
register.
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Independent Sector Offering Fall Webinar Series!
Click on the links below for more details and registration.
Nonprofits And Voter Engagement – We Can (And Should) Do It!
T
uesday, October 16th, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Many nonprofits shy away from civic engagement and voter mobilization efforts because they are unsure what activities they can participate in as nonpartisan entities. Join Jeremy Coffey of Perlman & Perlman and IS' very own Becca Vucic to review the activities charities can and should be engaging in to promote healthy communities.
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Mindspark Live Online Business Education Series
- November 5: Networking No-No's
- December 3: Bootstrap Marketing
Click
here for more information and to register!
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NC Nonprofits Conference Rescheduled to Late November
If you have previously registered, you are all set and we look forward to seeing you at the conference! If you need to transfer or cancel your registration, please
contact the Center. If you have not registered and would like to, please
do so online by
November 16th.
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Nominate an Outstanding Middle or High-School Aged Volunteer for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! These
awards, offered in partnership with the
Points of Light affiliate network (of which we are a part,) recognizes the "best of the best" students that make a difference through volunteering. Please consider nominating one of your volunteers for this recognition, which includes a monetary award and
an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.! Please visit
their website
for more information.
The nomination deadline is November 6th!
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Nominate A Young Staff or Volunteer Leader for a
40 Leaders Under 40
Award!
As a former winner of one of these awards, Amy is a big believer in the boost that it can give to both your organization and the young leader on your team. The awards, sponsored by the
Triad Business Journal
, identify the Triad's up & coming executives, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, sales representatives, teachers, health care professionals, sports icons and others.
Nominations
are due November 16th!
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EmcArts, Finance & Operations Coordinator
EmcArts seeks a Finance and Operations Coordinator in Winston-Salem who will be responsible for supporting the programs and activities of the organization in all sites, as well as liaising administratively as needed with the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts at the UNC School of the Arts. They will manage the financial operations of the organization, work with an external agency to reconcile monthly income and expenses, and coordinate the annual external auditing of EmcArts and the preparation of annual accounts. In addition, they will manage all daily office functions and act as an information resource for other staff and external constituents. Review the
full job description and
apply here.
Deadline to apply is Friday, October 12th. No phone calls or inquires, please.
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Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Senior Director of Development
Old Salem Museums and Gardens is seeking applications for a Senior Director of Development to serve as the principal development officer and as a member of the executive staff. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional with at least 7 years of successful fundraising experience, who will oversee the donor relations program and manage fundraising initiatives. This position involves supervising the design, implementation and successful execution of comprehensive, strategic fundraising efforts for Old Salem Museums & Gardens. View the full position description and apply online
here.
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United Way of Forsyth County, Executive Director of Partnership for Prosperity At the recommendation of a “Poverty Thought Force” launched by Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines and involving widespread community engagement, the
United Way of Forsyth County is searching for an Executive Director of Partnership for Prosperity in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County. The ideal candidate for this position will have a passionate commitment to alleviating poverty in
W-S/FC as demonstrated by their experience, education, and volunteer activities. The Executive Director position requires a proactive, dynamic leader to work with community stakeholders across Winston-Salem and Forsyth County to reduce poverty. The ED will be employed by the United Way of Forsyth County and report to the
Partnership for Prosperity Advisory Board chaired by the Mayor. She/He will lead a small team to work with stakeholders across the community to understand poverty in
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Program Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc. is seeking a part-time Program Specialist in Winston-Salem. The position's primary function is to provide match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between children and volunteers, and a strong sense of affiliation with BBBS on the part of volunteers. This position will include enrolling, matching and providing support to site based program(s) and match caseload.
View the full position description and apply by
submitting a cover letter and resume.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Project Manager-Events
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Kaleideum, General Accounting Assistant
Kaleideum is seeking a part-time General Accounting Assistant to serve as an integral member of the Finance team and share responsibility for overall departmental goal achievement. This position is primarily responsible for the daily accounts payable receivable processing and works collaboratively with all Museum departments to ensure the accurate and timely processing of transactions. View full job description
here and direct all inquiries and a cover letter and resume to
Mary Jo Morgan, Director of Finance.
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Kaleideum, Birthday Party/ Rentals Host
Kaleideum is seeking a part-time Birthday/Party Rentals Host to provide operational functions before, during, and after birthday parties and rental events. This position assists with on-site set-up and take down, represents the Museum in a professional manner, and interacts in an engaging and positive manner with event attendees. The successful applicant is a creative, charismatic individual with customer service experience. Interested candidates should
view the full position description and
complete the online application.
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City with Dwellings, Program Coordinator
City with Dwellings: A Community First Initiative (CwD
) works to end the crisis of homelessness in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by building supportive, consistent community with individuals struggling with homelessness. At City with Dwellings’ Community First Center, they offer community and one-on-one support to individuals experiencing homelessness as they work to navigate a complex system of supportive resources. Their innovative programming engages individuals as they work towards health and stability. The full-time Program Coordinator will manage and oversee the development and implementation of City with Dwellings’ Community First Center programs for homeless individuals and volunteers. The Program Coordinator cultivates a culture of welcoming hospitality, building community among volunteers and individuals seeking support in his or her efforts to meet housing, health and employment goals. The Program Coordinator is responsible for managing daily operations and related work to ensure organizational and program objectives are met. For more details, please view the full
position description.
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Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) Announces Its New Community-Based Strategy
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ZSR
’s
Community-Based Strategy
is one of three strategies that comprise
All for NC: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation's Framework for Grantmaking and Learning
.
ZSR believes that meaningful change is generated at the local level, where community members use their experiences and connections to people and places to improve the world around them. Changes are often driven by the unique assets, challenges and opportunities within communities and that people who live in those communities yearn to connect to one another to work across lines of difference. To this end, ZSR’s Community-Based Strategy is explicitly focused on change at the community level and includes two grant opportunities:
- A Collaborative Problem-Solving approach will make awards to a limited number of community proposals that bring people together and allow them to self-define and tailor a path for creating positive change. The deadline for proposal summaries for these grants is December 3rd! Please note that submitting a Proposal Summary is the preliminary step in introducing a proposal to ZSR. For more information, visit their website.
- A Community Progress Fund that seeks to support local communities by making time-limited investments at key moments and is intended to build on existing momentum to help move an issue, idea, or organization forward. The deadline for Letters of Intent is December 3rd! Please note that submitting a Letter of Intent is the preliminary step in introducing a proposal to ZSR. Therefore, it is not necessary to contact a ZSR staff member. More details can be found on their website.
A webinar will be held on October 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
to further explain their strategies, these grant opportunities, as well as to answer any additional questions.
Register Now!
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New Poverty Data for Forsyth County Released!
Our friends at
Forsyth Futures
let us know about new US Census data that was made available in September, which contains three key findings. The good news? Forsyth County is moving the needle on the poverty rate in the right direction. The bad news? We're still above the low rates seen before the recession, and there is still a significant disparity between whites and people of color, and higher rates of poverty for those under age 35. For more detail on this data, please read their
fully updated poverty report.
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NEWS FROM AROUND OUR NETWORK!
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Come Learn More About How Your Nonprofit Can Participate in Christmas for the City!
Don't lie--I know you've seen it. The wrapping paper and lighted tree displays in Costco. The Christmas candy slowly replacing the Halloween candy on the shelves. This can only mean one thing: December will be here before we know it!
For the past decade, HandsOn has partnered with
Love Out Loud
to help ensure that nonprofits have meaningful and important ways to connect with our wider community during
Christmas for the City
, a city-wide Christmas party that attracts approximately 10,000 people each year to the Benton Convention Center. This year's event will be on Thursday, December 20th (the evening
before
the last full day of public school before the winter break,) and planning is already well underway.
If you want to learn more about this event, and how your nonprofit can benefit from participating, please come to an informational and sharing meeting on
November 6th from 9 am - 11am
Winston-Salem Foundation Bldg
Burress Family Center for Philanthropy
3rd floor, Neill Conference Room
751 W 4th Street
Even if your nonprofit has participated in the past, we still want you to come and learn what's new for this year. Options for participation include serving as a conversation host, organizing an interactive experience, or sharing a short informational video. Please reserve your spot below, so we'll have enough chairs for everyone!
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