HandsOn NWNC organizes, promotes and creates learning opportunities for nonprofit staff as a crucial pathway to building nonprofit capacity. We also build relationships with local nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit consulting experts to bring even greater workshop opportunities to our nonprofits. Local offerings are promoted through The Nonprofit Connection as well as on our website. We also facilitate mentoring and peer-to-peer opportunities through convening of local nonprofit leaders. We also offer a variety of signature offerings, including those listed below:
Women's Emerging Leaders Program
Due to a generous grant from The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem, HandsOn NWNC offered a 2 day workshop (May 3rd and 4th, 2010) on leadership development for mid-level female staff currently serving in nonprofits. Designed to strengthen leadership capacity among females who comprise the majority of the nonprofit workforce, this workshop offers women the unique opportunity to build their leadership skills, address issues and perceptions traditionally confronted by women, and build a strong network of peer support. This program is limited to 20 participants to ensure a quality learning and networking environment. Applications are competitive and are reviewed by a volunteer committee. We are currently seeking funding to offer this again in 2011. Please let us know if you would like to be notified when the application process opens.
HandsOn NWNC Helping Hands Scholarship Program
This program, made possible by a generous grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, offers partial scholarships to nonprofit staff and board members in Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Surry and Yadkin Counties who wish to attend classes offered by Duke University's Certificate in Nonprofit Management program as a way to increase their competency in areas critical to the daily operation of their organization. This program reflects the role HandsOn NWNC believes education plays in increasing the capacity of nonprofit organizations in our region. You can find out more about our Helping Hands Scholarships here. These scholarships are first-come, first-served, so fill out an application today!
HandsOn NWNC Organizational Assessment Program
Thanks again to the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, we're offering an Organizational Assessment Program to help nonprofits evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of their infrastructure, including strategy/planning, outreach/marketing/communications, programming, financial management, fund development, operations/facility, governance/board development, and human resources. The ten-week assessment process, modeled on a similar program that's been highly successful in the western part of our state, provides a "snapshot" of the organization, allowing staff and board members to collectively look at management and governance practices. The ultimate goal is for each assessment to be followed with capacity building in key areas that will strengthen the organization's infrastructure and service to the community. HandsOn NWNC will select a qualified consultant specializing in nonprofit capacity improvement and strategic planning to conduct the assessment, which is offered at a minimal cost to your organization. More details can be found in the program description. Applications are still being accepted for the final slot available in this pilot program.
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