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Fundraising in Tough Times
Ways to minimize the impacts of lean times and preserve capacity for renewed growth once economic conditions improve.
Ten Lessons for Talking About Race, Racism, and Racial Justice
Advice on finding entry points into conversations about race, racism, and racial justice
Interpreting Force Majeure Clauses
Understanding force majeure clauses in your contracts can help you make informed decisions about cancelling events with or without penalties.
Business Impact Analysis Worksheet
A fillable worksheet to help organizations determine which business functions are essential and which functions can be scaled back or temporarily shuttered in an emergency or crisis.
What Is Your Organization’s Long-Term Remote Work Strategy?
Take an intentional, strategic approach to your organization's optimal mix of remote work by revisiting your organization's policies and management practices.
Take 10: Resume and Thrive Strategies
Considerations to build resilience and business continuity into your organization so it can weather any change or crisis.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Beginner SEO tips for nonprofits seeking to promote their website.
In-Kind Donations: The Ultimate Guide for Nonprofits
Learn more about in-kind donations and how they can help your nonprofit reach its goals.
Show Me the Money
(February 8, 2023 webinar) This workshop for board members and staff offers knowledge to strengthen their organization’s financial literacy and the opportunity to practice telling their organization’s financial story.
Powerhouse Boards
(January 11, 2023 webinar) In this three-part series designed for board members and those who work with them – including executive directors and program staff – a nonprofit board expert will introduce you to what you need to know and do to have a powerhouse board serving your mission, including tips and tools to implement these ideas within your board.
Make Your Nonprofit’s Voice Heard (Legally) – Lobbying Laws for 501(c)(3)s
(January 6, 2023 webinar) This webinar will provide an overview of federal and state lobbying laws affecting nonprofits. We’ll address common questions nonprofits have about limits on lobbying and state rules on lobbying registration and reporting.
Inclusion@Work: A Framework for Building a Disability-Inclusive Organization
The Inclusion@Work framework outlines seven core components and strategies for organizations to create a disability-inclusive workplace and culture.
Employee Refresher Trainings
The imperative to regularly offer refresher training opportunities for staff and volunteers.
2022 Election Results, Legislative Update & Implications for Nonprofits
(November 18, 2022 webinar) This webinar will begin with a brief overview of trends in North Carolina’s nonprofit sector and current challenges facing nonprofit organizations. It will also include a discussion of the impact of the 2022 election on nonprofits, of state and federal policy solutions that might help nonprofits and the communities they serve, and of potential legislative challenges for nonprofits in 2023 and beyond.