Resource Library

(December 9, 2020 webinar) This session will introduce a public values framework and process nonprofits can use to inform your community engagement, strategic planning, capacity building, grant proposals, and program decisions. You’ll also learn how to bring together diverse public, private, and nonprofit agencies to find common ground, build support and create vision for your community’s shared future.

(December 9, 2020 webinar) If you want to ignite excitement and purpose around DEI at your workplace, this session will provide actionable steps you can take to spearhead change at any size organization, and share resources including a workplace checklist, tips on how to form a DEI working group, and statistics that help support your case for DEI.

(December 9, 2020 webinar) This session offers an opportunity for conference participants to hear insights from business leaders about trends and issues in supporting North Carolina’s nonprofit sector.

(December 8, 2020 virtual workshop) This program is designed to strengthen the financial resilience of nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. Intended for both funders and nonprofit leaders, the program will begin with an introduction to the concept of “full cost” funding and budgeting as strategies to support nonprofit financial health. Building on this foundation, participants will then engage in a dialogue around recommendations for post-COVID recovery and rebuilding that advance equity in the nonprofit sector.

Collection of resource for choosing type of planned giving programs you might start, how to market planned giving, and sample appeal letters.

A series of contemporary nonprofit financial management tools, with videos and downloadable templates.

Includes a set of diagnostic questionnaires, guidelines and tips for "a rapid deployment situation, when setting up a new agency or for capacity building/strengthening activities."

A ready-made Excel template presenting a four phase planning approach to "cut through the noise and focus limited time, energy, and resources."

This guidebook provides a step-by-step overview of how to build and sustain a major gifts fundraising program.

This guidebook provides an step-by-step overview of how to create a fundraising plan.

(May 28, 2020 webinar) How can your organization adapt to this new reality and not only survive but thrive in 2020, emerging stronger with more capacity to act on your mission and raise the revenue you need? This training is especially appropriate for executive teams.

(May 18, 2020 webinar) In this webinar, you’ll explore the critical elements of our organizations and how you can actively pivot ‘what we do and how we do it’ to be aligned with these uncharted needs and time – and keep doing so with the agility and flexibility required. You’ll also look at how to align your fundraising appeal, with accompanying tools and templates to get us started.

(May 13, 2020 webinar) This webinar offers practical tips for getting ready for your nonprofit’s new normal. Learn what you can do today to create a path to your organization’s future.

(May 6, 2020 webinar) This webinar explores practical tips and strategies to stay on message during a crisis and focus on the most important messages and most effective methods.

(April 22, 2020 webinar) This webinar presents five strategies to equip your diverse team to weather an active or future crisis.