Resource Library

(March 15, 2021 briefing) Get an overview of the latest federal COVID-19 relief plans – including the American Rescue Plan Act – the state budget and major legislation affecting nonprofits, and potential policy solutions that could help nonprofits during the 2021 NC legislative session.

Filled with examples of what to do and what to avoid, the guide seeks to help you select images that will create impactful campaigns, fundraise for your cause, and effectively raise awareness.

Conversations between doing incredible things in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in our community.

Seven questions to help think strategically while crafting letters to legislators, fundraising asks, program proposals, and other requests.

(February 9, 2021 webinar) Presenters Michele Pratt and Christine Hall from CLA to share updates on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness, including discussing the application, reviewing the information required to accompany the application, and how the amount is calculated.

Detailed article on why and how to create and maintain gift acceptance policies for your nonprofit organization.

This articles covers internal control policies and their importance to avoid the misuse and misappropriation of assets.

This article provides a brief overview on how conflict arises between a Board and Executive Leader, how the organization can be affected, and a potential resolution to overcome the issue.

This resource helps guide the reader in the use of gender pronouns to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for staff, members, and community.

(December 10, 2020 webinar) In this session, you’ll learn how to pivot your messaging, framing, storytelling, and advocacy to show your most important audiences why your work matters in a post-COVID-19 world. Real-world examples will highlight both successful and failed campaigns in the era of COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 advocacy, and break down best practices to effectively reach your target audience.

(December 10, 2020 webinar) Based on advocacy data and research, this session offers tips, tools, and next steps for speaking to the right audiences, with the right message, in the right place to build an authentic and effective narrative about the future of essential work.

(December 9, 2020 keynote presentation) In this keynote, participants will experience an engaging session on what an equitable recovery means. Dr. S. Atyia Martin will provide knowledge and tools to support participants’ role in the ongoing practice of equitably improving the ability of people, communities, and organizations to face the complexities involved.

(December 10, 2020 webinar) In this session, you’ll learn how to implement and grow a monthly donor program using channels and systems you already have in place. You’ll receive worksheets, templates, and a Monthly Donor Road Map with practical tips and examples to help you organize your program, prepare monthly donor plans, acquire new donors, thank and cultivate donors, and prevent and reactivate lapsed donors.

(December 10, 2020 webinar) In this session, you’ll learn the importance of defining a scope and deliverables; strategies for reaching and maintaining consensus; and using and communicating timelines and tasks. Participants will come away with actionable ideas for improving the effectiveness of collaborative projects and for working better within and across diverse groups.

(December 9, 2020 webinar) There are many actions, some small but all intentional, that when woven together create a strong and sustainable onboarding program. By following each thread, it is possible to engage your returning board members in leadership positions, incorporate micro-trainings, and provide a platform for new members to become successful in your nonprofit.