During this 3-hour workshop, for nonprofit staff and board members, participants will deepen their knowledge of donor relationship building and gain confidence in what often feels like a daunting task – soliciting donations for your nonprofit organization. Through group activities and practical interactive scenarios, we will cover the how-to’s of “making the ask” – from […]
Structure your board for success by incorporating committees! These can be beneficial to the members of the board, as well as to the nonprofit as a whole. How should a board structure its work groups? This seminar explores six aspects of effective committees: -- Board Leadership: Fundamentals for success -- Transforming Committee structure -- Types […]
Got an idea for a project or program to help your community? Do you need help finding funding? The Dan River Nonprofit Network is proud to provide our region with free access to two powerful funding databases, Foundation Directory and GrantStation, that help you find and connect with organizations and funders across the world who […]
We all report to someone—a funder, boss, board member, but not everyone gets the most out of these relationships. On this Fundamental Friday, learn how to effectively communicate your needs to create win-win-win scenarios. Join us to hear from Brigid Belko Gorton, the Dan River Region’s only Gallup-certified Strengths Coach, who will share how you […]
FLIP (Financial Leadership in Practice) brings leadership teams together to learn and develop strategies that strengthen the link between financial process and community impact. Over the course of a 2-day workshop and three follow-up tutorials with consultant Justin Pollock of OrgForward, leadership teams explore frameworks, tools, and plans that foster stronger conversations among board and […]
FLIP (Financial Leadership in Practice) brings leadership teams together to learn and develop strategies that strengthen the link between financial process and community impact. Over the course of a 2-day workshop and three follow-up tutorials with consultant Justin Pollock of OrgForward, leadership teams explore frameworks, tools, and plans that foster stronger conversations among board and […]
Did you know that 1 out of 275 people in the U.S. were placed into jobs in last year with help from their local Goodwill? Goodwill is a household name for their retail store but not always for their numerous other community resources and programs. Join us for a field trip in November to learn […]
Embrace virtual meetings - the future is now! This compelling option for nonprofit boards, committees, partners, and volunteers can save you time, money, and expand your reach (hello millennials!). Which types of meetings are the best fit, and how can you ensure effectiveness when people are not in the room? Join us to improve your […]
Join us in January for a presentation from the Telamon Corporation on the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP). This program partners with community organizations and state agencies to counter the chronic unemployment and underemployment experienced by seasonal and migrant farmworkers who depend primarily on jobs in agricultural labor performed across the country. In addition, NFJP […]
Join us this month to hear from the Community Food Network (CFN), a taskforce of the Health Collaborative working to develop a fair and economically robust local food system in the Dan River Region. The CFN is working to build a diverse network of stakeholders that connects people from agriculture, education, business, nonprofits, local government, […]
This participatory presentation examines characteristics of modern-day structural racial inequity using stories and data. What is the Groundwater Approach? The Groundwater metaphor is designed to help practitioners at all levels internalize the reality that we live in a racially structured society, and that is what causes racial inequity. The metaphor is based on three observations: […]
Join us on a tour of the Urban Farm at God’s Storehouse to learn about their mission of increasing healthy food in our region, see what’s planted and what we have planned for the future. You will also hear about the upcoming educational workshops and workdays, and how the Urban Farm has engaged in the […]
