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Now in its 17th
year, the N.C. Center for
Nonprofits is a statewide organization
that serves, promotes, and represents
the nonprofit sector and strengthen
nonprofits’ effectiveness as they
improve North Carolina’s quality of
life.
The Center serves as an information
center on organizational practices that
are effective, ethical, and legal. It is
also a statewide network for board and
staff members in all types and sizes of
nonprofits. Finally, it’s an advocate
for the nonprofit sector as a whole.
The Center was founded in 1990 by
Jane Kendall after three years of
interviews pointed to the need for
nonprofits to work together to
strengthen their organizations and the
nonprofit sector. Priorities were set
with input from 2,153 leaders in
nonprofits, foundations, and businesses
from all 100 counties. Now it seeks
daily input for continuous improvement
and to respond to the changing
environment for nonprofits.
Membership is open to all
501(c)(3) nonprofits and foundations in
North Carolina.
The 1,550 Members are all sizes
and types of nonprofits in all 100
counties. Dues are $65 to $725 based on
the group’s budget size.
The Center helps Member nonprofits
save time and money, lead and manage
their organizations effectively,
exchange ideas, and collaborate for more
impact. Examples of services:
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The Statewide Conference
for North Carolina’s Nonprofit Sector.
More than 920 community leaders
participated in this year’s held Oct.
24-26 in Winston-Salem.
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Board & Staff Helpline –
fast, confidential information on best
practices and resources. More than
66,000 board and staff leaders have used
this service.
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An extensive website with
carefully selected resources –
www.ncnonprofits.org. More than 140
times a day, nonprofits download
substantive articles and sample
organizational policies.
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27 programs to help
nonprofits save money on common costs –
e.g., payroll services, conference
calls, office supplies, unemployment
insurance – and free
consultations with attorneys, CPAs, and
HR professionals.
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A checklist with specific
benchmarks to help nonprofits follow
accountable, ethical practices –
Principles & Practices for Nonprofit
Excellence: A Self-Help Tool for
Organizational Effectiveness.
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Online jobs board to fill
vacancies and recruit talent to the
nonprofit sector.
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Common Ground: Linking
North Carolina’s Nonprofit Sector
– a quarterly on trends and practical
tips.
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Public Policy Alerts
on legal issues that affect all
nonprofits.
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Ways to exchange ideas
with peers in other nonprofits – other
executive directors, board members, VPs,
and staff working in administration,
communications, fundraising, public
policy, and technology.
For more information about how you
can tap the Center’s services, visit
www.nconprofits.org or call
919-790-1555, ext. 100.
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