Join us on October 4th; 10 am – 12:30 pm for our annual Nonprofit Leadership Forum with Ericka Hines!  Register here.  The cost of the forum is $20 for individual registration and $10 for each additional team member. Come on your own or bring a team from your organization. Board members are strongly encouraged to attend!

What does it mean to THRIVE and how do we ensure ALL members of our organizations do? Ericka will provide an intersectional social justice framework that helps us:

• Highlight opportunities to provide resources for ALL by centering the voice of black women
• Examine the impact of DEI work
• Understand the importance of the findings of her “Black Women Thriving” report
• Learn form the perspectives of black women in our 18 county WNC region

Spanish language interpretation available, contact us for details.  If cost is a barrier, please reach out to us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org.

*this is a two part workshop held online via Zoom, three hours each session to complete class, October 6 & 7; 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Click here to register.

To be successful, nonprofit organizations require strong leadership from their Board of Directors. The Board’s responsibility is to govern well in crucial arenas, create an effective and equitable organizational culture, achieve relevant strategic priorities, and sustain the mission over time. Participants will learn the key roles of the Board and best practices in board governance. The course will provide increasing the Board’s success in generating mission impact and emphasize the importance of the Board working well together, including, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and how to improve your culture and organizational impact. The course will provide time for questions, relevant reference materials, class discussion, and new ways to think about pertinent governance topics. This class is taught by Leslie Anderson.

Cost per online class is $50. Classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K, contact us for details. Pathways is committed to making these courses accessible to all nonprofit leaders in WNC. If you would like to attend, but the cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org. *we limit a maximum of 3 registrants per organization for each class.

Please let us know if you are in need of special accommodations for any of our classes by emailing us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org.

The Nonprofit Fundamentals Certificate Program courses are offered to nonprofit organizations based in the 18 counties of western North Carolina. Please do not register for classes if you do not meet this criteria. Thank you.

*this is a two part workshop held online via Zoom, three hours each session to complete class, October 19 & 20; 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Click here to register.

Centering the voices of those most impacted is crucial for all organizations to create sustainable, equitable, and meaningful work. Engaging the community requires extending the table and ensuring seats to those whose perspective and wisdom will provide an understanding of community priorities and aspirations. This workshop will provide the space to explore community engagement beyond the checkbox by offering a real, practical framework and tools to partner effectively with the community.

• Define “community engagement”
• Name different methods for engaging the community
• Discuss the barriers that are often present engaging the community
• Outline actionable steps specific to engaging your community

This class is co-taught by Aisha Shepherd & Allison Sturtevant-Gilliam.

Cost per online class is $50. Classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K, contact us for details. Pathways is committed to making these courses accessible to all nonprofit leaders in WNC. If you would like to attend, but the cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org. *we limit a maximum of 3 registrants per organization for each class.

Please let us know if you are in need of special accommodations for any of our classes by emailing us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org.

The Nonprofit Fundamentals Certificate Program courses are offered to nonprofit organizations based in the 18 counties of western North Carolina. Please do not register for classes if you do not meet this criteria. Thank you.

Join us for our monthly Virtual Coffee Hour at 8:30 am for a good morning chat to hear the latest news in what’s going on in Western North Carolina nonprofits. Attendance is free, but we ask that you please register here. A link to log into the meeting will be emailed once you register.

There’ll be time to connect with your colleagues, exchange ideas, and discuss the opportunities and challenges we’re facing in the nonprofit community. We’ll also share information on Pathways’ upcoming workshops and events!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org.

*this is a two part workshop held online via Zoom, three hours each session to complete class, October 26 & 27; 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Click here to register.

The development of a successful grant proposal starts long before an application is submitted. Grant writing requires planning, research, relationship building, and a well-written application. This workshop offers a systematic, no-frills approach to the grant writing process any organization can follow. Beginning or developing proposal writers will receive a comprehensive overview on how to develop a winning project, identify funders, build relationships with foundations, and write applications that meet the high standards of grantmakers. Content is geared primarily toward nonprofit professionals who are relatively new to grant writing, though more experienced proposal writers may gain new insights and information from this workshop. This class is taught by Mark Goldstein of Communication Mark.

Cost per online class is $50. Classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K, contact us for details. Pathways is committed to making these courses accessible to all nonprofit leaders in WNC. If you would like to attend, but the cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org. *we limit a maximum of 3 registrants per organization for each class.

Please let us know if you are in need of special accommodations for any of our classes by emailing us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org.

The Nonprofit Fundamentals Certificate Program courses are offered to nonprofit organizations based in the 18 counties of western North Carolina. Please do not register for classes if you do not meet this criteria. Thank you.

*this is a two part workshop held online via Zoom, three hours each session to complete class, November 2 & 3; 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Click here to register.

Many nonprofit organizations face unprecedented demand for services, and most face organizational challenges and uncertainty related to funding. Because fundraising is not just about money, this context requires a deeper commitment to building meaningful relationships with donors and developing a sound, strategic approach. This session addresses effective methods of raising money and encouraging inclusive philanthropy. Discover new ideas and strategies that will strengthen your fundraising program today and into the future. Learn current trends in giving, annual giving programs, direct mail, prospecting new donors, and managing your donor base. You will be guided from “the ask” to “the acknowledgment” so you can create a donor journey that draws people closer to your mission and impact and expands your base of support. This interactive course is designed for staff, board members, and volunteers who want to strengthen the ways they engage donors and secure essential funding. This class is taught by Angela Kemper.

Cost per online class is $50. Classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K, contact us for details. Pathways is committed to making these courses accessible to all nonprofit leaders in WNC. If you would like to attend, but the cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org. *we limit a maximum of 3 registrants per organization for each class.

Please let us know if you are in need of special accommodations for any of our classes by emailing us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org.

The Nonprofit Fundamentals Certificate Program courses are offered to nonprofit organizations based in the 18 counties of western North Carolina. Please do not register for classes if you do not meet this criteria. Thank you.

*this is a two part workshop held online via Zoom, three hours each session to complete class, November 9 & 10; 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Click here to register.

Attracting, engaging, and retaining volunteers are essential to fulfilling the mission of a nonprofit.  In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to connect with your community to find volunteers who align with your needs and explore effective ways to steward their time and talents.  We will also explore organizational culture’s effect on creating and nurturing vital relationships and discuss elements of an inclusive volunteer program. This course is appropriate for representatives from organizations of any size or developmental stage, whether you are new or experienced in the volunteer management and nonprofit field.

Cost per online class is $50. Classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K, contact us for details. Pathways is committed to making these courses accessible to all nonprofit leaders in WNC. If you would like to attend, but the cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org. *we limit a maximum of 3 registrants per organization for each class.

Please let us know if you are in need of special accommodations for any of our classes by emailing us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org.

The Nonprofit Fundamentals Certificate Program courses are offered to nonprofit organizations based in the 18 counties of western North Carolina. Please do not register for classes if you do not meet this criteria. Thank you.

*this is a two part workshop held online via Zoom, three hours each session to complete class, November 16 & 17; 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Click here to register.

This course provides an understanding of financial management for nonprofits and focuses on topics integral to nonprofit fiscal management. Learn finance terms as they relate to the effective operation of a nonprofit organization. Discuss how to track income and expenses to specific programs to fulfill funders, donors, and the IRS expectations. The role of the Board, staff, and committees are covered. Become familiar with the standards of excellence for nonprofit organizations and gain an understanding of basic internal safeguards, financial statements, budgeting, and surviving an audit. Participants will understand the broader financial realm of nonprofit organizations – where they work or volunteer. This course is taught by Wade Rogers.

Cost per online class is $50. Classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K, contact us for details. Pathways is committed to making these courses accessible to all nonprofit leaders in WNC. If you would like to attend, but the cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org. *we limit a maximum of 3 registrants per organization for each class.

Please let us know if you are in need of special accommodations for any of our classes by emailing us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org.

The Nonprofit Fundamentals Certificate Program courses are offered to nonprofit organizations based in the 18 counties of western North Carolina. Please do not register for classes if you do not meet this criteria. Thank you.