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.

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!

Attendance is free, but we ask that you please register here. A link to log into the meeting will be emailed once you register.

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

*this is a two part workshop, three hours each session to complete class, September 29 & 30; 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Click here to register.

Change is constant, and our world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Responsive nonprofit organizations are agile enough to evolve and adapt strategically over time while staying true to shared vision and values. Planning and strategy can be ongoing, dynamic processes driven by evaluation and data and guided by community voices. Nonprofits can engage in inclusive and equitable planning to create strategy. In this interactive session, you will gain an understanding of participatory planning, learn how to gather and incorporate community data to inform planning, practice using key tools for inclusive planning and strategic decision-making, and build skills to create strategy to guide your organization toward your vision. We will also explore organizational culture as key to creating and implementing strategy, and discuss elements of inclusive, equitable, and positive organizational culture. This course is appropriate for representatives from organizations of any size or developmental stage, whether you are new or experienced in the nonprofit field. This class is taught by Beth Trigg.

Cost per class: $50 (online). *classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K. Contact us for details.

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, three hours each session to complete class, October 5 & 6; 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Click here to register.

Engagement – Sustainability – Cultivation – Virtual – High potential: What do these words have in common? Do they speak to a vibrant volunteer culture? Do they describe your organization? Discover how building a culture of volunteer engagement for your nonprofit increases organizational capacity. Explore best practices of skill-based volunteering and other trends. What could you do if you had all the resources your nonprofit needed? This seminar is designed to actively engage and involve the participants as learners and as contributors. This class is taught by Kimerly Hinkelman.

Cost per class: $50 (online). *classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K. Contact us for details.

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, three hours each session to complete class, October 13 & 14; 9:30 am – 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 class: $50 (online). *classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K. Contact us for details.

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, three hours each session to complete class, October 27 & 28; 9:30 am – 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 about the key roles of the Board and best practices in board governance. The course will provide ideas for increasing the Board’s success in generating mission impact and emphasize the importance of the Board working well together, such as the current status of your board regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion and how you can improve your culture and impact. The course will also include time for questions, class discussion, new ways to think about pertinent governance topics, and relevant reference materials.

Cost per class: $50 (online). *classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K. Contact us for details.

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, three hours each session to complete class, November 10 & 11; 9:30 am – 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.  This class is co-taught by Aisha Shepherd and Allison Sturtevant-Gilliam.
• 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

Cost per class: $50 (online). *classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K. Contact us for details.

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, three hours each session to complete class, November 16 & 17; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. *please note new time Click here to register.

During this six-hour introductory course, participants will gain an understanding of unconscious and implicit bias, develop shared language for basic equity and inclusion concepts, explore personal identity, and uncover the history of systemic racism. The goal is to support participants in developing tools and practices that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in- and through the work of- nonprofits. This class is taught by Danae Aicher.

Cost per class: $50 (online). *classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K. Contact us for details.

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, three hours each session to complete class, December 1 & 2; 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Click here to register.

How does a nonprofit move beyond social media as a communication tool to a way of advancing its mission? In this course we will review management perspectives on social media platforms, three key social media change making strategies, and using social media to attract volunteers and stakeholders. The class will explore trending best practices for networked nonprofits and actions needed to build a social culture. This class is taught by Bruce Waller.

Cost per class: $50 (online). *classes are designed to be affordable and are free for organizations with a budget under $50K. Contact us for details.

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.