BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//WNC Nonprofit Pathways - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:WNC Nonprofit Pathways
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nonprofitpathways.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WNC Nonprofit Pathways
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20240101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250205T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204746
CREATED:20241219T160726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T160726Z
UID:17002-1738747800-1738758600@nonprofitpathways.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Fundamentals: Exploring Equity 101 (Feb. 5 & 6 - two part series)
DESCRIPTION:*this is a two part workshop held online via Zoom\, three hours each day (total of 6 hours) to complete class\, February 5 & 6; 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Click HERE to register. \nDuring this six-hour course is designed for people working in non-profit organizations who want to be a part of affecting change within their organizations. Whether or not you are new to an equity journey or have a developed lens and analysis\, the workshop will support you in: \n\nInterrogating your organization’s commitment and readiness for institutionalizing DEI/B/J (Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion/Belonging/Justice)\,\nExploring and developing language\, and\nUnderstanding and framing dominant and oppressive culture.\n\nAfter the workshop\, participants should be prepared to go back to their organizations ready and able to engage in an institutional conversation about DEI/B/J\, support the start and/or continuation of an organizational DEI/B/J journey\, and graduate to the Exploring Equity 201 Pathways course offering\, which moves participants to operationalizing equity. This class is taught by Danae Aicher \nCost 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.  Attendance is mandatory for both days to attend. *we limit a maximum of 3 registrants per organization for each class. \nPlease let us know if you are in need of special accommodations for any of our classes by emailing us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org. \nThe 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.
URL:https://nonprofitpathways.org/event/nonprofit-fundamentals-exploring-equity-101-feb-5-6-two-part-series-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250206T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204746
CREATED:20241219T160720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T160720Z
UID:17003-1738834200-1738845000@nonprofitpathways.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Fundamentals: Exploring Equity 101 (Feb. 5 & 6 - two part series)
DESCRIPTION:*this is a two part workshop held online via Zoom\, three hours each day (total of 6 hours) to complete class\, February 5 & 6; 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Click HERE to register. \nDuring this six-hour course is designed for people working in non-profit organizations who want to be a part of affecting change within their organizations. Whether or not you are new to an equity journey or have a developed lens and analysis\, the workshop will support you in: \n\nInterrogating your organization’s commitment and readiness for institutionalizing DEI/B/J (Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion/Belonging/Justice)\,\nExploring and developing language\, and\nUnderstanding and framing dominant and oppressive culture.\n\nAfter the workshop\, participants should be prepared to go back to their organizations ready and able to engage in an institutional conversation about DEI/B/J\, support the start and/or continuation of an organizational DEI/B/J journey\, and graduate to the Exploring Equity 201 Pathways course offering\, which moves participants to operationalizing equity. This class is taught by Danae Aicher \nCost 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.  Attendance is mandatory for both days to attend. *we limit a maximum of 3 registrants per organization for each class. \nPlease let us know if you are in need of special accommodations for any of our classes by emailing us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org. \nThe 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.
URL:https://nonprofitpathways.org/event/nonprofit-fundamentals-exploring-equity-101-feb-5-6-two-part-series/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250225T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250225T093000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204746
CREATED:20250115T210654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T210654Z
UID:17050-1740472200-1740475800@nonprofitpathways.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Virtual Coffee Hour - February 25
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Nonprofit 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. \nThere’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! \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to email us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org.
URL:https://nonprofitpathways.org/event/nonprofit-virtual-coffee-hour-february-25/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204746
CREATED:20241219T160713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T160713Z
UID:17006-1740562200-1740573000@nonprofitpathways.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Fundamentals: Fundraising Essentials 201 - Expanding Your Impact (Feb. 26 & 27 - two part series)
DESCRIPTION:*this is a two part workshop held online via Zoom\, three hours each day (total of 6 hours) to complete class\, February 26 & 27; 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Click HERE to register. \n* Recommended prerequisite: CFRE and/or 5+ years of professional fundraising or development experience. \nDo you find yourself pulled in multiple directions to raise funds to support your organization’s work? In this 200-level workshop\, you will learn how to create reliable systems that result in increased giving. The key to achieving your organization’s next level of success is expanding your donor and prospect pipeline from acquisition to transformational giving. In this interactive workshop\, you will cover the science and best practices for effective major donor fundraising\, mid-level donors and upgrades\, and strategic donor segmentation. We will also explore new messaging concepts that engage funders in need of\, and impacted by\, your organization’s work. Get ready to develop practical strategies for implementation that strengthen your fundraising plan\, share ideas with colleagues\, and tailor several systems to apply in your own work. This class is taught by Angela Kemper\, MA\, CFRE. \nCost 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.  Attendance is mandatory for both days to attend. *we limit a maximum of 3 registrants per organization for each class. \nPlease let us know if you are in need of special accommodations for any of our classes by emailing us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org. \nThe 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.
URL:https://nonprofitpathways.org/event/nonprofit-fundamentals-fundraising-essentials-201-expanding-your-impact-feb-26-27-two-part-series-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T123000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204746
CREATED:20241219T160706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T160706Z
UID:17007-1740648600-1740659400@nonprofitpathways.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Fundamentals: Fundraising Essentials 201 - Expanding Your Impact (Feb. 26 & 27 - two part series)
DESCRIPTION:*this is a two part workshop held online via Zoom\, three hours each day (total of 6 hours) to complete class\, February 26 & 27; 9:30am – 12:30 pm. Click HERE to register. \n* Recommended prerequisite: CFRE and/or 5+ years of professional fundraising or development experience. \nDo you find yourself pulled in multiple directions to raise funds to support your organization’s work? In this 200-level workshop\, you will learn how to create reliable systems that result in increased giving. The key to achieving your organization’s next level of success is expanding your donor and prospect pipeline from acquisition to transformational giving. In this interactive workshop\, you will cover the science and best practices for effective major donor fundraising\, mid-level donors and upgrades\, and strategic donor segmentation. We will also explore new messaging concepts that engage funders in need of\, and impacted by\, your organization’s work. Get ready to develop practical strategies for implementation that strengthen your fundraising plan\, share ideas with colleagues\, and tailor several systems to apply in your own work. This class is taught by Angela Kemper\, MA\, CFRE. \nCost 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.  Attendance is mandatory for both days to attend. *we limit a maximum of 3 registrants per organization for each class. \nPlease let us know if you are in need of special accommodations for any of our classes by emailing us at contact@nonprofitpathways.org. \nThe 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.
URL:https://nonprofitpathways.org/event/nonprofit-fundamentals-fundraising-essentials-201-expanding-your-impact-feb-26-27-two-part-series/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250228T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T204746
CREATED:20250210T202623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T144024Z
UID:17083-1740736800-1740754800@nonprofitpathways.org
SUMMARY:Western NC Nonprofit Policy Conversation
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.  PLEASE CLICK REGISTRATION LINK TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST. \nHosted in collaboration with WNC Nonprofit Pathways and the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits\, the Nonprofit Policy Conversation will bring together nonprofit leaders to discuss public policy issues that are important to WNC nonprofits and the people and communities they serve. REGISTER HERE. \nLocation: Holiday Inn Biltmore West\, Forest Ballroom\, 435 Smokey Park Highway\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nCost: $25 for NC Center Members & Sustainers | $35 for General Admission (paid to the NC Center for Nonprofits) \nEvent Details: \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm – David Heinen\, Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy at the NC Center for Nonprofits\, will provide a briefing on nonprofit sector trends and key public policy challenges and possible solutions for nonprofits in 2025 and beyond. With several major policy developments affecting the nonprofit sector in the past week and the state legislative session opening\, this will be a timely and important conversation not to miss! \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch & Networking \nA buffet lunch will be provided. \n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Dr. Chris Cooper\, Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University\, will discuss North Carolina’s political climate and its impact on nonprofits. Dr. Cooper notes\, “North Carolina politics can be confusing. From one vantage point\, it looks like the Republicans control the state and will for the foreseeable future. From another vantage point\, it looks like the Democrats are ascendent and poised to take over any minute.” \nDr. Cooper will discuss the reality of a purple North Carolina—a state where political competitiveness is the rule of the day\, power is temporary\, and the stakes are consistently and exhaustingly high.
URL:https://nonprofitpathways.org/event/western-nc-nonprofit-policy-conversation/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR