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Charlene Turner
DevoCenter Digital Library

DevoCenter Digital Library
Our digital library is a learning space for nonprofit leaders with small teams that need to make a big impact. Browse or search topics that cover important subjects like management, marketing and proposal writing. Join the Changemakers Program today to access articles, templates, worksheets and grant opportunities to help you get the job done.

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Free Nonprofit Meetup

Our Next Free Meetup
We host quarterly meetups with the next free event happening in June 2024.
meetup.devocenterdigital.org

Join us online to connect, share, and celebrate the vital role of women in community service. We'll discuss our goals, successes, and challenges in business and share our stories and achievements in community service.

This event is for women currently working in or planning to start a nonprofit organization, who are interested in collaboration, strategic planning and making a real impact in our communities.

Nonprofit Technology

Explore Nonprofit Tech Donations and Discounts
Nonprofit entrepreneurs and managers wear many hats. In addition to running programs, leaders have to be familiar with technology that supports operations, marketing and fundraising.

Nonprofit organizations use technology to increase efficiency and productivity, improve communication and collaboration, enhance fundraising and donor engagement, expand reach and impact, deliver better data and reporting, and save money.

Here are the resources that we use to get things done with ease.

Nonprofit Grants

Nonprofit Grants
Finding funding for your start-up nonprofit can be a daunting task. However, with a lot of preparation and a little guidance, your organization can partner with funders to deliver meaningful programs to those who need it most.

Get a head-start and help funders find your 501c3 by claiming your profile at guidestar.org and registering with benevity.org, cybergrants.com and yourcausegrants.com.

For North Carolina Nonprofits

Find Links To Start and Run Your North Carolina Nonprofit
There are lots of resources available for someone starting a nonprofit organization. Founders need to ensure that the organization is set up correctly and complies with relevant laws and regulations.

Understanding 501c3 incorporation, knowing where to go for legal and technical support, keeping up with state compliance, and accessing data for grant writing is essential for successful nonprofit managers.

Here are a few links to get you started.

Introduction to Service-Learning

Service-Learning for Youth Programs
Service-Learning is form of experiential education where learning occurs through a cycle of action and reflection as leaders seek to achieve real objectives for the community and deeper understanding and skills for themselves. Service-learning supports for students include:

  • Self Reflection: Personal Development, Critical Thinking and Social-Emotional Wellness

  • Community Love: Meaningful Service, Civic Engagement and Sense of Belonging

  • Academics: Learning Objectives, Knowledge & Skills Acquisition and STEAM Education

Introduction to Servant Leadership

Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership is a management style and a process that prioritizes the greater good over individual interests. Nonprofit Servant Leaders serve employees, program participants and the community with humility, intention and care. When considering servant leadership the goal is to understand service as a leadership model and discuss its significance, characteristics and role in nonprofit management.

What distinguishes servant leadership from other leadership models is the connection to community and commitment to developing others holistically.

Nonprofit Compliance | End of Year Board Checklist

Use This Checklist Annually With Your Board
Board members are expected to provide leadership to a nonprofit organization. They are responsible for establishing policy and ensuring compliance, while the executive director (ED) is responsible for implementation and operational oversight.

Governance policies, insurance, brand presentation, strategic planning, organizational objectives and partnerships should all be revisited and understood by all leaders.

Boards will engage in different activities based on size, history, leadership styles and other factors, however, there are a few things that all boards should do at least annually.

Nonprofit Recruiting Resources

Recruiting Volunteers and Professionals For Your Nonprofit
Recruiting volunteers and professionals to help forward your organizations mission is essential. Working with others who care about nonprofit work and who care about your cause is the best way to ensure the sustainability of your business, and achieve maximum impact, while having lots of fun.

Finding candidates for volunteer, board leadership and staff roles who align to your organizations values is key. Here are some resources to help you grow your team.

Nonprofit Vocabulary

Understanding Nonprofit Vocabulary and Keywords
Nonprofit organizations often work with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, clients, government agencies, and the general public. Understanding nonprofit vocabulary can help ensure clear and effective communication with these stakeholders.

Get familiar with these terms and keywords for clear communication, compliance, effective management, and better decision making.

Service-Learning Vocabulary

What Is Service-Learning?
Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that combines community service with academic instruction in order to provide a meaningful and hands-on learning experience for students. It is often used in K-12 and higher education settings as a way to enhance student learning, foster civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Through service-learning, students are able to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world situations and make a positive impact in their community.

We love service-learning because it improves self-esteem, communication skills, academic outcomes, and community well-being.