Guilford Nonprofit Consortium

06/05/2026

It’s graduation day for the Consortium’s Executive Leadership Academy and ELA 2026 has shown up!

This group of 10 local nonprofit leaders have worked together for 6 months to learn from (and with) Center for Creative Leadership faculty to explore their leadership styles, learn new skills, and build resilience strategies.

Today, we are learning from Abigail Dunne-Moses, one of the wisest people around. More photos to come.

05/05/2026

Being an advocate for your cause and effectively communicating your story to policymakers and other key stakeholders is more important than ever. During a time of unprecedented stress on nonprofits, join us and Barbara Lentz on May 14th to learn more about the strategic importance of advocacy and communications to your mission! Guilford Nonprofit Consortium members can receive the HandsOn Supporting Partner rate when they register! https://ps0077.handsonconnect.org/event-detail?Event_ID__c=a2fUp0000030o7x

02/27/2026

It’s more important than ever to break through organization siloes that don’t serve our community well. Simulations that center experiences of real people help break barriers and build something better. Well done, Guilford County Continuum of Care! Eager to learn about and support what’s next!

02/27/2026

Cheers to deep, trusted relationships that are at the core of the nonprofit sector. Well done, Operation SEED INC!

(Consortium members: Tag us in your “good news” posts so we can share what you’re doing with followers! Have a great weekend.)

02/18/2026

Engaging Board & Volunteers in Fundraising (without the Awkwardness)

Many organizations struggle to involve board members and volunteers in fundraising in a way that feels comfortable and effective. This session will explore practical approaches to training, equipping, and supporting boards and volunteers - using case studies of organizations that have seen increased engagement and confidence.

As always, bring your triumphs, struggles and lessons learned for this learning conversation.

To register for the in-person session, visit https://loom.ly/G_gcLng
To register for the virtual session, visit https://loom.ly/3tR3DLI

01/27/2026

Applications open this Friday!

Each year, Guilford County provides funds to a variety of community organizations meeting the definition of a 501(c) non-profit to facilitate economically, culturally, and civically valuable services. Applications for funding open on Friday, Jan. 30.

But before applying, we encourage interested organizations to attend a virtual information session on the CBO application process.

📅 Information Session Details: Monday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams.

Interested parties can visit https://ow.ly/ETUF50XU2Wr to register for an information session and to learn more about on the CBO application.

01/26/2026

Check out this article highlighting the work of member organzation Glenwood Together as they shape community-centered investments in the Glenwood neighborhood. https://greensborothread.com/news/business/development/glenwood-affordable-housing-greensboro-nc/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwPkUMhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe0XW52hMsiPdIL0SXctuhCNuDy8j06b82hA-wMGGICUKXPEi-vu05KYjC35s_aem_iF61nXEhX49siEy8NWlqnA

The City of Greensboro is selling an old church lot in the Glenwood neighborhood. Residents say it could change the community for years to come.

01/25/2026

A National Town Hall offered by Nonprofit GPS is a national initiative of Nonprofit Financial Commons, BDO Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory Services, and other field leaders

Many nonprofits have been rocked this past year by disruptions to some of their major revenue streams, and this can threaten to force decisions about the shape and scope of each organization. While there are many potential strategies available, some will be far more effective for certain organizations than others.

- Should you try to replace the revenue you have lost? If so, from where?
- Should you try to cut costs and wait out what may be a temporary revenue dip?
- Should you consider an earned-revenue initiative?
- Should you suspend a program or transfer it to another organization?
- Is now the right time to try an expansion or an entirely different organizational design?

Each of these paths may be appropriate for some nonprofits and ill-advised for others. Every organization is unique in its context, mission, and business model, and understanding those differences is essential to choosing an effective strategy.

In this session, we will introduce a business-model-centered framework for navigating change, designed to help leaders sift through the array of possible responses to new challenges. Informed by insights from seasoned leaders and grounded in deep research on nonprofit business models, this tool focuses decision-makers on the starting point of their own organizational strengths and structure as they examine potential actions informed by the current context, available resources, and the impact of policy changes.

In this session, we will explore:

- Why different types of nonprofits may need to prioritize different strategies
- Key variables to assess before committing to a strategic direction
- A practical decision-making framework to use with boards and other stakeholders

You can learn more about Nonprofit GPS at npgps.org/
To register for the session, visit https://nonprofitfinancials-22317552.hs-sites.com/financial-implications

In this session, we will introduce a business-model-centered framework for navigating change, designed to help leaders sift through the array of possible responses to new challenges. Informed by insights from seasoned leaders and grounded in deep research on nonprofit business models, this tool focu...

01/24/2026

A huge thanks to local nonprofits who have mobilized (and nonprofit professionals who have been working overtime) to help community members stay safe before, during and after the incoming storm. Your work is essential and it does not go unnoticed.

Want to shout out a particular nonprofit? Share in the comments!

Please stay safe as we weather the storm. We remain in this together.