Change is ahead!  In response to new times and a recent independent evaluation of Pathways services, we are altering some of our programming in ways that we believe will be more effective at strengthing the WNC nonprofit sector.  New and adapted offerings will be announced in the early fall. Please stay tuned.

MEANWHILE, HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW:

Fall 2010 Duke Nonprofit Management Courses Now Open for Registration -- Three Nonprofit Fundamentals courses (Planning, Board Basics, and Financial Management) plus five other topics are offered here in Western North Carolina between September and December.  Click here for the full run-down and sign up on-line by clicking on a specific course on the calendar, at right.

WNC Common Grant -- Western North Carolina funding organizations are joining together to offer a common list of questions and budget format to strengthen and simplify the application process for nonprofits.  Click on WNC Common Grant (above or in navigation pane, at left) for details and a slide-show orientation session.

New and Timely Resources to Assist Your Work

Top Ten Trends to Watch for 2010 -- This is a brief, high priority read if you wish to stay on top of what's ahead for the nonprofit sector.  From the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast! -- Read this provocative article about organizational culture and think about how your group interacts.  From LaPiana Consulting.

Learn "Financial Leadership" -- The best guides out there now.

Blue Avocado - Check out this newsletter about nonprofits that is filled with rich content, sage wisdom, and some wackiness, too.  Sign up for future issues to stay informed and amused about this work we do.