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.

2010 Compliance Update -- REGISTER NOW! This annual session will be held on April 30, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (expanded information and interactive format) in Asheville.  In a surprisingly engaging day, David Heinen, Public Policy Director with the N.C. Center for Nonprofits, will guide you through the ins-and-outs of the many regulations that apply to nonprofits. 

Duke Nonprofit Management Program -- REGISTER NOW!  Classes are held across the WNC mountains and are listed at right in the calendar section.  Click on a calendar listing to see a description and registration link.   Pick a course or two to sharpen your skills during the Winter-Spring 2010 session in western NC.  Experienced instructors will help re-tool your leadership and organization for success. Scholarships available to anyone - staff or volunteer - working with a WNC nonprofit..

Is the economy taking its toll on your organization? Here's help, now:

Sustainability Consultancy -- NEW! Targeted, on-site expert help to analyze your organization and finances in order to be prepared for success in tough times. These mini-consultancies are for groups that work on health issues, serve essential community needs, and/or are located in the seven southwestern NC counties (Region A).

Organizational Development Grant -- Get a consultant to work closely with you on priority areas, from strategic planning to financial management or fund development.  Available to WNC groups in targeted areas

Resources of the moment...

Nonprofit Finance Fund -- Recent survey on impact of economy on the nonprofit sector.  Also see this excellent presentation on Tools for Tough Times.

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.