Guide to Pathways Services
WHAT WE OFFER: A GUIDE TO NONPROFIT PATHWAYS SERVICES
Listed below are the services you can access to help strengthen your nonprofit organization.
Please scroll through this information and, if after reviewing the chart you have questions, feel free to send us an email (contact@nonprofitpathways.org)
Note: Pathways services are only available to groups located in or serving one or more of the 18 counties of western NC (designated as our service area).
FOR A PRINTABLE GUIDE TO PATHWAYS SERVICES (.pdf file), click here.
- Level 1- Introductory Services are open to all.
- Level 2 - Assessment includes an on-line tool (open to all) and coaching (must meet Intermediate criteria);
- Level 3 - Intermediate Services have criteria based on an organization's size and development;
- Level 4 - Intensive Services are more in-depth and selective (groups prioritized by Pathways funders). For program details, go to www.nonprofitpathways.org under "What We Offer" and click on the highlighted program name. If, after reviewing this Guide, you have questions, email us: contact@nonprofitpathways.org.
LEVEL 1 - INTRODUCTORY SERVICES: Build Skills |
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| Who Participates? | Pathways Program | Cost / Access | Location / Timing | Benefits |
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Any nonprofit leader (Staff or board; level varies - basic or advanced) |
Workshops: |
Approx. $90 per person; ½ price scholarship for any WNC nonprofit | One-day courses; offered at multiple locations in WNC Scheduled In Fall and Spring |
Practical information on managing your nonprofit to apply directly at your organization |
| Any organization located in or serving western North Carolina (Staff or board; intro level) |
Workshops: Nonprofit Fundamentals courses on eight topics: Planning, Board Development, Finances, Fundraising, Communication, Evaluation, Human Resources, and Advocacy |
Approx. $90 per person; ½ price scholarship for any WNC nonprofit | One-day courses; offered in Asheville Scheduled in Fall and Spring |
Practical information to apply directly at your organization; free consultation available from instructor |
| Any organization located in or serving western North Carolina (Staff and board leaders) |
Nonprofit Leadership Forum | Approx. $25 per person | Held each Fall in Asheville | Network with peers; Learn about current topics and trends |
| Any organization located in or serving western North Carolina (All staff and board) |
Nonprofit Compliance Update | Approx. $25 per person | Held each Spring in Asheville | Network with peers; Learn new and ongoing legal requirements |
LEVEL 2 - ORGANIZATION ASSESSMENT |
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| Who Participates? | Pathways Program | Cost / Access | Location / Timing | Benefits |
| Any organization located in or serving western North Carolina (Multiple organization leaders - staff and board) |
On-Line Assessment: Core Capacity Assessment Tool -Introductory version |
$50 per organization for 1st time takers | Available, on-line, ongoing | Customized report rates your organization in Core Capacities and Organization Culture; also placement on Nonprofit Lifecycle |
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WNC Nonprofit that meets Intermediate criteria (Small group of organization leaders) |
Organization Coaching Session | By application; No deadlines; Free | At your organization; At your requested time | Discuss and prioritize your capacity needs with an experienced professional |
LEVEL 3 - INTERMEDIATE SERVICES: Organization Change |
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Intermediate criteria - must meet these to access Intermediate level services:
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| Who Participates? | Pathways Program | Cost / Access | Location / Timing | Benefits |
| WNC Nonprofit; meets Intermediate criteria, including completion of I-CCAT assessment tool (Full board and key staff) |
On-Site Training: |
By application; No deadlines; Sliding scale $300 to $500 *Free for qualifying organizations until Jan. 1, 2012 |
At your organization; At your requested time | Teaches best practices; identifies strengths and areas for improvement, provides plan for prioritized "next steps" |
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WNC Nonprofit that meets Intermediate criteria AND has completed Organization Coaching Session (Staff and board as appropriate for focus of grant) |
NOTE: Grants limited to funders' priority areas |
By application; Quarterly deadlines; No fee-grant supported Deadlines: |
At your organization; Duration usually one year or less | Based on your Assessment results, get customized consulting to help your organization address key capacity issues |
LEVEL 4 - INTENSIVE SERVICES - Increase Impact |
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The following services are available for select groups that have been prioritized by Pathways funding partners:
If you are interested in these programs, send an email to contact@nonprofitpathways.org for more information. |
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