2. QENO is a partnership UNCW NonprofitsFunders

3. What is all the quack about QENO? Well, we’ve got answers… You may be wondering…

4. QENO is a partnership UNCW NonprofitsFunders

5. QENO is a partnership between UNCW, funders, civic leaders and other community organizations to help build the capacity of nonprofit organizations and increase philanthropy in southeastern North Carolina. Locate resources to support workshops & training on topics of interest to nonprofits Host networking events Connect potential board members to nonprofit boards Connect expert consultants with nonprofits who desire their help Our Mission What We Do

6. Partner #1: UNCW MPA Program -Nonprofit research -2006 Needs Assessment Report Public Service & Continuing Studies -Event Planning -Human Resources

7. Partner #2: Legacy Funders City of WilmingtonUNCWK. B. Reynolds FoundationCape Fear Memorial FoundationUnited Way of the Cape Fear AreaThe Landfall FoundationCommunity Foundation of Southeastern NC

8. Partner #3: Nonprofits More than 2,000 501(c)(3) organizations Sectors: Health, Human Services, Arts, Environmental, Educational Diverse funding & operational capability

9. We specialize in: Capacity Building Strategic Planning Human Resources Management Board Governance Financial Management Resource Development

10. QENO Executive Director roundtable Sponsorships for nonprofit recognition and volunteer programs Skills development training for boards and nonprofit staff Consultations & one on one program; timely debriefings to better target high-need areas Board governance training New board orientation (Board Connect) Pre-orientation checklist for prospective board members (Board Connect) How QENO Brings It All Together

11. In 2009: 77 local nonprofit leaders attended “Achieving in Tough Times,” a QENO conference led by internationally known nonprofit management expert Hal Williams. 75 nonprofit representatives attended one of six QENO board governance training sessions Workshops: Social Networking rating 4.7; (5 = Excellent) Reaching & Surpassing Goals Through Strategic Planning rating 4.8; Leadership Institute 4.96 Since June 2009, nonprofit executive directors have attended Roundtables, representing 60 organizations: participation has doubled to an average of 30 O UR R ESULTS

12. Looking Toward Tomorrow: QENO’s Short Term goals: Improve nonprofit capacity Increase workshop and consultation offerings & attendance Increase communication across the nonprofit sector Expand awareness of the importance, size and scope of the nonprofit sector; increase philanthropy

13. Looking Toward Tomorrow: QENO’s Long Term Goals Improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the nonprofit sector in southeastern NC Increase philanthropy in the region

14. Want to help? Volunteer with a local nonprofit you feel passionate about. [ Cape Fear Volunteer Center 392-8180 ] Donate to your local nonprofit. Become a board member Tell your nonprofit about QENO!

15. Thank you for your time. Questions? Contact Karen Pappas pappask@uncw.edu 910.962.2762 www.uncw.edu/qeno