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QENO is a partnership

QENO is a collaborative initiative involving UNCW, funders, civic leaders, and community organizations aimed at enhancing the capacity of nonprofits and boosting philanthropy in southeastern North Carolina. Our mission includes providing resources for workshops, hosting networking events, connecting board members with nonprofits, and linking expert consultants with organizations in need. With a focus on strategic planning, capacity building, and governance, QENO strives to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the nonprofit sector while increasing community engagement and philanthropy.

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QENO is a partnership

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  1. QENO is a partnership Funders Nonprofits UNCW

  2. Our Mission 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. What We Do • 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

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

  4. Partner #2: Legacy Funders

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

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

  7. How QENO Brings It All Together

  8. Our Results 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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!

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

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