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QENO is a partnership

QENO is a partnership. Funders. Nonprofits. UNCW. 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.

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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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