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Charlene Turner
Nonprofit Workshops
Charlene Turner
DevoCenter Digital Library

DevoCenter Digital Library
Our digital library is a learning space for nonprofit leaders with small teams that need to make a big impact. Browse or search topics that cover important subjects like management, marketing and proposal writing. Join the Changemakers Program today to access articles, templates, worksheets and grant opportunities to help you get the job done.

Free Nonprofit Meetup

Our Next Free Meetup
January 23, 2025 | 1 hour

We’ll discuss “What’s New In Nonprofit Tech?” What tools can we use to improve business operations and organizational processes. Learn how technology and automation can help us create sustainable businesses and achieve our missions. We’ll cover ChatGBT, TechSoup, Wave Accounting, Canva, GuideStar and more!

This event is for women currently working in or planning to start a nonprofit organization, who are interested in collaboration, strategic planning and making a real impact in our communities.

Nonprofit Workshops

Join us for professional learning and networking for women in nonprofit roles. Pre-register for upcoming workshops.

Join The Changemakers Program

Join The Changemakers Program
Year Round Professional Learning and Coaching

Are you a nonprofit leader looking to improve operations and prepare for funding? This program will provide the resources, support, and community you need to succeed. This program is about more than just resources—it's about empowering leaders like you to build better nonprofits, preparing your organization for long-term sustainability and success. Let’s move forward together.

The annual program fee is $595. If you’d like to join but are in need of matching grants to cover the costs, click the 'financial hardship' checkbox and we'll follow up with you.

DevoCenter Digital Library

DevoCenter Digital Library
Our digital library is a learning space for nonprofit leaders with small teams that need to make a big impact. Browse or search topics that cover important subjects like management, marketing and proposal writing. Join the Changemakers Program today to access articles, templates, worksheets and grant opportunities to help you get the job done.

Nonprofit Technology

Explore Nonprofit Tech Donations and Discounts
Nonprofit entrepreneurs and managers wear many hats. In addition to running programs, leaders have to be familiar with technology that supports operations, marketing and fundraising.

Nonprofit organizations use technology to increase efficiency and productivity, improve communication and collaboration, enhance fundraising and donor engagement, expand reach and impact, deliver better data and reporting, and save money.

Here are the resources that we use to get things done with ease.

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Erika Perry | Youth Talk United

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Changemaker | Youth Talk United - Birmingham, AL
Youth sports, workshops, and volunteer opportunities to prepare and inspire future leaders.

Erika Perry serves as Executive Director and founded Youth Talk United to provide young people with mentorship to help them feel empowered, gain self-awareness, and express their thoughts and feelings about everyday issues. Erika was accepted into the DevoCenter Changemakers program because of her dedication to providing personal development and leadership opportunities for youth.

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Catisha Toney | Coates College and Career Strategies

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Coates Inc., Gary, IN
Community service and educational opportunities for college and career success.

The Coates Inc. vision is educational equity for under-served communities so that all students can attain college and career success.

They organize community service opportunities and college and career events for teens and young adults, work with administrative leaders to develop and customize college and career readiness curriculum, and walk students and their caregivers through the college admissions and applications processes.

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Aynda Kanyama-Jackson | No Stones Movement

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Changemaker | No Stones Movement - Atlanta, GA
Holistic learning through academics, after school enrichment and volunteerism.

No Stones Movement (NSM) is a non-profit dedicated to nurturing the mental, physical, spiritual and creative journey of Atlanta's inner city youth.

NSM empowers teens and young adults by helping them expand their mind, enhance their spirits, strengthen their bodies and embrace their culture so that they can demonstrate the best versions of themselves and be an asset to their communities. Their vision is the holistic development of inner-city youth, ready to lead in GA.

Nonprofit Grants

Nonprofit Grants
Finding funding for your start-up nonprofit can be a daunting task. However, with a lot of preparation and a little guidance, your organization can partner with funders to deliver meaningful programs to those who need it most.

Get a head-start and help funders find your 501c3 by claiming your profile at guidestar.org and registering with benevity.org, cybergrants.com and yourcausegrants.com.

For North Carolina Nonprofits

Find Links To Start and Run Your North Carolina Nonprofit
There are lots of resources available for someone starting a nonprofit organization. Founders need to ensure that the organization is set up correctly and complies with relevant laws and regulations.

Understanding 501c3 incorporation, knowing where to go for legal and technical support, keeping up with state compliance, and accessing data for grant writing is essential for successful nonprofit managers.

Here are a few links to get you started.

Grant Opportunities

Getting Started with Nonprofit Grants
Finding funding for your start-up nonprofit can be a daunting task. However, with a lot of preparation and a little guidance, your organization can partner with funders to deliver meaningful programs to those who need it most.

Get a head-start and help funders find your 501c3 by claiming your profile at guidestar.org and registering with benevity.org, cybergrants.com and yourcausegrants.com.

Introduction to Service-Learning

Service-Learning for Youth Programs
Service-Learning is form of experiential education where learning occurs through a cycle of action and reflection as leaders seek to achieve real objectives for the community and deeper understanding and skills for themselves. Service-learning supports for students include:

  • Self Reflection: Personal Development, Critical Thinking and Social-Emotional Wellness

  • Community Love: Meaningful Service, Civic Engagement and Sense of Belonging

  • Academics: Learning Objectives, Knowledge & Skills Acquisition and STEAM Education

Introduction to Servant Leadership

Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership is a management style and a process that prioritizes the greater good over individual interests. Nonprofit Servant Leaders serve employees, program participants and the community with humility, intention and care. When considering servant leadership the goal is to understand service as a leadership model and discuss its significance, characteristics and role in nonprofit management.

What distinguishes servant leadership from other leadership models is the connection to community and commitment to developing others holistically.

Nonprofit Compliance | End of Year Board Checklist

Use This Checklist Annually With Your Board
Board members are expected to provide leadership to a nonprofit organization. They are responsible for establishing policy and ensuring compliance, while the executive director (ED) is responsible for implementation and operational oversight.

Governance policies, insurance, brand presentation, strategic planning, organizational objectives and partnerships should all be revisited and understood by all leaders.

Boards will engage in different activities based on size, history, leadership styles and other factors, however, there are a few things that all boards should do at least annually.

Nonprofit Recruiting Resources

Recruiting Volunteers and Professionals For Your Nonprofit
Recruiting volunteers and professionals to help forward your organizations mission is essential. Working with others who care about nonprofit work and who care about your cause is the best way to ensure the sustainability of your business, and achieve maximum impact, while having lots of fun.

Finding candidates for volunteer, board leadership and staff roles who align to your organizations values is key. Here are some resources to help you grow your team.

Nonprofit Vocabulary

Understanding Nonprofit Vocabulary and Keywords
Nonprofit organizations often work with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, clients, government agencies, and the general public. Understanding nonprofit vocabulary can help ensure clear and effective communication with these stakeholders.

Get familiar with these terms and keywords for clear communication, compliance, effective management, and better decision making.

Service-Learning Vocabulary

What Is Service-Learning?
Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that combines community service with academic instruction in order to provide a meaningful and hands-on learning experience for students. It is often used in K-12 and higher education settings as a way to enhance student learning, foster civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Through service-learning, students are able to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world situations and make a positive impact in their community.

We love service-learning because it improves self-esteem, communication skills, academic outcomes, and community well-being.

Truist Foundation

Truist Foundation funds research and educational programs that respond to an unmet financial education, investor education or investor protection need for a target audience.

Focus: Building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses

Due Date: March 31, July 31 and November 30

Funding Range: The minimum grant is $5,000; Grant amounts are based program strength, reach and impact.

Finra Investor Education Foundation

Finra Investor Education Foundation funds research and educational programs that respond to an unmet financial education, investor education or investor protection need for a target audience.

Focus: financial education, financial research, educating young people/ older people/ minority populations and investor protection practices.

Due Date: requests accepted year-round (rolling basis)

Funding Range: no set minimum or maximum grant amount