Nonprofit Leadership Training Program 2019

Organizations not participating, but interested in new board members

Nonprofits

Big Brothers Big Sisters – page 3 Donna Dunlap, CEO - donna.dunlap@bbbscentralcarolinas.org

BikeWalk North Carolina – page 5 Terry Lansdell, Executive Director – director@bikewalknc.org ; 980-213-6446

Charity League – page 6

Olivia Fortson, President – TheOliviaForston@gmail.com ; 704-650-0090 Shirley Cress Dudley, Publicity Chair – ShirleyCressDudley@gmail.com ; 704-904-2642

Lakewood Preschool Cooperative – page 7

Martha Eubank, Board Member – meubank@bellsouth.net Latin American Coalition – page 8

Jonathan Peebles, Development and Operations Director - jpeebles@mylac.org ; 704-941-2559 Supportive Housing Communities – page 9 Kelly Lynn, Executive Director – kelly@aplacetoliveagain.org Pamela Jefsen, CEO – pamela@aplacetoliveagain.org Teaching Fellows Institute – page 12

Barbara Caldwell, Director – director@teachingfellowsinstitute.org ; 704-759-6410 The Harvest Center of Charlotte – page 16

Melinda Smith, Implementer/Integrator – msmith@theharvestcenter.org ; 704-439-6489 Colin Pinkney, Executive Director - serve@theharvestcenter.org

Our Mission: The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas (BBBSCC) is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1 to1 relationships that change their lives for the better forever! Vision: That all children achieve success in life.

Thousands of children in our community have great potential – to graduate high school and attend college or to get a living wage job that enables them to provide for themselves and their families, to realize their dreams and be impactful members of our community. Many need the support of an adult who can serve as their guide to help them break the cycle of generational poverty. BBBSCC provides community and school based programs that support children who are living with the challenges of poverty, living in a single parent household with limited resources and/or have an incarcerated parent. We serve children ages 5-18 years of age in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and York Counties. We are committed to positive outcomes for youth and so we track the impact of our mentoring relationships academically, social-emotionally and behaviorally. We also monitor for improvements made and we provide a continuum of services to support a child’s development. Expectations of Board Members • Passion for helping youth in our community

• Attend board meetings (5-6 per year)

• Serve on a board committee and actively support the goals of that committee

• Utilize social capital to build awareness of BBBSCC’s mission

• Attend special events (1-2 per year), e.g., Big Breakfast, Bowl For Kid’s Sake, Big Day of Golf

• Utilize expertise to support fulfillment of BBBSCC’s mission

• Develop and drive strategic plan • Give or Get $10,000 annually Board Committees: Governance, Finance, Marketing and Development, Events

Term: Up to three - two year terms

Fast Facts

MISSION:ThemissionofBikeWalkNCistoempowerpeopleinNorthCarolinatousehuman-poweredtransportationasnormal,environmentallyresponsible,efficient,healthyandsafemodesoftravel.

GOALS:ThegoalsofBikeWalkNCinclude:•Increasingtheuseofhuman-poweredandsustainablemodesoftransportationthroughoutthestateofNC;•Promotingroutineaccommodationsfornon-motorizedmodesoftransportationthroughoutthestateofNC;•Educatingthepublicaboutappropriatewaystosafelysharetheuseofourtransportationnetwork;•Promotingnon-motorizedtransportationforhealth,physicalactivityandrecreation;•Promotingtourismbasedonnon-motorizedtransportation;•Increasingcommunicationamongorganizationswithsimilargoals;•Educatingthepublicandlegislatureaboutbicycleandpedestrianissuesandneeds;•Promotingincreasedpublicandprivatefundingforon-roadandoff-roadfacilitiesGEOGRAPHY:TheBikeWalkNCBoardserve2yeartermsandwillconsistofaminimumof10membersandsevenoftheBoardMemberswillbeelectedaccordingtothefollowingformula:Atleast2fromthemountains;Atleast2fromthecoast;and3BoardMembersfromthepiedmont.DUTIES:Thereshallbefourofficersoftheboard,consistingofaPresident,Vice-President,SecretaryandTreasurer.Theirdutiesareasfollows:•ThePresidentwillactasChairoftheboardandshallconveneregularlyscheduledboard.•TheVice-Presidentshallpresideovercommitteesonspecialsubjectsasdesignatedbytheboard.•TheSecretaryshallberesponsibleforkeepingrecordsofboardactionsandassuringthatcorporaterecordsaremaintained.•TheTreasurershallmakeareportateachboardmeetingandassistinthepreparationofthebudget,helpdevelopfundraisingplans,fileannualtaxes,respondtoallfinancialinquiries,andmakefinancialinformationavailabletoboardmembers,theIRSandthepublic.JOINUS:Weseekpassionateengagedmemberstohelpinourwork.Wehavebeensuccessfulforover10yearsandhopetocontinuethatsuccessandgrowthintothefuturetoimproveourhealth,theenvironmentandtheeconomythroughactivetransportation.TerryLansdellExecutiveDirectorBikeWalkNC980-213-6446(phone/text)LeagueCyclingInstructor#5979

Charity League www.CharityLeagueOfCharlotte.org Charity League has been impacting the lives of Charlotte Children since 1921 by inspiring them to bridge the opportunity gap and achieve a positive future through education and total wellness. We do this by working alongside Title 1 schools and providing what the children need. These items include uniforms, hygiene items, back packs and books along with anything else the school needs to educate and provide for children. Membership Expectations

Yearly membership fee: $50

Volunteer to the best of their ability Board Expectations

Attend monthly board meetings, and not miss more than 2 a year

Attend monthly general meetings, and not miss more than 2 a year

Lead one of the committees

Serve regularly

Participate in the yearly fundraiser, March 21, 2019. 11am. (Luncheon and silent auction) Board and Leadership Openings/Opportunities

Ways and Means – Development Chair

Secretary

Community Speakers Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Corporate giving

Leadership and Legacy Giving

Fundraising Chair

Grant Writing

Social Events Coordinator

Community Partnership Coordinator

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer an hour or a few hours during the day at one of our schools

Gather donations for schools

Procure donations for our fundraising event

Work with our Four Seasons home decor workshop fundraising

Additional volunteer opportunities Contact Information Olivia Fortson, President: 704-650-0090 TheOliviaForston@gmail.com Shirley Cress Dudley, Publicity Chair, and WIF member:

704-904-2642 ShirleyCressDudley@gmail.com

2018-19 Board of Directors Fitz Barringer, Chair Elizabeth Fagg, Vice Chair John W. Forneris, Secretary Jennifer Orbock, Treasurer Barbara Rein, Past Chair Joe Blackwell Dan Emmons Martha Eubank Michelle Frenzel Suzanne Lamorey Cara D. Lidrbauch Mekisha Mills Rev. Dr. Michael A. Robinson Sue Schreiber Jessica J. Walker LaShonda Young

Executive Director Anthony Howell

LakewoodPreschoolCooperativeATuition-FreeFive-StarPreschool HistoryofCommunityCollaborationLPCwasestablishedasa501(c)3in1995inresponsetotheneedsofchildrenandfamilieslivingintheLakewoodandsurroundingcommunities,anopportunity-challengedneighborhoodlocatedtenminutesfromuptownCharlotte.ThroughthevisionofEducationadvocateClaireTateandwiththehelpofFirstPresbyterianChurch,SmartStart,andothers,LakewoodwasbuiltbyvolunteersasHabitatforHumanityofCharlotte’sonlycommercialconstructionproject.LPC’scurrentfacilityopenedinMay1997servingtwoclassroomsofchildrenrepresentingawidespectrumofcultures.Intheyearssince,hundredsofindividuals,localbusinesses,churchesandfoundationshavedonatedfunding,materialsandtimetomakeLPConeofthetoppreschoolsintheregion.Today50childreninfourclassroomsfromtheagesofsixweekstofiveyearsoldlearnandgrowwithinLakewood’swalls.OurVisionWebelievethatallchildrenlivinginLakewoodandthesurroundingareaswillenterschoolreadytolearncognitively,emotionally,socially,andphysically–andthattheirfamilieswillbepreparedtohelpthechildrenachievesuccessinschoolandinlife.WebelievethattheworkoftheLakewoodPreschoolalsowillstrengthentheLakewoodneighborhoodandotherneighborhoodsitservesbystrengtheningthefamiliesthatmakeittheirhome.Thereisnobetterinvestmentacommunitycanmakethaninthefutureofitschildren.OurMission• Topreparethechildrenforsuccessfulentryandsustainedachievementin

Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools;• Toprovideawelcomingplacewherefamiliescanreceivetheresourcesand

opportunitiestheyneedtofindsolutionstotheirchallengesandstrengthentheirroleastheirchild’sfirstandbestteacher;and

• ToestablishmeaningfulpartnershipswiththeLakewoodCommunityanditsfamiliessothatworkingtogetherwecanenhancethequalityoflifeforeveryoneinthecommunity.

GetInvolved,EngageandHelpChangeaLifeLakewoodPreschool’sBoardofDirectorsisaworkingboardstrivingtoimprovethelivesofthechildrenandfamiliesweserve.OurBoardholdsone-hourmonthlymeetingswithabreakduringthesummer.MembersoftheboardsupporttheExecutiveDirectorandstaff,planLakewood’syearlyfundraisingfestival,ComePlaywithMe!andhelpwithgrantwriting,marketingandfinancialmattersasneeded.Boardtermsarethreeyearsinlengthwiththeoptionforanotherthree-yearrenewal.WiththehiringAnthonyHowell,ourfirstnewExecutiveDirectorinfifteenyears,andthemagnifiedattentioncurrentlyplacedonthevitalimportanceofahigh-qualitypreschooleducation,ourBoardisinauniquepositiontovisionwithMr.HowellaboutLakewood’sfuture.StrategicPlanningandpotentialplansforexpansionareonthehorizonaswecontemplatehowtobestservethechildrenandfamiliesofLakewoodintoourthirddecade.FormorequestionsaboutLakewoodPreschool,pleasecontactboardmemberMarthaEubank(meubank@bellsouth.net)orvisitourwebsite:www.lwpsc.org.

4938 Central Avenue, Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28205 704.531.3848 fax: 704.531.3850 LatinAmericanCoalition.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Raphael J. D. Sebastian Board Chair

James Bazan Vice Chair

Bennie Nunnally Treasurer

Christian Wagner Secretary

Oliver Merino Juliana Cabrales

Susan Webster Suarez

José Hernández-Paris

Executive Director

Board Member Role & Responsibilities

Our Mission

La Coalición is a community of Latin Americans, immigrants, and allies that promotes

full and equal participation of all people in the civic, economic and cultural life of North

Carolina through education, celebration, and advocacy.

Integrate, Advocate, & Celebrate

The Latin American Coalition (LAC) is a community of Latin Americans, immigrants, and

allies that promotes full and equal participation of all people in the civic, economic, and

cultural life of North Carolina through education, celebration, and advocacy. La

Coalición empowers the Charlotte region’s Latino immigrant community to successfully

integrate into their new home through three core services via our Immigrant Welcome

Center, Economic Mobility Center, and Immigrant Integration Center and Law Clinic. In

2017, we empowered 3190 clients by connecting them with our in-house and outreach

services; we improved the financial literacy, computer skills, and English proficiency of

60 ESL student clients, and paired 16 asylum seeker who have gone through family

detention with pro-bono lawyers which saved families over $128,000 in legal fees.

Besides those three services, LAC provides advocacy work to promote civic engagement

and power building among disenfranchised populations through community organizing

and mobilizing. La Coalición also celebrates the many vibrate cultures in Latin America

through five annual cultural events, including A Night in Rio, Day of the Dead, Con A de

Arte, City of Immigrants 5k, and our signature Latin American Festival.

Expectations of Bard Members

• Interpret the organization's work and values to the community, represent the organization, and act as a spokesperson.

• Interpret our constituencies' needs and values to the organization, speak out for their interests, and on their behalf, hold the organization accountable.

• Attend 75 percent of board meetings, committee meetings, and special events. (10 board meetings and 5 events)

• Support fundraising efforts of LAC. Personal commitment: Board members are expected to make an annual gift that is personally significant.

• Make every effort to vote in every public election.

• Support the organization’s efforts to achieve LAC’s mission and drive the strategic vision.

Board Committees Executive, Human Resources, and Development Terms 3 Years

These three words truly express what we offer to formerly homeless

individuals and families with a disability in our community.

Supportive

Residents receive empowerment and encouragement as they navigate

through obstacles that keep them from reaching their individual goals.

Housing

We believe that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to live.

Our housing opportunities provide access to grocery stores, public

transportation, and schools, and more importantly, a place to

call their own.

Communities

This word is key. Participating in communities brings a sense of pride,

ownership, and acceptance. Residents become actively engaged,

creating friendships and enhancing their personal well-being.

Put these words together, and SHC residents have

“a place to live again.”

Supportive. Housing. Communities.

The mission of Supportive Housing Communities (SHC) is to provide affordable housing to alleviate homelessness and human

suffering. Our vision is to develop and operate permanent supportive

housing for men, women, and families overcoming homelessness,

especially veterans and those with mental illness, substance abuse, and

medical or other disabling conditions. Our outcomes include assisting all

residents to obtain and remain in permanent housing; to increase

their skills and/or income; to support their goal(s); to achieve greater

self-determination; and to support their recovery, health and wellness.

As Charlotte’s first permanent supportive housing program

(McCreesh Place opened in 2003), SHC is widely recognized in the

region as an experienced leader in developing and operating permanent

supportive housing. This complex program has proven to be successful

for ending homelessness among our most challenging population.

According to the Corporation of Supportive Housing, a number of

research studies have demonstrated the positive effect that supportive

housing has on residential stability among formerly homeless people.

Nationwide, approximately 75-85% of those who enter supportive

housing are still housed after one year. In comparison, SHC has a 97%

success rate of our residents remaining housed after one year.

Ending Homelessness

In July 2017, SHC expanded our program even more by purchasing St. Johns Place, a 32-unit apartment building which will create additional affordable apartments designated for chronically homeless individuals and families living with disabilities.

Children & Family Services Center601 E. Fifth St., Suite 255 Charlotte, NC 28202

McCreesh Place2120 N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205

St. Johns Place2314 St. Johns Church Rd. Charlotte, NC 28215

(704) 335-9380 | SupportiveHousingCommunities.org

Let’s Partner.

“ I thank Supportive Housing Communities for keeping my family together in a stable residential community.”

We encourage you to make a gift, volunteer, connect SHC to affordable housing

opportunities, attend our annual fundraising luncheon, and talk to your friends and

colleagues about solutions to homelessness in our community.

Together, we can do this.

Kimberly

Honoring, Engaging and Inspiring Excellence in Education

33% of teachers leave after three years

DID YOUKNOW?

Teachers infl uence many aspects of our lives. They work tirelessly to inspire, educate, and guide future leaders. When teachers are valued, developed, and empowered, they excel in shaping a brighter future for our classrooms and communities.

The purpose of the Teaching Fellows Institute is to recognize, honor, and grow Charlotte’s brightest teachers by providing opportunities that further develop their leadership in the classroom. In doing so we promote the retention of eff ective and life-changing educators that inspire comradery, professional development, and transformative results in education.

TFI hosts an annual professional development symposium for 30 or more teachers of merit nominated from the Charlotte area. The Fellows engage and collaborate with a diverse group of distinguished educators and nationally renowned experts. The event equips teachers with new tools and techniques, ideas and insights to expand their expertise and grow their careers in education with access to TFI designed learning opportunities throughout the year.

PAST SPEAKERSCarissa RomeroPartner Paradigm Strategy

Jacquie Beaubien, Ed.DFormer Senior Program Manager, Stanford PERTS

Adele Diamond, Ph.DFRSC, Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at University of British Columbia

Omar Simpson, Ph.D.Assistant Professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

TFI ALUMNI

Are National BoardCertifi ed Teachers

of TFI alumni are still involved in education

hold a position of leadership at their school

30%

90%

60%over

over

For program information and to donate:Visit www.teachingfellowsinstitute.org/donate/Or text TFI to 91065

Or, contact Barbara Caldwell, director:4100 Carmel Road, Suite B, #280, Charlotte, NC 28226director@teachingfellowsinstitute.org704-759-6410

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The Harvest Center of Charlotte

Our mission is to create a community where individuals affected by homelessness, poverty or unemployment are empowered through our transitional programs and transformed by the love and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Our purpose is to restore God’s community and our niche is to transform the situationally homeless.

Our Core Values: • Christ-Centered • Grace Filled Accountability • Love People • Attitude of Gratitude • Energetic Passion

Board of Directors Expectations

• Understand and support The Harvest Center’s mission: To create a community where individuals affected by homelessness, poverty, or unemployment are empowered through our transitional programs and transformed by the love and ministry of Jesus Christ.

• Attend at least 75% of board meetings including full day board retreat. There are approximately 8 board meetings per year that are held on Monday evenings at 5:30 pm.

• Attend at least one of the point of connection events in each category.

• Actively participate on at least one board committee. Board committees meet on an as needed basis in person or via conference call.

• Be available to the Executive Director for assistance in your area of expertise as needed.

• Provide annual financial support to The Harvest Center.

• Serve as an ambassador for The Harvest Center within the Charlotte community by making introductions, facilitating speaking opportunities, encouraging volunteers in your area of influence – church, business, and other networks.

• Introduce at least two individuals per year to The Harvest Center by inviting them to attend Harvest Tours or other development events.