The Guilford Nonprofit Consortium is composed of nonprofit organizations and agencies throughout Guilford County, North Carolina. Our purpose is to connect the citizens of the County to the nonprofit community and to share resources and support among our members.

"Ask for what you need – Give what you can"

About the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium

In 2003, Weaver Foundation and the Community Foundation were instrumental in the exploring the interest in and need for the Consortium. Facilitated by a Leadership Greensboro project team, nonprofit stakeholders in our community defined the need for and dimensions of a capacity building consortium. The question they sought to answer was: "How might nonprofits come together as a community and build capacities among and between nonprofits as a way to creatively meet some of these growing challenges?" In 2004, more than 100 nonprofit organizations stepped forward to form the initial membership of the Consortium and local foundations came together to fund the Consortium so that annual dues could be kept to a minimum.

In late 2007, as administrator and fiscal agent for the Consortium, the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro conducted interviews with more than 40 nonprofit organizations and funders of nonprofits throughout Guilford County. Those interviews indicated that the Consortium is valued as the local means for nonprofits to connect with, learn from and collaborate with one another, as well as keep abreast of opportunities and best practices within the County. In April of 2008, representatives of nine nonprofit organizations shared with representatives of Consortium funders stories of how the connections they had made through the Consortium had positively impacted the effectiveness of their organizations

You're in great company! Click here for a list of all 2009 Consortium members

Click to read Consortium brochure with Greensboro focus or High Point focus

Events include:

All Consortium events provide time for networking among the nonprofits.

Monthly topical roundtable discussions for Executive Directors and Financial staff of nonprofits;

Monthly "Best Practice Conversations" with guest speakers in various areas of expertise who provide initial comments and then participate in open discussion;

Semi-annual, half day, in depth workshops for the staff and boards of nonprofits; and

An annual celebratory event that recognizes the contributions nonprofits
make to the community.

Additional Opportunities/Benefits:

• Executive Director Leadership Academy
• Financial Management Help Desk
• Nonprofit operations documents
• Job Postings (requires a password)
• Wish Lists
• Google Group Communications

 

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Walter Latham Foundation
MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to empower, encourage and educate children and young adults, giving them the opportunity to reach their full potential, by providing funding for scholarships, supporting community outreach and partnering with other organizations that provide similar services. VISION STATEMENT It is the vision of the founder and President, Walter Latham to provide young people the platform to achieve and the ability to realize their potential for greatness through mentoring and leadership programs. His vision is to increase the number of annual scholarships so that more young people are given the chance to succeed. He wants every young person “to dream big, take chances and realize that every goal is attainable” regardless of their current situation.