10 Questions or Less is a feature here on the Forum’s Forum in which we get to know regional association staff members a little better—their work, what drives them, and more. This week, Cindy Frantz, Communications Director at North Carolina Network of Grantmakers. If you would like to suggest someone for a profile through 10 Questions or Less, contact Dan Brady.
What would you say was the most popular member program by North Carolina Network of Grantmakers this year?
The annual meeting continues to be our most popular member event, but this year we’ve also had great success with a series of skills based workshops for emerging leaders and new grantmakers. We’ve used the Essential Skills and Strategies curriculum and are offering each module individually every few months. We have received positive feedback and continued interest, so we have also offered skills based sessions that aren’t included in the ESS curriculum, such as Evaluating Nonprofit Financials, and Conducting Effective Site Visits. One of our seasoned members usually teaches the session which saves on costs and serves as a good opportunity for members to network. This method works well because we’ve found that it easier for folks to get away for a half day than taking two full days out of the office. Continue reading
