QENO is now on LinkedIn!

Follow QENO on LinkedIn! In an effort to reach out to more nonprofits and to share our stories of goodwill, QENO has created a page on LinkedIn.  Visit our page to learn about upcoming events, get insight from industry experts, read words of inspiration, and share stories of how your organization is helping our community. Join us, follow us, like us!

First QENO New Director Academy Sponsored by Duke Energy Foundation is a SUCCESS!

QENO's New Director Academy participants completed a 9-month leadership series for executive directors in their role four years or less. Participants learned how to handle various challenges they face as well as board governance, financial management, leadership, administrative accountability, and organizational change.    

Results from a self-efficacy pre-test/post-test comparison showed a 25% confidence increase in issues related to organizational change and administrative and financial accountability. Most notable was a 49% confidence increase in addressing difficult board conversations, a 41% increase in confidence that they have the necessary tools to be a successful director, and a 37% confidence increase in their ability to oversee and strengthen financial systems.

We are so proud of all the hard work these directors put in over the last nine months! It has been a pleasure to watch them grow as leaders and individuals.     

New Director Academy Participants:

•   Jennifer Bell - ACCESS of   Wilmington
•   Anne Best - Family Promise of   the Lower Cape Fear (not pictured)
•   Stephanie Bowen - Brunswick   Family Assistance (not pictured)
•   Toronya Ezell - AMEZ Housing
•   Paula Farnell - Sturgeon City
•   Angela Ives - Community Care   of the Lower Cape Fear
•   Heather Kelejian - Ability   Garden
•   Steve McCrossan - Nourish NC
•   Carla Pike - ADR Center
•   Sandy Rowe - Pender Alliance   for Teen Health

We would like to thank Tyme Management, Inc. for the great work in designing and leading the New Director Academy. Also, thank you Duke Energy Foundation for the funding that made it all possible!

UNCW Students Selected for State Employees Credit Union Public Service Internship Program
Office of University Relations

Congratulations to our new SECU interns! We hope you all have a great summer and show UNCW's best at your host organizations. Thank you to all of the students and organizations who applied and to State Employees' Credit Union for providing this incredible opportunity.

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QENO Turns 10, Helps Nonprofits Operate Efficiently
StarNewsOnline by Lynda Van Kuren

Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations, recently celebrated 10 years. It has helped nearly 1,000 local nonprofits accomplish their missions. Through QENO trainings and mentorships, area nonprofits from large to small have expanded and improved their philanthropy.

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