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Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations

Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations (QENO, "key-know") helps strengthen nonprofits in southeastern North Carolina through leadership & organizational development and providing connections to UNCW faculty and students.

For Nonprofit Leaders QENO supports nonprofit leaders like you – executive staff and board members – to sustainably grow the capacity of your organization. Our Cadence Program supports nonprofits at all stages of development through monthly workshops, dedicated consulting, and tools & processes customized for your organization. Learn more
For Students We support applied learning experiences for UNCW students interested in the nonprofit sector. We can help students find a nonprofit to work with for a community-based internship or hands-on class assignment. QENO also regularly hosts interns from a variety of degree programs to support our nonprofits, either directly or behind the scenes. Schedule a conversation
For Faculty QENO is a resource for UNCW faculty members who are involved with local nonprofits. Whether you do engaged research, are involved in community partnerships, or assign applied learning projects, we can help make connections, facilitate collaborations, and support students. We are also available to visit your class to make presentations on a range of topics related to the nonprofit sector and relevant careers. Schedule a conversation
Events & Trainings
Current & Prospective QENO Clients
CADENCE WORKSHOP (in person)

Nonprofits in the Cadence Program, or that want to join, learn to use QENO's tools for organizational development with the added benefit of peer-to-peer discussions. First time attendees are invited to arrive at 1:30 for a brief orientation. These events are held at the Harrelson Center at 20 N. 4th St in downtown Wilmington (parking info).

Click a date to register (closes 24 business hours in advance). 

Dates and times with links to registration form
MAY 15
2-3pm		 JUN 12
2-3pm		 JUL 17
2-3pm
CADENCE WORKSHOP (online)

Nonprofits in the Cadence Program, or that want to join, learn to use QENO's tools for organizational development with the added benefit of peer-to-peer discussions. These events are held via Zoom - a link will be emailed to registrants by half an hour prior. 

If you are new to Cadence, please attend one of the in person workshops, including the orientation (see above).

Click a date to register (closes 24 business hours in advance). 

Dates and times with links to registration form
MAY 19
10-11am		 JUN 16
10-11am		 JUL 21
10-11am
All Nonprofit Leaders
POLICY WRITING WORKSHOP

An introduction to writing and revising organizational policies. Participants will learn about policies related to different areas of nonprofit management/governance, ways to use AI technology to assist, and how to manage policy documents and keep them up to date. Participants are encouraged to bring a digital copy of a policy document that needs to be revised. These events are held via Zoom - a link will be emailed to registrants by the prior business day. 

Click a date to register (closes 24 business hours in advance).

Dates and times with links to registration form
MAY 8
3-4pm		 JUN 3
11am-12pm		 JUL 8
1-2pm
BOARD GOVERNANCE TRAINING

An overview of nonprofit governance, the role of a board of directors, and tools & systems for efficient, effective boards and committees. These events are held at the Harrelson Center at 20 N. 4th St in downtown Wilmington (parking info). 

Click a date to register (closes 24 business hours in advance).

Dates and times with links to registration form
MAY 12
12-1pm		 JUN 16
5:30-6:30pm		 JUL 14
12-1pm
ADVOCACY TRAINING

An overview of nonprofit advocacy with regard to engaging elected officials and public administrators around legislation, public policies, and how they are implemented. This training will cover the difference between advocacy and lobbying, why advocacy is an important function of the nonprofit sector, and how to engage effectively in advocacy efforts at the local, state, or federal level. These events are held via Zoom - a link will be emailed to registrants by the prior business day. 

Click a date to register (closes 24 business hours in advance).

Dates and times with links to registration form
MAY 27
4-5pm		 JUN 26
1-2pm		 JUL 29
11am-12pm
All Nonprofit Leaders & Other Public Service Providers
COMMUNITY IMPACT LAB

Emerging topics discussions, announcements, and networking. Open to all public service providers and stakeholders, including nonprofit staff and board members, coalition leaders, community advocates, public administrators, elected officials, researchers, funders, and capacity builders. These events are held at the Harrelson Center at 20 N. 4th St in downtown Wilmington (parking info).

No registration is required. To submit a discussion topic, please email qeno@uncw.edu.  

Dates and times
MAY 15
3-4pm		 JUN 12
3-4pm		 JUL 17
3-4pm
Nonprofit Startups
NONPROFIT STARTUP TRAINING

This training is for individuals who are thinking about starting a nonprofit organization. It covers a range of topics that are important to consider before creating a new organization. These events are held via Zoom - a link will be emailed to registrants by the prior business day. 

Click a date to register (closes 24 business hours in advance).

Dates and times with links to registration form
MAY 20
11am-12pm		 JUN 16
1-2pm		 JUL 22
6-7pm

 

 

 
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Meet the Director
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QENO Director, Sara Fletcher Daniels (she/they) holds a Masters of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management and a bachelor's degree in Political Science from UNC Wilmington, as well as a bachelor's in Music Performance from the University of Georgia. She served as Finance Director at Thalian Hall, Executive Director of Feast Down East, Interim Director of the NC Blueberry Festival Association, and Executive Director of the New Hanover Disaster Coalition. Sara founded the Cape Fear Food Council, which was integral in coordinating food assistance services across the community after Hurricane Florence and early in the Covid-19 pandemic. She owned and operated a consulting firm that offered nonprofit management services and also taught Nonprofit Financial Management in the MPA program at UNCW. Her areas of expertise and passion include program design and evaluation, organizational development, inter-organizational collaboration, equity & diversity, and public policy advocacy. 

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