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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 help build the capacity of your organization. Our Governance-Leadership-Management (GLM) program provides an easy-to-use approach to ongoing strategic thinking and continual improvement. Individual consultations for help with time sensitive issues are also available. Schedule a conversation
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
For Nonprofit Startups When considering whether to start a nonprofit, come talk to us! We are glad to help you consider all the options and think strategically about your goals. Schedule a conversation
Upcoming Events

FREE WEBINAR: Managing Collaborative Partnerships 

Tuesday, September 26th at 12-1pm   OR   Wednesday, September 27th at 5:30-6:30pm

Are you working with partners, such as other nonprofits, local government, or faith-based entities, to multiply your impact? The success of those efforts largely depends on the clarity of purpose and agreement on how to achieve it. However, when working with other people and organizations, it can be a challenge to collectively design and implement partnerships. In this webinar, you will learn about QENO’s framework for developing and managing collaboratives. Utilizing a shared approach provides a strong foundation for relationships that are more effective and mutually beneficial.   

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FREE WEBINAR: Chat GPT for Nonprofit Leaders

Tuesday, October 10th at 12-1pm   OR   Wednesday, October 11th at 5:30-6:30pm

AI technology is a resource that can streamline your work and strengthen your organization in many ways. Whether you’re drafting a policy, creating new internal processes, or just need help thinking outside the box, Chat GPT is a game changer! In this webinar we will explore its many uses through a live demonstration of Chat GPT, working through real examples with participants. 

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Meet the Director
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QENO Director, Sarah 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. Sarah 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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