TRIANGLE NONPROFIT AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP CENTER
PO Box 3374, Durham, NC 27702 www.thevolunteercenter.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center is a nonprofit charitable organization that serves as a resource for area nonprofits, connecting people with opportunities to serve and providing nonprofits needed resources to strengthen our community. We do this by 1) Strengthening nonprofits; 2) Developing youth leadership and engagement; 3) Mobilizing volunteers; 4) Fostering corporate volunteerism; 5) Supporting human service programs in partnership with Social Services. Founded in 1972 to address unmet community needs, the Center advances nonprofits and volunteerism as a true community-centric organization able to make a broad impact across all issue areas. The Center has the largest database in the Triangle (area of NC) and works with more than 1,300 nonprofits. Our vision is to be the Triangle's leading resource for nonprofits to create a vibrant and engaged community with the mission to inspire, strengthen and mobilize Nonprofits and Volunteers.

Nonprofit Resource Programming. The Center works to strengthen and build the capacity of nonprofits throughout the Triangle area, currently working with more than 1,300 nonprofits. By providing essential resources the Center helps these organizations maximize their impact and successfully fulfill their mission. Major services in this area include: 1) Nonprofit training & workshops focusing on recognized nonprofit best practices/strategies. This includes the Service Enterprise Initiative which is a national program that helps nonprofits better leverage volunteers--especially highly skilled volunteers to substantially increase an organization's impact in the community. TNVLC is a national training HUB for North Carolina; 2) Capacity-building projects such as the annual 5K Community Walk/Run (The Great Human Race), which has raised over $3 million for area nonprofits. In addition to being a fundraiser for these agencies, this event helps raise program awareness for nonprofits and also mobilizes their volunteer base; 3) The Resource Referral program matches inkind donations from companies and others with the needs of nonprofits-such as equipment, furniture, etc.; 4) Special Events such as the Key Volunteer of the Year and the Governor's Volunteer Service Award are planned on behalf of nonprofits. For more than 45 years, TNVLC has organized these events to provide a community platform for nonprofits to publicly acknowledge contributions of volunteers at a regional/state level. The Center coordinates the Governor's Volunteer Service Award for Wake, Orange and Durham counties.

Youth Leadership & Civic Engagement Programs. This Youth programming offers students opportunities for civic engagement and helps to develop their leadership skills. Students gain valuable experience and can earn recognition for those efforts. Each year more than 1,000 youth participate in these programs. Major program areas include: 1) the Mayor's Award is designed for students that volunteer during their summer vacations; 2) The Commissioners' Award encourages students to volunteers during the school year; 3) TNVLC is a certifying organization for the President's Service Award; 4) The Student Action provides students monthly leadership training and reflective activities during the school year. Students also plan and execute service projects at nonprofits throughout the community; 5) The Civic Engagement Leadership Institute is an intensive specialized summer leadership camp for HS students that helps them understand the importance of being socially responsible and fosters civic engagement. They explore issues, hear from community leaders and work with nonprofits. Teams develop a Capstone project addressing a community need that is presented to a panel of judges. 6) IMPACT Camp is a week-long hands-on experience to help students become actively involved in addressing social needs, helping nonprofits and learning how to make a real difference. Annually our students are commonly recognized for over 40,000 hours of service to their communities. A recognition event is held each year--Tomorrow's Community Leaders--in which elected officials help present these awards. The Center has organized Youth programs since 1982.

Social Services Community Programs. The Center works closely with Durham County Social Services (DSS) to manage & coordinate several programs that help meet essential community needs. All persons assisted are DSS clients and all are referred by DSS social workers. These programs include many that are long-time community traditions. 1) For over 40 years, The Center has coordinated the Share Your Christmas program which helps provide children, families, the elderly and disabled (all DSS clients in need) with clothing, shoes, toys, and basic household needs at Christmas. Last year 2,063 clients were served-including over 1,100 children; 2) Thanksgiving Dinners program provides a nourishing meal during the Thanksgiving holiday. Eligible clients can receive either a full cooked meal for those who are unable to cook or do not have kitchens/stoves or they can receive an uncooked meal that they can prepare themselves. There are meal guidelines so all have ample portions. For those with transportation issues, these meals are delivered directly to their homes by volunteers. Last year over 1,438 meals were served provided--including 813 children; 3) Backpacks for Kids is a school supply program that provides needed supplies for students living at or below the poverty level. Last year 422 students received a new back pack filled with grade appropriate supplies.

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