TITLE
Title
RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF GUILFORD COUNTY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Vice Chairwoman J. Carlvena Foster
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Guilford Nonprofit Consortium is a collaborative of nonprofit organizations in Guilford County, NC that fosters mutual assistance and support. It strives to reach these objectives by providing opportunities for education, collaboration, networking, celebration, and advocacy. The nonprofit sector is a pillar of civil society and an economic driver in our community. It’s also a key strategy in order to make Guilford County a great place to live, work, learn, and play. The Consortium provides opportunities for all community members to get involved in strengthening local nonprofits. The Guilford Nonprofit Consortium is celebrating its 21st Anniversary of service to the community, and wishes to recognize the nonprofit sector's impact to the residents of Guilford County.
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS, nonprofit organizations in Guilford County foster civic engagement and leadership, drive economic growth, and strengthen the fabric of our communities; and
WHEREAS, these services are critical to individual and family well-being and play a key role in bringing together our diverse community; and
WHEREAS, every individual in Guilford County benefits from the work of local nonprofits; and
WHEREAS, today we honor the milestone of the 21st year of operation of the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium, a collaborative of nonprofit organizations that fosters mutual assistance and support within the nonprofit community to create a more efficient and effective nonprofit sector; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and value the hundreds of nonprofit organizations and thousands of nonprofit professionals and volunteers who work diligently to make Guilford County a great place to live, work, play, and learn; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the power of collaboration among the dozens of capacity building partners across Guilford County lending their talents in service of strengthening the nonprofit sector as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium is an invaluable partner in strengthening individual, organizational, and sector capacity to help member organizations achieve their missions to meet the evolving needs of Guilford County residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Guilford County Board of Commissioners, that it joins in the celebration of the nonprofit sector and expresses its appreciation and gratitude to all engaged in nonprofit work for their dedication and commitment to our community.
ADOPTED this 7th day of November 2024.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Adopt resolution celebrating the positive impact of Guilford County Nonprofit Organizations.
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