JC Lyle has served as WARM’s Executive Director since January 2009. Under her leadership, WARM's annual revenue and productivity have more than quadrupled. Prior to working in the nonprofit sector, Lyle worked at McKim & Creed on
When selecting charities to support, don’t fall into the trap of using the Pie Chart of Deception (see graphic) to compare organizations. Focusing solely on this chart to determine an organizati ...
In the nonprofit world, leveraging resources is critical to our success. We identify funding opportunities and other types of support that can be used to attract even more resources and make every dol ...
Ms. Freda, an 80-year-old cancer survivor, has lived in her downtown Wilmington home for over 40 years. Hurricane Florence badly damaged her roof which led to water intrusion and, eventually, mold. Th ...
Great board members are always great at asking for money, right? No! You can be a great board member even if you never ask for a penny. What’s more, you can still fulfill your fiduciary duty to ...
All eyes are on the New Hanover Community Endowment, created by the sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center to “improve the health, education, safety, and economic opportunity of every perso ...
I recently reviewed WARM’s 2021 Scoreboard with our leadership team. We track the number of families served, volunteer hours, donations, applications, wait time, and other key measurables. Our & ...
After an 11-year bull market, you may be holding some long-term assets that have grown considerably. You may be wondering how to make the most of this moment, how your smart investing can have the bes ...
I prepared my latest job posting with a knot in my stomach. The media told many stories and provided endless statistics about the challenges of hiring and retaining talented people during the pandemic ...
FREE HOME REPAIRS. We put that message on WARM vehicles, yard signs, billboards, resource fair materials, letters to partner agencies, and any other place that gives us the opportunity to r ...
Before Hurricane Florence in 2018, it was rare to hear anyone outside of the human services or government sectors mention affordable housing. The term was misunderstood, and most people imagined dilap ...
On September 14, 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall in the Cape Fear Region, bringing 15-30” of rain, 11 tornadoes, and 90 mph sustained winds and causing over $16 billion in damage in North ...
In September 1996, Hurricane Fran battered the Cape Fear Region with sustained winds of up to 120 mph, torrential rain, and a 12-foot storm surge. In the days and weeks that followed, dozens of reli ...
You’ve observed it for years, maybe decades. In our community, there are literally hundreds of fundraising events every year. You may have attended two or three in one week. It ...
The National Council of Nonprofits describes a sustainable nonprofit as one that can raise enough money to cover its costs and invest in its own infrastructure. If you are a savvy donor, it may be im ...
“Can a nonprofit make a profit?” I’m frequently asked by people interested in our work. This natural question is at the very heart of many misunderstandings about our sector becau ...
The nonprofit sector is booming! Over 1.6 million 501c3 organizations are filed with the IRS, nearly 10% of America’s workforce is employed by a nonprofit, and over $400 billion is donated to ...
Recently, I had the honor of delivering a message at National Philanthropy Day Breakfast, hosted by Association of Fundraising Professionals of the Cape Fear Area (AFP). AFP brings together st ...
I recently asked a fantastic board member to take on a new role with WARM. He is committed, intelligent, reliable, and productive. He has secured new resources, actively participated in evaluation and ...
The team of youth and adult volunteers from Ohio pulled up to a mobile home in Leland, the site of their WARM rebuild. Over the past year, they served a spaghetti supper, held a car wash, and served a ...
We all depend on our homes to provide a safe, secure, and healthy place to eat, rest, play, and perhaps work. When we don’t have it, life starts to unravel. In some cases, a home’s deficie ...
Do you know the number one cause of death in the home? Let’s work backwards and learn the answer at the end of this column. The number three cause of death in the home: Fires I ...
As Hurricane Dorian moved slowly toward the Wilmington area, organizations involved in response efforts leapt into action. One might expect a downtrodden group of disaster management professionals, s ...
VolunTourism is a form of tourism in which travelers volunteer, typically with a charity, at their vacation destination. The trips tend to be short term, group oriented, and require little expert ...
Donations to nonprofits, by their very nature, provide a return on a community’s investment. In many cases, the return can be estimated in dollars. For example, with the help of volunte ...
Diane and her daughter Phyllis live 12 minutes apart. Before Hurricane Florence, they each had their share of tragedy. Diane lost her husband and her son several years ago and has been ...
In the nearly 10 months since Hurricane Florence, thousands of individuals, businesses, churches, civic clubs, nonprofits, and government agencies have stepped up to the plate to help our region recov ...
During the June Power Breakfast, The H Word, about hurricane recovery, one of the hottest topics to emerge was the lack of affordable housing in our state. In fact, NC Emergency Manageme ...
This Insights article is co-authored by Steve Spain, Executive Director of Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Sometimes, when people hear about WARM’s mission, they immediately compar ...
It’s true! Medicaid will soon be paying for home repairs and other non-clinical services including nutrition counseling, support for victims of domestic violence, and transportation. This is ...
Diane has had trouble paying her bills since she lost her husband a few years ago. Her roof fell into disrepair and was no match for Hurricane Florence's 90 mile-per-hour winds. The hurricane da ...
In the past six months, I have heard dozens of people tell me they were planning something – a special home project, a long-awaited trip, a certain work goal – but Hurricane Florence chang ...
Harnessing the power of good to recover from Hurricane Florence Mayor Saffo helps Sandy Spiers of SunTrust Bank present checks to local nonprofits involved in hurricane response and recovery during ...
Ideally, Long Term Recovery Groups become permanent because communities are always in one stage of disaster management: Hazard Mitigation, Preparation, Response, or Recovery. (NHCR3 uses the term Re ...
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity’s Lynne Wooten, Wilmington City Councilman Charlie Rivenbark, and WARM’s JC Lyle greet volunteers unloading 18 palates of donations. Why do nonprofits ...
As the only permanent agency in the tri-county area whose mission is to rebuild owner occupied homes, WARM has been very busy since Hurricane Florence. Check out this video to see what we&rsquo ...
Duke Energy employees came to a WARM rebuild site instead of the office on a beautiful Friday last Spring. Together, they replaced flooring and completed other repairs for a widow in Hampstead. & ...
In 2016, nCino employees, led by Drew Heath, held a golf tournament with proceeds going to WARM. In addition to raising money, the employees enjoyed a beautiful Friday outdoors together instead of b ...
WARM volunteers replace the kitchen floor of a local widow. The project was funded by a grant from Catherine Kennedy Home Foundation, whose mission is to serve the needs of the elderly in New Hanove ...
Mary is more accustomed to helping others than being helped. So she insisted on doing the painting when WARM volunteers repaired her siding. At a networking event in November, I met a lady who t ...
A CastleBranch employee learns new skills during the company's annual WARM Week. My New Year’s resolution is to learn a new skill outside the responsibilities of my job, something outdo ...
WARM is now able to help 135-155 families every year thanks to smart fundraising over the past 8 years. As donors try to make the most impact with their year-end giving, I hear this a lot: What p ...
If you are currently serving on a nonprofit board - or you’re joining one in 2018 - you most likely uncovered the basics in your due diligence. You know you are legally liable for the o ...
Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM), a grassroots nonprofit founded in 1996, completes urgent home repairs - including storm damage - and accessibility upgrades for low-income homeowners. Tho ...
Law Firm Relocates From Downtown To Autumn Hall
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Aiming To Possibly Revive Project Grace, Firm Seeks Business, Community Support
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Stone Distributor Slated To Purchase Land In County Business Park
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Feb 1, 2023
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Rangers Minor League At Play: Will Leland Win Where Wilmington Struck Out?
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At Riverlights, Independent And Assisted Living Development On The Way
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Longtime Julia’s Florist owner Dana Cook has given her most loyal employees their well-deserved flowers. On Dec. 22, Cook handed the city’s...
Winter is bowling’s peak season in Wilmington, where it's tough for indoor venues to compete with the beach during the summer....
For this on-demand society, Neal Shah has created a service that meets a need in the caregiving sector while providing experience for studen...
The 2023 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
