In February, Cary kicked off its inaugural Nonprofit Capacity Building Program. In partnership with the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, this program covers topics including board governance, strategic communications, fundraising, partnerships and collaboration, and financial management. Additionally, individuals who complete the program may apply the credit hours toward the Duke University Certificate in Nonprofit Management. At the kickoff, Assistant Town Manager Danna Widmar and Councilmembers Lori Bush and Carissa Kohn-Johnson welcomed the group. Organizations represented in the nonprofit cohort include Dorcas Ministries, The Carying Place, HOPE North Carolina, Heart of Cary Association, Bridge II Sports, Kiran, Communities in Schools, and White Oak Foundation.