The State Bureau of Investigation's Financial Crimes Unit has opened an investigation into Connectinc, a nationally honored nonprofit in Battleboro that links the jobless with support services to help them get back on their feet.

The unit is also investigating Connectinc.'s president, Jackie Savage, said Jennifer Canada, a spokeswoman for the N.C. Department of Justice.

The investigation began Feb. 24 and is ongoing.

Savage did not return a call seeking comment on Tuesday.

Kevin Zimmer, Connectinc's interim executive director, declined to comment.

David Bruton, the chairman of the nonprofit's board, said he has been instructed not to comment on the investigation until it is complete.

Connectinc. has about 50 employees. The organization receives money from a number of sources, including contracts with the state, the Golden Leaf Foundation and the J.B. Reynolds Foundation.