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Equitable, thriving, and just communities powered by healthy nonprofits.
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We are a champion, learning partner, and advisor for Virginia nonprofits.
Values
We are centered and guided by our values of courage, equity, collaboration, and excellence.
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Upcoming Events
Philanthropy Day 2024
Charlottesville, VA or Virtual
Spring 2024 Philanthropy Day! Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 8:30AM – 11:30AM | The Wool Factory Reimagining Philanthropy Through a Wider Lens: Time, Talent, Treasure, Ties, and Testimony What does philanthropy mean to you? For many, it refers to the large donations made by wealthy individuals known as philanthropists. Philanthropy truly means "love of humankind," and this love […]
Marketing and Communications Discussion Group
Zoom
Are you a marketing or communications professional looking to connect and learn from your peers in other organizations? CNE’s Marketing & Communications Discussion Group provides an opportunity for folks working in communications to share challenges, swap stories, and get industry updates. Each session will focus on a different topic and include guest speakers when […]
Board Essentials
Center for Nonprofit Excellence, 1701-A Allied Street, Charlottesville
High-impact boards start with board members who understand their role and how best to bring their skills to the board table. Join CNE staff members Cindy Colson, Erica Holmes, and Brian Ullman on Wednesday, April 10 at 9:30 am for this session designed to give board members a jump start on effective board service. Drawing […]
Strategic Social Media: Engaging Online Audiences for Nonprofits
The Equity Center – Downtown, 201 W. Main St. Suite 3 Charlottesville, VA 22902
Community engagement is a pillar of all non-profit organizations, but how does that authentic connection and partnership translate to online audiences in the age of social media? Maintaining an internet presence is one way to effectively establish your organization’s brand. Developing a social media strategy in addition to your organization’s existing communications and community engagement […]
Creating and Executing Communications Strategies
Center for Nonprofit Excellence, 1701-A Allied Street, Charlottesville
We’re all communicators. No matter your role in your organization, you need to communicate with others – maybe external audiences or that coworker down the hall (or on the Zoom!) We rely on our ability to communicate effectively. The same holds true for organizations. Big or small, in order to effectively carry out your mission, […]
Maximizing Donor Retention – Insights from an Online Giving Study
Online via Zoom
What if your nonprofit could retain just 10% more than the industry average of recurring givers? Not only would this help you raise more funds and meet your fundraising goals, but it’s possible to do simply by focusing on online giving tools and best practices. In this session, we’ll share lessons learned from our online […]