CNE Announcements
This is your source for the latest announcements from us, including news about CNE, special events, new programs, press releases and new member benefits.
May 2013
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05/16/2013We are proud of the new graduates of our fourth class of Board Development Academy. This new class will join an already vibrant alumni network committed to strengthening area nonprofits through good governance. The Board Development Academy has a custom-developed curriculum that provides best practice knowledge, skills and tools for anyone interested in serving on a nonprofit board. The aim of the program is to build the capacity of our community to effectively meet future challenges by... read full article
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05/15/2013The United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring registration is now open for public schools, nonprofits and volunteer teams! The 22nd annual United Way Day of Caring will take place on September 18, 2013 and planning is well underway! Nonprofit and School Registration Nonprofits and schools are encouraged to submit as many meaningful, purposeful projects for volunteer teams as they would like. Please sign up your projects prior to our June 28th deadline. You can visit the United... read full article
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05/15/2013A BIG thank you to Horse & Hound Gastropub for supporting the nonprofit community and sponsoring our May 21st Celebration of Stong Nonprofits at Second Street Gallery. Don't miss out on the GREAT food and GREAT people! read full article
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05/06/2013We are thrilled to partner with Keith Davis of Nest Realty. Thank you for sponsoring our May 21st Celebration of Strong Nonprofits! read full article
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05/02/2013Thomas Jefferson Chapter of the Virginia Society of CPAs (TJVSCPA) is offering a program on business etiquette and communications skills. TJVSCPA is offering CNE members a discounted rate of $40. This includes a buffet breakfast and free parking. The program will include a talk by Karen Bowles on why etiquette matters and how proper etiquette can enhance our business relationships. Karen, who runs the Etiquette School of the Commonwealth, and is triple certified etiquette... read full article
April 2013
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04/23/2013No matter how big or small, we want to hear about what CNE members are doing to make our community a better place to live and work. Share your story and add to our growing collection of inspiring stories -- together they reveal the fabric which a vibrant, healthy community is based upon. All stories will be included in the Member Spotlight section of our website, and will be highlighted on our homepage. To participate all you need to do is log in to your CNE website account and click '... read full article
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04/20/2013Looking to get your message out? The current CNE Media Guide, our comprehensive contact list of media outlets in Charlottesville and five surrounding counties, updated 2 times per year, is now available. CNE members are eligible to receive a copy of the guide for FREE; non-members are able to subscribe to the guide for only $25. For members if you'd like to download the guide, simply log into your CNE website account, click 'Surveys and Reports' under 'Tools & Resources... read full article
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04/17/2013The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is encouraging small charities, those with annual gross receipts of $50,000 or less, to participate in a conference call hosted by the Office of Senator Mark Warner and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on April 23, 2013 from 5 to 6 p.m. The conference call will focus on the automatic revocation of a charity’s federal tax-exempt status when the charity fails to file annual returns with the IRS for three... read full article
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04/12/2013A big thank you to Amy Hill from acac and Brian Herbert a PVCC design student, who gave us an entire day of their time and created an awesome new brochure for us. Thank you DESIGN MARATHON for planning this great event! read full article
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04/10/2013CNE is thrilled to welcome Dana Hecht as our new Program and Outreach Manager! Dana has a Bachelor's degree from UVA and a Master's of Public Policy with a focus on program evaluation from George Washington University. Dana most recently worked as a Program Analyst at Keep America Beautiful where she helped compose an organizational plan aimed at improving metrics collection and performance measurement for KAB's programs. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, cooking and spending... read full article
March 2013
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03/27/2013Over 650 organizations are listed in the Nonprofit Directory - Make sure your organization is included! Developed in partnership with CACF, the Nonprofit Directory is a tool to help you tell your story and engage others to achieve real results for the community. CACF sends out a quarterly newsletter to donors and selects organizations from the directory to feature. Make sure your profile is up-to-date with the Key Programs and Funding Opportunities sections complete. Why... read full article
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03/18/2013FUNDRAISING MADE SIMPLE: The Mini-Sessions with Claire Holman Thompson Dear friends, Because the CNE does such good work in our area, and because full-blown consulting services are beyond the reach of smaller nonprofits, I am offering all CNE members with annual budgets under $500,000 a one-time opportunity to sign up for mini-sessions with me, at 50% off my usual rate. My goal is to ensure you're the best trained and prepared nonprofits in town! For a daily rate of $... read full article
February 2013
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02/14/2013If you haven't yet tuned into this year's Virginia General Assembly session, now is the time. Still on the docket is an issue with the potential for real impact on nonprofits and the clients we serve - the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. According to the Commonwealth Institute, 60,000+ uninsured individuals in the Charlottesville area could gain coverage via the expansion. Nonprofit Virginia reports that the current House and Senate versions of the budget bill... read full article
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02/04/2013Virginia’s Nonprofit Sector: Shaping the Economic, Cultural and Social Landscape A joint report of The Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies, The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University Overview Largely invisible to most Virginia residents is a set of institutions that, taken together, constitute the state’s third largest employer, deliver the lion’s share of the available health, cultural, and... read full article
January 2013
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01/23/2013Megan Ross • Carol Caesar • Lisa Drake • Lisa Green Amy Marshall • Yolunda Armstrong • Monte Glanzer • Brian Menard Amanda Williams • Robert Sharp • Laurence Frabotta Sally Lebeau • Rebecca Schmale• Laura Keohane Elizabeth Dorn Matthew Martin • Chiara Canzi • Edward Mcnew Nareen Scott • William Horn • Mishka Woodley About Board Development Academy... read full article
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01/10/2013Making the Ask: A Guide to Fearless Fundraising for Nonprofit Boards and Staff Friday March 22nd from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location TBD Join CNE and consultant Claire Holman Thompson for this interactive, full-day training to build fundraising skills for your organization. Walk away with a refined fundraising message, a list of identified fundraising prospects, and more confidence in your ability to tell your story. Supported by lectures and research, extensive role-playing will allow... read full article
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01/07/2013As we usher in a new year, CNE is excited to be working on a host of new programs for our community of nonprofits. Look to our website and this newsletter in the coming weeks for full details on trainings like Making the Ask, Preparing for a Media Interview, Rethinking Your Website, Effectively Using Board Meetings, Ensuring Sustainability for Small Nonprofits and a grant writing series. Through these trainings and more, we will work hard in 2013 to offer opportunities to help strengthen... read full article
December 2012
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12/18/2012Applications are now available for our 2013 Learning Circle which focuses on providing emerging nonprofit leaders with skills and a support network that will help them thrive. For more information and to APPLY... read full article
November 2012
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11/19/2012View CBS19 Community Counts with our own Cristine Nardi and learn more about our Board Development Academy. http://www.newsplex.com/community/communitycounts/headlines/VNB-Community-Counts-The-Center-for-Nonprofit-Excellence-179488411.html#.UKpM3HXiYfg.email read full article
October 2012
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10/25/2012The 2012 edition of CNE's Salary Survey compiles relevant data and information on staff compensation and brings it to your desktop. This saves you time and provides you with a valuable resource you can use to facilitate best practices in hiring and compensation. Conducted biennially, the Salary Survey highlights compensation trends specific to nonprofits in the Central VA region. In the report, you will find aggregate information on: Salaries Health insurance... read full article
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10/24/2012At CNE we work hard to connect our members and users with tools and resources to help solve their management, leadership and collaboration challenges. This week we are excited to announce the release of two great tools - our recently updated Media Guide and the results from our 2012 Salary Survey. Our hope is, as always, that these resources will help make your job just a little bit easier. Use with our pleasure! read full article
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10/16/2012This advanced series is designed to help organizations strengthen their evaluation plans. A strong evaluation plan leads to developing a strong data infrastructure to monitor organizational progress, inform stakeholders on how well you are meeting your mission, and demonstrate the value of your work to others. While having a strong evaluation plan and infrastructure is a must, evaluation can be tricky, so getting there isn’t always simple! CNE, in partnership with evaluation... read full article
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10/15/2012CNE is excited to launch the Technology Checkup, a self assesment tool, exclusively for members. The tool is designed to help nonprofit organizations evaluate their current technology needs and think strategically about its future use. Piloted with 6 organizations this summer, all participating organizations reported having a better understanding of technology in their organization as a result of using the tool. We are committed to providing tools and resources to... read full article
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10/03/2012Thanks to all who will be joining us next week for our 2012 Philanthropy Day celebration, and special thanks to our Pillar of Excellence sponsors, Wells Fargo Bank, UVa Development and Public Affairs, Charlottesville Newsplex and WHTJ, and our Leaders in Excellence sponsors, Silverchair Information Systems and Roberta Williamson. read full article
September 2012
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09/25/2012CNE's salary survey will close Friday Oct 5th. Don't miss this chance to participate, to get a free copy of the results, and to win 50% off your membership! What is the CNE Salary Survey? A salary and benefits survey specific to nonprofits in the Central VA region. The results, which will be made available this fall, will provide your organization with valuable information, including data on the following: Salary Health insurance Retirement plans Flex time... read full article
