Are you currently serving or interested in serving as a treasurer on a nonprofit board? Would you like to connect with others in similar roles to share insights, learn best practices, and discuss the unique challenges of nonprofit financial leadership?

This discussion group is designed to support individuals serving as nonprofit board treasurers or those interested in taking on the role. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore practical solutions to the financial and governance challenges they face in their organizations.

Program Overview

This program provides a collaborative and supportive environment for peer learning and mutual support. Whether you’re seeking advice on tackling a specific financial issue, looking to strengthen your understanding of nonprofit financial management, or simply hoping to connect with peers who understand the responsibilities of a treasurer, this group is here to help.

How It Works

Each session will focus on a specific topic related to nonprofit financial leadership to spark meaningful conversation. The latter portion of the session will be dedicated to open discussions, allowing participants to address pressing concerns or challenges. This time is ideal for seeking feedback on financial practices, brainstorming solutions to complex problems, or simply networking with peers who share similar responsibilities.

Special thanks to Melody Bianchetto who generously facilitates these sessions. 

Are you involved in nonprofit development or philanthropy and looking for opportunities to connect, share insights, and learn from others in similar roles?  

This discussion group is designed to support individuals involved in fundraising, grant writing, donor stewardship, and other aspects of nonprofit development and philanthropy. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore practical solutions to the challenges they face in advancing their organizations’ missions.

Program Overview

This program provides a space for peer learning and mutual support. Whether you're looking to gain fresh perspectives on your current challenges or discover new strategies for tackling common issues, this group offers a collaborative and supportive environment to grow and learn.

How It Works

Each session will focus on a specific topic designed to spark meaningful conversation. The latter portion of the session will be reserved for open discussions, allowing participants to address pressing concerns or challenges. Whether you’re seeking feedback on a new initiative, brainstorming solutions to a complex issue, or simply connecting with peers who understand your role, this time is dedicated to supporting your needs.  

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 possible. 

Special thanks to LaTasha Durrett, Senior Communications Manager at Southern Environmental Law Center, who generously facilitates these sessions. 

FREE lunch provided! Discover how personal fulfillment can drive organizational success! Join Brennan Hilleary of CNE Member The Love No Ego Foundation as he shares his journey from burnout to balance and provides actionable strategies to help align personal values with professional roles. Through engaging activities and real-world insights, participants will learn to build powerful habits, foster a values-driven culture, and strengthen themselves and their organizations. This session is ideal for nonprofit leaders ready to make a lasting impact without compromising their well-being.

Thank you to First Citizen's Bank for providing lunch!

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 possible. 

This month's topic: Data Visualization

Special thanks to LaTasha Durrett, Senior Communications Manager at Southern Environmental Law Center, who generously coordinated these events. 

Board Academy is a 16-week learning program beginning in January 2025 that prepares community members for board and committee service in nonprofits, municipal government, and community organizations. Board Academy is central to CNE's vision of equitable, thriving, and just communities powered by healthy nonprofits.

Board Academy is open both to those new to board service as well as experienced board members. We strongly encourage younger emerging leaders and those from historically underrepresented communities to apply.

CNE offers need-based scholarships and child-care subsidies. 

Join us for an engaging Lunch (Provided!) and Learn event, co-hosted by UVA Library and CNE, designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. This session will highlight the wide array of resources and services the UVA Library offers to the local community – including research databases, digital and print collections, access to its spaces, and reference support. Nonprofits will discover how these tools can enhance their operational effectiveness, fundraising strategies, and program development. This event is an excellent opportunity for nonprofit leaders to network, explore collaborative possibilities, and learn how to leverage UVA Library for their organizational needs.

Board Academy, Virginia’s premier board development program, is accepting applications now with a priority deadline of October 27, 2024. Attend an information session to learn more about how you can strengthen the local social impact sector and build community!

What is Board Academy?

The Board Academy prepares community members for board and committee service in nonprofits, municipal government, and community organizations, furthering the community’s capacity to effectively meet future challenges by creating an ever-expanding web of trained, committed board members.

Who should apply to Board Academy?

• Service-oriented community members curious about serving on a nonprofit board
• Community leaders interested in board service
• New/less-experienced board members
• Experienced board members

We strongly encourage younger emerging leaders and those from historically underrepresented communities to apply.

When is Board Academy?

Board Academy 2025 will take place from late January to late May, requiring five immersive full-day in-person workshops and several virtual meetings in between workshops. See our website for specific dates, workshop times, and topics.

Questions? Contact Senior Manager of Learning and Impact, Brian T. Ullman.

American Sign Language interpreters or other communication access accommodations are available upon request. Please submit any accommodations requests to CNE at staff@thecne.org or 434-244-3330.

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 possible. 

This month's topic: Reaching rural communities – It's not so scary 

Join us for a discussion on best practices for reaching the diverse rural communities that many of us work in. This discussion will explore how to use demographic information to develop successful communications and outreach strategies.

Special thanks to LaTasha Durrett, Senior Communications Manager at Southern Environmental Law Center, who generously coordinated these events.