CNE is delighted to invite our members to a special evening of community and connection. Take a moment to unwind, meet fellow members, and celebrate the incredible work you do.

• Level 10: Experience Charlottesville's stunning views from a beautiful vantage point.
• Harvest Moon Catering: Delight in delicious food and refreshments.
• Networking: Connect with fellow CNE members and build valuable relationships.
• Free Parking: Onsite garage parking is available (entrance on Garrett St).

This event is FREE for CNE members thanks to Level 10 and Harvest Moon Catering!

Space is limited—register here by March 24! 

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 

We're excited to present our latest Legislative Education Session on building relationships with legislators.

Join us for a workshop on April 9th, from 9-10:30AM to discuss and develop tools and resources for how to reach out and talk to legislators and their staff. Special guest speakers have been invited including legislator offices on the local, state and federal level.

This session is essential for both nonprofits and legislators, highlighting the vital work organizations do in their districts. Engaging with a legislator’s office benefits organizations by providing insights into community needs, explaining how services and programs function, and identifying gaps that need attention. This exchange helps legislators make informed decisions while supporting the community and nonprofit efforts.

We are delighted to announce the next Leaders of Color Collective session! The Leaders of Color Collective is a program designed specifically for and by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) working in the social impact sector.

This session's topic: "The Impacts of Self and Community Resiliency"

Join us on Tuesday, April 22, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom, for an invaluable leadership training session on the effects of resiliency in an evolving nonprofit landscape. This session will explore how leadership styles and mindset can shift to adapt to a new environment. We will discuss strategies that can help navigate through these changes. This training is a must for leaders who need to support their employees in this crucial area.

 This session is free and virtual! Register today!

With a special thank you to program sponsors, Dan River Nonprofit Network, First Presbyterian Church Charlottesville, United Way of Greater Charlottesville, and Wells Fargo

Join us for a Lunch & Learn in partnership with the Community Climate Collaborative (C3), free for CNE members.

Learn how your organization can improve energy efficiency, reduce bills with no- and low-cost improvements, and access financial incentives for climate-friendly upgrades like heat pumps, solar power, and EV charging stations. We'll cover options for organizations that lease their space too!

Bonus: Attendees will be entered to win a professional energy assessment ($1,000 value) and $500 in efficiency upgrades for their facilities!

Lunch provided.

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 can be expressed in many ways.

We can show our love for our community by volunteering, hosting events, serving on committees, and using our unique skills and abilities to achieve a goal. Financial support, engaging our networks, and using our voice to spread the mission with others can also help us create a better world.

Join us for CNE's Philanthropy Day 2024! This annual event celebrates community giving and encourages innovative thinking about philanthropy.

We'll have inspiring stories throughout the day to help us learn and grow as philanthropists. We'll also explore how people from diverse backgrounds can unite to acknowledge the robust and diverse community.

This year's event will honor the Philanthropy Champions' remarkable contributions to the community. In its second year, the program recognizes individuals from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the Charlottesville Region who have made significant contributions to the community.

We hope this event inspires you to continue giving back to your community and deepens your understanding of the power of philanthropy. As we start the new year, let's connect and make a difference. This year's event promises to be even better than last year, and we want you to experience all the excitement. Be sure to mark your calendar!

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. 

The Coaching Edge for Leaders workshop focuses on developing a “coaching mindset” to improve individual and team professional growth and development. Many executives and managers approach the challenges their employees and teams face as problems they need to solve rather than building the capacity and confidence of their employees and teams to solve their own problems.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to lead with curiosity in order to ask good questions, dig deeper into the real problem (not just the one presented to them), and hold off on giving advice too early, thereby creating the capacity of their employees and teams to solve problems themselves. Participants will learn through interactive discussion, a live coaching demonstration, and an opportunity to experiment with the coaching mindset in small groups. 

This interactive workshop is designed to help nonprofit leaders enhance their decision-making processes through the lens of the Nonprofit Lifecycles framework. 

Participants will explore how aligning programs, management, governance, resources, and systems is crucial to organizational success. Through hands-on activities, including the Lifecycles “selfie” assessment, attendees will gain insights into their organization’s current stage and develop actionable strategies to achieve greater alignment and strengthen their overall impact.  

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. 

Join us as we explore how your organization can prepare for what seems like the constantly changing landscape of social media. Join this discussion learn more and share your best practices for pivoting, maintaining digital marketing and social media plans during challenging times, and more.

This month's topic: Adapting Nonprofit Messaging in a Shifting Landscape.

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