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. 

Session title: Collaborative Communications

Join us for a conversation on best practices for collaboratively communicating across the various programs and departments in your organization. We'll explore how best to utilize project management systems, document sharing, and messaging communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Slack. 

This program is open to anyone working or volunteering for a nonprofit organization. To encourage small-group discussion, registration will be limited to 15 participants. We encourage participants to register early! 

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

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!

Unlock the full potential of your organization by unleashing the power of strategic volunteer engagement! Dive into the art of Volunteer Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition to elevate your nonprofit programs where volunteers play a vital role in delivering impactful services.

This session is recommended for all nonprofit board members, directors, and staff involved in guiding or managing volunteer programs.

If you require any accessibility accommodations, such as American Sign Language interpreters, please contact staff@thecne.org.

Are you an Executive Director of a small, established nonprofit? Are you looking for opportunities to meet with and learn from others working in similar roles?

Our Executive Directors Discussion Group (Smaller Organizations) offers a space for peer learning and support. Come to gain a fresh perspective on your current challenges or learn about others’ approaches to the perennial problems that smaller organizations face no matter their focus area.

Group members will rely on peer support to troubleshoot real-time challenges and, in turn, provide guidance and support to their peers.

THIS PROGRAM IS INTENDED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SMALLER ORGANIZATIONS.

We understand a smaller organization to have an annual operating of less than $500,000 and/or less than 6 full-time employees. If you have questions about getting your nonprofit going, take a look at our Starting a Nonprofit Toolkit. If you are a board member interested in learning more about your role, please reach out to our staff.

Please note:

• This meeting will take place online. Registered participants will receive an invitation via email shortly after registering.
• Come prepared to fully engage in the material and participate in all activities. Our trainers work to create an interactive, online learning environment for all participants. For this reason, the use of video is recommended where possible.
• CNE does not issue refunds or credit for missed trainings. Refunds will be issued for cancellations made 24 hours or more before the start of the training.
• We will not be providing a video recording of this session.

This month’s primary topic: Learning from Failure – extracting valuable lessons for future successes

• The related brief reading: It's OK to Fail, but You Have to Do It Right
• There will also be opportunity for open discussion on any topic of concern to participants.

FREE lunch provided! Join us for an engaging lunch and learn event, where we delve into the insights uncovered by the Virginia Community Engagement Index (VCEI). In 2023, Serve Virginia and the Virginia Service Foundation launched a comprehensive, and groundbreaking study, which offers a comprehensive overview of service, volunteerism, and civic action in Virginia. The session will showcase key findings and recommendations derived from the study, shedding light on what motivates individuals to get involved and stay involved in civic activities. Gain valuable insights that can empower targeted messaging and recruitment strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to leverage data-driven approaches for effective community mobilization.

Free lunch provided by First Citizens Bank.