We use the 7 Actionable Principles for a Strong Social Sector as a framework for our trainings. Please visit the 7AP website to learn more.

CNE offers a variety of training opportunities across a spectrum of topics relevant to nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers. We aim to nurture community, collaboration, and collective growth, while elevating your skills and cultivating an environment where learning is reciprocal, relationships are cultivated, and our robust community of practice flourishes.

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Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the training date. All times posted are in the Eastern time zone.

Upcoming Trainings

Basics of Financial Literacy (NEW DATE)

December 3, 2024 9:00 am – December 3, 2024 11:00 am
Center for Nonprofit Excellence, 1701-A Allied Street, Charlottesville

(This session was originally scheduled for November 7, but has been rescheduled due to an unforeseen conflict.) Effective financial management and oversight are essential to the success of nonprofit organizations. Ensuring financial sustainability requires strong stewardship of assets and resources, grounded in financial literacy. Join Carolyn Burnett, Vice President of Business Banking at UVA Community […]

Marketing and Communications Discussion Group (December)

December 19, 2024 9:00 am – December 19, 2024 10:00 am
Online via 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 Academy (Application Required)

January 31, 2025 9:00 am – May 23, 2025 4:00 pm
Center for Nonprofit Excellence, 1701-A Allied Street, Charlottesville

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 […]