Position: Trainer

Selena Cozart

Posted on October 24, 2023 by -

Principal Consultant
Selena Cozart Consulting
CNE Programs: Leadership Circles

Selena Cozart, Ph. D. has extensive expertise in facilitating dialogue and community engagement in the service of equity and justice. Selena is well-versed in the full range of skills and expertise required to affect community change through dialogue and action. Selena has been an active participant in the UCARE program at the University of Virginia which has been instrumental in the UVA’s recognition and accountability in relation to its unpaid, underpaid, and enslaved laborers throughout the history of the University.

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Tracy Kaufman

Posted on October 24, 2023 by -

Candid Program Manager
Candid
CNE Programs: Workshops

Tracy Kaufman is a Network Engagement Manager at Candid, leading workshops related to nonprofit sustainability, management, fundraising, and other essential issues relevant to philanthropy and the social sector. Her trainings primarily serve nonprofit professionals, but also audiences comprised of funders, artists, students, and academics. Tracy is a lead instructor for Candid’s three-day Proposal Writing Boot Camp and teaches a popular workshop on outcomes and measurement. As one of Candid’s training experts, webinar instructors, and a frequent public speaker, she has spoken at conferences, most notably the United Nations, and has represented Candid on numerous panel discussions.

In addition, Tracy provides training and support to Funding Information Network (FIN) partners – libraries, nonprofit resource centers and other institutions – and provides philanthropy and fundraising information services to individuals and local organizations. Her relationship with Candid began in 2007, when she began working for Foundation Center, one of Candid’s two legacy organizations. Previously, Tracy held positions with the Association of American Publishers and New York Public Library.  Tracy earned her Bachelors of Arts in Writing Seminars from John Hopkins University, and studied Library and Information Science at the Pratt Institute.

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Cindy Colson

Posted on September 6, 2023 by -

Cindy Colson serves as the Deputy Director of Partnerships and Consulting at CNE, where she oversees the development and delivery of a wide range of programs and services across Virginia. With extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, Cindy specializes in executive leadership development and board governance training. She works closely with nonprofits to foster governance and programmatic practices that are relevant, responsive, culturally informed, and ethically grounded. Her efforts advance CNE’s mission to create equitable, thriving, and just communities, driven by strong and healthy nonprofit organizations.

Cindy earned her BIS from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of Mary Washington.