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.

University of Virginia faculty, staff, and students qualify for discounted rates on CNE’s trainings. For details, please contact Senior Manager of Learning & Impact, Brian T. Ullman.

Upcoming Trainings

Lunch & Learn – From Burnout to Balance

January 23, 2025 11:30 am – January 23, 2025 1:00 pm
1701-A Allied Street, Charlotteville, VA 22903

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 […]

Marketing and Communications Discussion Group

January 30, 2025 9:00 am – January 30, 2025 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 […]

Development Discussion Group

February 19, 2025 9:00 am – February 19, 2025 10:00 am
1701-A Allied Street, Charlotteville, VA 22903

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 […]

Treasurers Discussion Group

February 20, 2025 9:00 am – February 20, 2025 10:00 am
1701-A Allied Street, Charlotteville, VA 22903

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 […]

Executive Directors Discussion Group (February)

February 21, 2025 9:00 am – February 21, 2025 10:00 am
Online via Zoom

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 […]

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 […]