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Upcoming Trainings
Treasurers Discussion Group- September 2025
Hybrid – 1701-A Allied Street, Charlottesville, 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 […]
Form 990 in a Shifting Policy Landscape: What Nonprofits Need to Know Now
Zoom
As the regulatory climate evolves, filing an accurate and complete Form 990 is no longer just a compliance requirement —it's a strategic imperative. Please join us on Zoom on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. for this 1-hour long session. Learn about the latest insights to navigate new risks and responsibilities tied to recent Executive Orders and […]
Leaders of Color Circle Application 2025/2026
1701-A Allied Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
The Leaders of Color Circle is designed specifically for and by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) leaders working in the local nonprofit sector. Centered on BIPOC peer support and shared wisdom, the Circle aims to create a space where BIPOC leaders can ask and offer support around self-care strategies, nonprofit core competencies, and […]
Meeting the Moment: A Collaborative Day of Learning for Nonprofit Resilience
Jefferson Madison Regional Library – Central Library (201 E. Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902)
This fall, CNE’s Day of Learning, Meeting the Moment, brings together nonprofit staff, board members, and community partners for a full day of connection, reflection, and skill-building. Meeting the Moment invites participants to think boldly about resilience, leadership, and collaboration in times of change, blending interactive workshops with peer-to-peer learning and facilitated discussion. The day will feature four […]
Case Studies in Planned Giving
1701-A Allied Street, Charlotteville, VA 22903
How do you get your key donors and or board members to make a Legacy commitment to your organization? Planned Giving guru, Russell James, says, "The best way to start that planned giving conversation is to say to a donor, 'Your situation reminds of a case I recently worked on.'' The problem is many non-profit […]