Are you located in Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia’s footprint?

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) partners with Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia to offer targeted, high-quality programs and services that help nonprofits manage change and increase their impact. These resources are available at no cost to nonprofits within the Wellspring Foundation footprint and cover a variety of topics relevant to staff, board members, and volunteers.

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Important Details:
Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. the day before the training date, and all times are in Eastern Time. Nonprofits in the Virginia counties of Grayson, Russell, Smyth, and Washington qualify for discounts on statewide and on-demand courses. For more information, contact Jess Campbell-Harmon, Senior Manager of Learning & Impact, at jcampbellharmon@thecne.org.

 

 

Upcoming Trainings

Creating and Executing Communication Strategies-July 2025

July 16, 2025 1:30 pm – July 16, 2025 3:30 pm
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator: 851 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, VA, 24210

We're all communicators. No matter your role in your organization, you need to communicate with others. This is true for organizations as well. Big or Small, to effectively carry out your mission, you need to be able to tell your story in the right way, at the right time, to the right audiences. It's what […]

Mission Multiplier: Leveraging Volunteers for Scalable Success

August 20, 2025 9:30 am – August 20, 2025 11:30 am
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator: 851 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, VA, 24210

Volunteers aren’t just helping hands—they’re powerful mission multipliers. In this workshop, nonprofit leaders will learn how to design and manage volunteer programs that drive real impact. Using The Volunteer Lifecycle, you'll explore practical ways to recruit, retain, and recognize volunteers effectively. Whether you're launching a new program or refining an existing one, you’ll leave with clear, […]

The Power of Partnership: Protecting Communities and Essential Programming

August 28, 2025 12:30 pm – August 28, 2025 2:00 pm
Zoom

The Power of Partnership: Protecting Communities and Essential Programming through Partnerships, Collaboration, & More  The nonprofit sector is facing massive financial cuts and uncertainty. Many organizations are considering downsizing, and many even risk having to close their doors. Nonprofits need better tools to defend critical services and programs. In 2025, strategic partnerships—and in some cases, […]

So You Want To Be A Treasurer- September

September 4, 2025 9:30 am – September 4, 2025 11:30 am
Zoom

Explore the treasurer's role in effective financial planning, resource stewardship, and organizational oversight. Learn how to support board decision-making, ensure financial policies are documented and followed, and navigate the complexities of budgeting, audits, and reporting. We'll also cover the benefits of finance committees, succession planning, and the importance of aligning fundraising efforts with organizational goals. […]