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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- CNE members enjoy a 20% discount on on-demand courses and certificate programs.
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
Trauma-Informed Approaches for De-escalation
Zoom
This workshop, Trauma-Informed Approaches for De-escalation, equips participants with practical skills to navigate challenging situations using trauma-informed techniques. The session focuses on fostering calm communication and positive interactions through safety, regulation, connection, and story-sharing. Attendees will learn how to create a prepared environment, develop clear plans for intervention, and utilize effective verbal and non-verbal strategies to […]
Driving Change: Goal Setting for Nonprofit Growth
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator: 851 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, VA, 24210
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help nonprofits explore effective goal-setting strategies. In this session, we’ll examine three key frameworks: Theory of Change, SMARTIE Goals, and Logic Models, to help you identify which approach best suits your organization's needs. We’ll also explore the important distinction between outputs and outcomes—understanding how both contribute to […]
2025 Southwest Executive Leaders Circle APPLICATION
851 French Moore Jr. BLvd Abingdon VA 24210
Executive Leaders Circles are small 6-8 member groups made up of nonprofit executive directors who meet every month. In partnership with CNE and the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia, and facilitated by Jess Harmon, the circle provides a confidential setting in which peers can discuss and troubleshoot real-time issues with real-world experience. What are the benefits? Discuss staff, board […]
Building Blocks of a Modern Development Plan- June
Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator: 851 French Moore Jr Blvd, Abingdon, VA, 24210
Fundraising is a dynamic, ever evolving enterprise to provide financial support to an organization. This session will share current trends emerging in the field, adaptable tools for engaging current or prospective donors, and an overview in getting your organization fundraising-ready in our current times.
Creating and Executing Communication Strategies
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 […]
So You Want To Be A Treasurer- September
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. […]