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Center for Nonprofit Excellence

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News and Information from The CNE website

CNE welcomes its 100th member!
 We would like to recognize our 100 Founding Members - See who they are.
Discover the benefits our members are already taking advantage of, and see how we can help you.  Member Benefits.

1st Annual Business Symposium hosted by the Charlottesville Networking Group.
Come hear the stories of 5 entrepreneurs from Charlottesville as they discuss how they made their visions into successful enterprises.  Headliners include the CNE's own Wendy Brown, and the roundtable discussion will be followed by a tradeshow and other networking opportunities.  Find out more.   

UPCOMING CNE PROGRAMS
  • Finding and Managing Interns - TODAY at noon!  Learn about where to find interns and how to effectively use them.  Register now!
  • E - Marketing - CNE Seminar May 23.  Learn more about how to take advantage of the Internet for low-cost marketing.  $25/members/ $50 non-members  Find out more.
Special Discount for first 25 members to respond!
CNE has 25 discount coupons for the upcoming Virginia Fund Raising Institute.  The first 25 members to contact us about the discount will receive a $25 discount when they register!  Learn more about the Virginia Fund Raising Institute.
Do you know Donor Perfect?
Mandy Hoy at Meals on Wheels would like to learn more about Donor Perfect.  If you have experience with/or know about the application, please contact her at cvillemeals@earthlink.net.

 VOLUNTEERS
Camp Holiday Trails is looking for volunteers to help with family camp weekends, including this coming weekend.  Find out more.

HOT READ -samples from our online library.

What do 18-26 year olds think about work and volunteering?  Find out
Having trouble connecting with donors?  This anecdote and list of suggestions will give you ideas about how to approach and relate to donors.  Read more
Many people have experiences and knowledge relevant to fundraising without knowing it.  This self-assessment tool can help you recognize the fundraiser in you.  Check it out.   

Funding Updates from The CNE database 


This Foundation offers support to organizations that benefit youths, especially girls, under 12 in the areas of education and health.  Find out more.   

This Foundation supports professional development programs for arts educators in rural areas.  More info.
This Foundation supports organizations which care for animals in need with grants from $2,500-$50,000.  Details.

Visit the full list of available funds.

Upcoming Local Events from The CNE calendar

Now Through May 4 - Computers4Kids Annual Raffle. Great Prizes. Details.

May 3 - CNE Brown Bag Lunch on Finding and Managing Interns.  Details
May 3 - How to Conduct an Appeciative Inquirty: Building on Your Organization's Strengths as Your Own Consultant.  Details
May 4 - 5 Annual Dance Concert hosted by the Gard Barn BBQ and Rivanna Conservation Society.  Details

May 5 - VA Discovery Museum's Discovery Dash. Details.

May 5 - Spring Garden Party fundraiser for the Rivanna Conservation Society.  Details.
May 6 - Rivanna River Canoe and Kayak Trip.  Details
May 9 - Marrying Meeriment, Mirth, Mission & Moneymaking - a training session on workplace fun.  Discount for nonprofits! Details

May 10 - Live Arts preview of A Streetcar Named Desire.  Show opens May 11. Details.

May 11 - PVCC Comencement.   Details.

May 11, 12, 13, 15 - Live Arts special event: Expressions from the Heart.  Details

May 12 - The Artful Dog Gala sponsored by Service Dogs of Virginia.  Details
May 16 - First Annual Business Symposium sponsored by Charlottesville Networking Group.  Details. 

May 17 - James River Sojourn led by Leslie Middleton of the Chesapeake Bay Alliance. Details
May 17 - Is a Steady State Economy in our Community's Future - a presentation by ASAP. Details

May 24 - Developing a Community Based Response to Predatory Lending sponsored by Piedmont Housing Alliance.  Details
May 27 - Woodland Changes: Spring into Summer part of Rivanna Conservation Society's Fourth Sundays at Scheier Natural Area.  Details.

June 2 - LINKS - A resource fair for youth and families with speical needy hosted by Camp Holiday Trails.  Details
June 9 - Annual River Regatta River Clean Up hosted by the Rivanna Conservation Society.  Details.
June 17 - River Sojourn Launch Event hosted by the Rivanna Conservation Society.  Details.

Browse all upcoming events calendars here.


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Sincerely,
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence
PO Box 5652
Charlottesville, VA 22905
434.244.3330
www.thecne.org

Center for Nonprofit Excellence