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News and Information from The CNE website

UPCOMING CNE PROGRAMS

E-marketing
- CNE Seminar May 23.  Learn more about how to take advantage of the Internet for low-cost marketing for all size and types of organizations.  $25/members/ $50 non-members  Find out more.

Don't miss out!
CNE has a limited number of coupons for a $25 discount for members to use when they register for the Virginia Fund Raising Institute.  Members should contact the CNE before they register to find out about getting a coupon.  Learn more about the Virginia Fund Raising Institute.


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Basic Guide to Grant Station.  Unfamiliar with Grant Station?  This guide will help you find your way through.  We would like to thank Tim Bowring of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville for contributing this guide.  Learn more about Grant Station.   

NEW JOBS from the CNE database

This organization focuses on the provision and distribution of food and seeks a Grants Coordinator.  Read more

HOT READS from the Online Library

Strategic planning can de a difficult undertaking for organizations, but a thorough plan can offer organizations a plan of action through which they can more effectively carry out their mission.  This article discusses not only what a strategic plan is, but how to develop one.  Read more. 

Effective board leadership can play a critical role in the effectiveness of your organization.  This article gives some key strategies which can be used to encourage better board leadership.  Find out more.

Many organizations work to improve their capacity-building strategies without evaluating their efforts.  This article gives suggestions for what should be kept in mind when evaluating capacity-building.  Read more.   



Funding Updates from The CNE database

This Initiative rewards programs in community development and neighborhood revitalization.  Find out more. 

This Foundation offers grants of up to $10,000 for organizations that help immigrants improve their English-language skills.  Read more.

This Foundation promotes the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball, including funding for fields, programs, and equipment.  Find our more

Visit the full list of available funds.


Upcoming Local Events from The CNE calendar

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

May 11 - PVCC Commencement.   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 12 -  Spring Fling Campus Days at PVCC- sample classes, tour campus, and learn about career services.  Details.

May 16 - First Annual Business Symposium sponsored by Charlottesville Networking Group.  Details. 

May 16 - Water Street Design Competition hosted by CCDC.  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 special needs 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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The Center for Nonprofit Excellence
PO Box 5652
Charlottesville, VA 22905
434.244.3330
www.thecne.org

Center for Nonprofit Excellence