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News and Information from the CNE website
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT: Pro Bono Clinic for Non-Profits - The
CNE has teamed up with Mortimer Caplin Public Service Center, Legal Aid Justice
Center, and the law firm of Michie, Hamlett, Lowry, Rasmussen & Tweel to bring
pro bono legal assistance and "legal check-ups" to area non-profits. Find
out more about the program and how to get involved.
CNE SEMINAR: Board Development -- Soup to Nuts: Wednesday, September 19, 9 am - 12 noon.
Whether you are looking to build your board, or if you're hoping
to improve the one you've got, this seminar will help you ensure that your board
has a positive, productive relationship with your organization. Board members and Executive Directors
are encouraged to attend.
Find out more.
CNE BROWN BAG LUNCH: How to Write a Survey: Thursday, October 4.
Find out about the tricks of the trade - learn about the tools available and proven
methods for getting the information you need.
Find out more.
REMINDER:
Several pages on our website, including many linked-to from the newsletter, will
become available to members-only on October 1!
Become a member and continue receiving access to all of the
CNE's resources.
New Job and Volunteer Opportunities
from the CNE website.
- This organization provides shelter to the homeless and seeks an
Intake Specialist to help guests on arrival.
See more.
- This organization focuses on improving the human condition and seeks an Office Manager.
Learn more.
- This organization focused on the provision of housing for the homeless seeks part-time
Overnight Supervisors.
More info.
- This local grantmaker seeks a full-time Executive Assistant.
Find out more.
- This organization provides seasonal shelter seeks
van drivers to assist with transportation.
Details.
- This local food bank needs assistance at the food distribution center October through
December. Get
more info.
New Articles and Tools
- The flurry of articles about
the coming workforce crisis for nonprofits might have you worried.
Find out
what this new study shows.
- This study of high-impact
nonprofits might bring conventional wisdom about growing organizations into question.
Read more.
- What would you say a board member's first duty is? Would you say it's accountability?
Find out why you should.
Share What You Know, Find What You Need
Let us know what you need help finding or what you know and would like
to share!
- Do you know of any great grant writers in the area? Are you one?
Would you tell us their/your name? Email staff@thecne.org
- The Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children & Families has identified
human services needs in our area.
Read more.
- New to town? New to nonprofits? We're putting together a contact list
to create a young nonprofit professionals networking group.
Email if interested in finding out more.
Funding Updates
from the CNE database
- Wish there was a way to earn
money for your organization while you searched on the internet? There is.
Learn about GoodSearch
- This Foundation provides funding for programs related to new visions of Progress
and Measurement. Find out
more.
- This Corporate Foundation funds programs in a variety of focus areas and has open deadlines. Learn more.
- This Foundation provides financial assistance to programs that help the underserved
in a variety of fields. Get
more info.
- Review the full list of funding opportunities
from the CNE website, many with nearing deadlines!
Upcoming Local Events from the CNE calendar
CNE MEMBERS: Submit your upcoming events to
jessica@thecne.org by Wednesday at 2pm to have them listed!
September 15 - Ramsey's Draft Wilderness Area Hike with Wild Virginia. Details.
September 15 - African American Teaching Fellows of Charlottesville-Albemarle
are hosting a Silent Art Auction.
Details.
September 16 - Rivanna River Canoe and Kayak Trip with the Rivanna Conservation
Society. Details.
September 17 - Birth Matter's Birth Circle.
Details.
September 18 - Legal Aid Justice Center will receive 10% of Orzo's revenue. Details.
September 18 - Evening with a Midwife with Birth Matters, part of the Childbirth
Series. Details.
September 18 - The Blue Ridge Irish Music School hosts an Evening with Tommy Sands,
Irish musician and activist.
Details.
September 19 - CNE Seminar "Board Development-- Soup to Nuts."
Details.
September 19 - Universal Synergy Consulting's free discussion on Employee Benefit
Trends for Nonprofit Organizations.
Details.
September 19 - Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression presents
"The Corner, Charlottesville, and UVA."
Details.
September 20 - "Charlottesville Tomorrow's Survey 2007: Policy implications for local
growth and development" with ASAP.
Details.
September 21 - The Women's Initiative Kick-Off Community Reception.
Details.
September 21 - Family Health & Fitness Camp runs through the 24th at Camp Holiday
Trails. Details.
September 22 - Free Birth Fair hosted by Birth Matters.
Details.
September 23 - Bug and Butterfly Bonanza, part of Rivanna Conservation Society's
4th Sundays. Details.
September 25 - Relaxation, Rhythm, Ritual: The 3Rs of Childbirth, part of Birth Matter's
Childbirth Series. Details.
September 25 - Legal Aid Justice Center will receive 10% of Orzo's revenue.
Details.
September 26 - Nonprofit Organization Responsibilities in Financial Reporting, led
by Universal Synergy consulting.
Details.
September 29 - Puttin' on the Dog fundraiser for Service Dogs of Virginia.
Details.
October 1 - French classes with Alliance Francaise begin.
Details.
October 4 - CNE Brown Bag Lunch on How to Write a Survey.
Details.
October 5 - Virginia Institute of Autism's 2007 Gala.
Details.
October 6 - Harvest Moon Gala to benefit Camp Holiday Trails.
Details
Browse all upcoming events here.
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Sincerely,
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence
PO Box 5652
Charlottesville, VA 22905
434.244.3330
www.thecne.org
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