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Center for Nonprofit Excellence

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News and Information from the CNE website 

The CNE Hires New Executive Director - We are excited to announce that Kerry Dodson will be joining the CNE as Executive Director beginning October 1.  Find out more.  Her CNE email address will be kdodson@thecne.org. 

How to Write a Survey: CNE Brown Bag Lunch, 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. 

Don't forget: Many resources on the CNE website will be available to members only beginning October 1.  Members, make sure you know your username/password, contact jessica@thecne.org if you need assistance.  If you are not a member, it's not too late to become a member and continue getting access to all the resources the CNE has to offer.  

New Job and Volunteer Opportunities  from the CNE website.

  • This humanities-focused nonprofit seeks a Director of Major Gifts.  More info. 
  • This local organization seeks an  Asset Development Specialist under the AmeriCorps program.  Learn more. 
  • The Madison-Greene Humane Society needs volunteers to help with their Family Fun Day.  Find out how you can help. 
  • View all job and volunteer opportunities. 

New Articles from the CNE website.

  • Thanks to Frank Berry for pointing out this article about selecting accounting software.  Read more.
  • Ever wonder about the size of the nonprofit sector?  Get the abbreviated facts and figures from the 2007 Nonprofit Almanac here.    
  • What's your organization's capacity to manage volunteers?  Can you convince grantmakers to invest in it?  Read UPS's argument for why you should invest in volunteer resources management and use their checklist to see how well you're doing.  See more. 

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!

  • The Annie E. Casey Foundation 2007 Kids Count Data Book is available online, including state data and functions to design you own charts.  See more.
  • Leadership Charlottesville is accepting proposals from area organizations with project ideas to be carried out by the program participants.  Find out more.
  • Looking for a professional development opportunity?  We just finished updating our Classes & Conferences page.  Check it out.

Funding Updates from the CNE database  

  • This Foundation supports the efforts of museums to bring vitality and different experiences to their communities.  Find out more. 
  • This competitive grant program supports national wildlife refuge interpretation and education projects.  See the details. 
  • This Fund provides funding for programs that focus on the value of the humanities from a Southern perspective. More info.
  • This Grant provides funding to libraries performing outreach to special and underserved populations of children.  Learn more.
  • Can't find what you need here?  Try your luck using the Foundation Center's Online Directory or the Virginia Grant Directory.  Email or call 434-244-3330 to make an appointment. 

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 29 - Family Fun Day at Greene County Park with Madison-Greene Humane Society.  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 4 - Major Gifts: Finding the Perfect Donors, a training by Benevon. Details.

October 5 - Moving Charlottesville from Worst to First in Lending Equality hosted by Piedmont Housing Alliance. Details.   

October 5 - Virginia Institute of Autism's 2007 Gala.  Details.   

October 6 - Malu Family Festival at the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum.  Details. 

October 6 - Harvest Moon Gala to benefit Camp Holiday Trails.  Details

October 6 - Old Farm Days in Fluvanna County with the Rivanna Conservation Society.  Details. 

October 10 - Senior Marketplace 2007 at the Senior Center. Details. 

October 14 - Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area Hike with Wild Virginia.  Details.

October 15 - Free Acupuncture Demonstration at the FOCUS Women's Resource Center. Details.

October 15 - Rivanna Conservation Society Director's Presentation. Details. 

October 17 - The Center for Nonprofit Excellence Seminar on Vision & Mission.  Details.   

October 17 - Free Stress Management Workshop at The Women's Initiative. Details. 

October 18 - World Water Monitoring Day Sponsored by the Rivanna Conservation Society. Details.

October 18 - The Clean Water Act, 35 Years and Counting, a Rivanna Conservation Society brown bag lunch.  Details. 

October 19 - Crafting Intentional Communities hosted by JABA.  Details. 

October 19 - Online Business Presentation hosted by FOCUS Women's Resource Center.  Details. 

October 21 - 2007 Start! Charlottesville Heart Walk benefit for American Heart Association.  Details. 

October 24 - Don't Borrow Trouble - a presentation on predatory lending by the Piedmont Housing Alliance.  Details.

October 26 - Annual Award Banquet for the Charlottesville Police, hosted by the Charlottesville Police Department Foundation. Details.  

October 28 - Trees - Hunting and Gathering with the Rivanna Conservation Society.  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

Center for Nonprofit Excellence