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News and Information from the CNE website.
  • There will not be an issue of the newsletter next week in honor of Thanksgiving.
  • How to Motivate Staff.  CNE Brown Bag Lunch.  Thursday, December 6, 12:00 - 1:30pm.  Learn how to align your organizations so everyone involved is motivated to achieve your mission.  Find out more. 

New Job and Volunteer Opportunities from the CNE website.

  • This environmental organization seeks a Donor Relations Manager.  Get the details. 
  • The Hope Foundation seeks volunteers to work with children learning English as a second language.  Find out more. 
  • RFB&D seeks several part-time volunteer administrative assistants with different focus areas.  Learn about the specific opportunities.
  • View all job and volunteer opportunities on the CNE website.   

New Articles from the CNE website. 

  • Thinking about starting a nonprofit?  This article will help you figure out if nonprofit status is really right for your organization.  Read more. 
  • BoardSource just released the results of their governance survey.  Read it and see how your organization compares.  See more.
  • Everyone has been talking about the fundraising opportunities of online communities.  While they haven't had huge returns yet, they are not a medium to ignore.  Learn more. 
  • You can find these articles and many more in the CNE's Articles Online.

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  • Support your favorite organization while you shop: shop online through Good Shop and have a percentage of your purchase donated to the charity of your choice.  Check it out. 
  • Interested in free marketing materials?  The VCU CreateAthon application deadline is November 20.  Find out more. 
  • Don't forget to nominate community leaders for the Emily Couric Community Advocacy Award before the November 30 deadline!  Details.

Funding Updates from the CNE database.      

  • This award recognizes individuals under 25 who work passionately to address a problem in the local or global community.  Details.
  • This scholarship program awards teachers who creatively use visual learning to help students think and learn.  Find out more.
  • This foundation offers funding to organizations that engage in innovative music education and hands-on music making.  More info.
  • This competition seeks innovative approaches to help at-risk young men become  healthy, successful adults.  See more.
  • Are you a female with a bachelor's degree looking into an advanced degree or a career change?  If yes, you should see this.
  • We have a long list of grantmakers with open deadlines.  Take a look.   

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!

November 15 - Rivanna River Basin Commission with the Rivanna Conservation Society.  Details.

November 15 - Defining our Community's 'Right Size' hosted by Advocate for a Sustainable Albemarle Population.  Details. 

November 17 - Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrive!  with Alliance Francaise. Details. 

November 18 - Evening of Giving at Charlottesville Fashion Square.  Details.

November 20 - Crafts for Relaxation at the Women's Initiative.  Details.

November 21 - Money Matters, part of the Piedmont Housing Alliance's Moneysmart Financial Literacy Curriculum.  Details.

November 27 - Crafts for Relaxation at the Women's Initiative.  Details.

November 28 - Pay Yourself First, a class with Piedmont Housing Alliance.  Details.

November 28 - Don't Borrow Trouble, a community education session featuring Piedmont Housing Alliance.  Details. 

December 5 - Keep It Safe, a free class of the Piedmont Housing Alliance.  Details.

December 5 - Take Thyme for Women's Health, a fundraiser for Women's Health Virginia. Details. 

December 6 - How to Motivate Staff - CNE Brown Bag Lunch.  Details.

December 6 - Dejeuner Du Mois en Francais with Alliance Francaise.  Details. 

Browse all upcoming events here.

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Sincerely,
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence
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Charlottesville, VA 22905
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