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News and Information
  • In light of the holidays, submissions for the December 27 edition of the newsletter need to be received by staff@thecne.org by noon December 20.
  • Grant Search 101.  CNE Information Session.  This session has been filled, although we are currently accepting people to the waiting list.  We will also be making this program available in early 2008.
  • Corporate Philanthropy Investing: Do you know your organization's branding value?  CNE Brown Bag Lunch, January 3.  Learn what corporations are looking for when they make giving decisions. Get the details.  

New Job and Volunteer Postings 

  • This environmental nonprofit seeks an Internet Marketing Manager.  See more.
  • This early learning center seeks Substitute Teachers.  Get more information. 
  • This nonprofit law office seeks a Database Assistant for its fundraising office.  Find out more.  
  • This regional nonprofit for affordable housing seeks a Receptionist and Administrative Support. More info.
  • This nonprofit environmental law firm seeks an Assistant to Financial and Legal Directors. Details.   
  • View all our job and volunteer postings. 

Articles and Tools
 Not a member? You can get access to these articles for one week only from our homepage.   

  • Organizational culture is undoubtedly important, but how do you evaluate and change it?  Learn how with this article. 
  • Learn what social entrepreneurship is and how to bring that innovation into your organization.  Read more.   
  • Browse through the CNE's collection of Online Articles.

Share What You Know, Find What You Need
 Let us know what you need help finding, or tell us about something you know and want to share!

  • Free advertising opportunity with a Charlottesville community website.  Find out more.
  • Share your philanthropic stories and get recognition for your organization.  Find out how. 
  • Giving Works helps nonprofit supporters give to their favorite causes while selling items on eBay.  Learn more.   

Funding Updates

  • This foundation supports the expansion and strengthening of Virginia's health care safety net. More info.
  • This award is given to initiatives that preserve and improve stock of privately owned affordable rental homes.  Details. 
  • This foundation provides seed money to projects that improve outcomes for women with breast cancer. See more. 
  • This program supports the development of public school teachers and the education as a field of study.  Find out more. 
  • Look through all grant opportunities currently on the CNE website.   

Upcoming Local Events
Submit your upcoming events to jessica@thecne.org by Wednesday at 2pm to have them listed!

December 13 - 2007 Legislative Forum hosted by JABA. Details.

December 14 - Concert and Silent Auction to benefit the Blue Ridge Irish Music School. Details.

December 16 - Gouter de Noel with Alliance Francaise. Details.

December 19 - Charge it Right, a program hosted by the Piedmont Housing Alliance.  Details.

December 20 - Youth Environmental Education in the Rivanna Watershed with Rivanna Conservation Society. Details.

December 21 - Holiday Open House at the FOCUS Women's Resource Center. Details.  

December 26 - Loan to Own, a program hosted by Piedmont Housing Alliance.  Details.

Browse the full calendar of upcoming events. 
CNE Members: post your events for free! Part of the benefits of membership.

Please join the CNE in our effort to maximize the impact of the nonprofit community. Contact us.

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

Center for Nonprofit Excellence