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News and Information

  • The Winter 2008 update to the Media Guide is now available.  Members, please contact staff@thecne.org to get your complimentary copy.

New Articles

  • Learn about the role boards should play in thinking about an organization's sustainability.  Find out more. 
  • How can you tell how your board is doing? Board assessments, and this article will help you understand how.  Read more. 
  • Search through all of the CNE's articles online.    
Share What You Know, Find What You Need

  • Piedmont Council of the Arts is giving away cushioned folding chairs.  Find out more.     
  • Do you need W-2 forms?  We know some people with a few extras... Find out who. 
  • The Commission on Children and Families has released Stepping Stones December 2007.   
  • Learn about the Declaration of the Community University Research and Service Partnership.  Read about it here. 

New Funding Opportunities

  • This initiative seeks to create networks to strengthen and build organizations advocating and acting in rural policy.  More info.
  • This fund supports efforts that enhance the teaching of sociology and student learning.  Learn more.   
  • Get support for organizing  community members for social justice issues.  Get the details. 
  • This family foundation funds the purchase of tangible items, such as equipment of facility improvements.  See more.
  • Look through the CNE's listing of upcoming grant opportunities.

Upcoming Local Events
CNE Members, submit your events by 2pm on Wednesdays to have them posted here.

Jefferson Madison Regional Library is sponsoring a YouTube Contest for the BIG READ.  Deadline February 22.  Details. 

January 17 - Rehabilitating Aging Infrastructure: Financial Challenge and Environmental Opportunity brown bag lunch with Rivanna Conservation Society. Details.

January 20 - Hike through Saint Mary's Wilderness with Wild Virginia. Details.

January 20 - The Three Stories of Ivy Creek with Ivy Creek Foundation.  Details.

January 21 - 4H Junior Naturalist Clubs hosted by Ivy Creek Foundation begin meeting.  Details. 

January 22 - Shelter for Help in Emergency is sponsoring the Think.Tell.Ask Peer Education Program.  Details. 

January 22 - The Alzheimer's Association begins its caregiver support training program, Memory U.  Details. 

January 22 - Tax Seminar for Small Businesses & Self-Employed at FOCUS Women's Resource Center. Details.

January 22 - Mind Over Matter Therapy Group begins meeting at FOCUS Women's Resource Center.  Details.

January 23 - Grant Search 101 at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.  Details.

January 24 - Building Your Financial Foundation: For Women Business Owners & Professionals at FOCUS Women's Resource Center.  Details. 

January 25 - Concert Duo Nogales - Barnat with  Alliance Francaise. Details.

January 26 - Streamwatch Introductory Training at the Ivy Creek Foundation.  Details. 

January 30 - Budgeting Your Money seminar at FOCUS Women's Resource Center. Details.   

January 31 - Ivy Creek Toddler Time hosted by the Ivy Creek Foundation. Details.

January 31 - Divorce Support Group at FOCUS Women's Resource Center. Details.

February 1 - 2008 Future Leaders Forum for Young Women with the Girl Scouts of the Virginia Skyline Council.  Details. 

February 5 - Lawyer Assistance Night at FOCUS Women's Resource Center. Details. 

February 6 - Public Speaking for Fun and Profit begins at Live Arts. Details.

February 6 - Understanding Your Credit seminar at FOCUS Women's Resource Center.  Details.

February 7 - Planned Giving: What Every Organization Should Know hosted by the CNE. Details. 

Browse the full calendar of upcoming events. 

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