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Center for Nonprofit Excellence
News and Information
  • Program Planning and Evaluation. CNE Seminar. May 21, 9 am - 12 noon.  Logic models and outcome measurement are big factors for many local grantmakers.  Learn from Gretchen Ellis what they are and how to start incorporating them into how you think and talk about your programs.  More info.
  • CNE is hiring! We have a great opportunity for someone seeking a challenging, exciting work environment.  Find out more.
  • You're Invited!  We hope you will join us for the 2nd Annual CNE Open House, Tuesday, June 3.  Get the details! 
New Articles
  • Learn about the needs and challenges facing boards of midsize nonprofits.  Read more.
  • Get the latest facts and figures on the nonprofit sector in this recently released brief. 
  • Look through all the articles on the CNE website.
New Job Postings
Share What You Know, Find What You Need
  • Don't forget to file your 990 form today, especially if you're with a small organization that was previously not required to file! 
  • The Blue Ridge Financial Group Community Fund is seeking a suitable charity to receive the proceeds of their 2008 Annual Golf Tournament; for written guidelines email rebecca.harris@nmfn.com.  Submissions must be received by June 1, 2008.
  • Doing a mailing?  Make sure you've budgeted for the new postage rates that went into effect May 12.  Find out more.
  • Do you have a working car you'd like to donate?  We know of an organization that would love to put your old car to good use. 
Funding
  • This initiative supports innovation and improvement to the Head Start program.  Learn more.
  • This grant program seeks to help improve the capacity of the justice system.  Get more information. 
  • This foundation supports efforts to build affordable housing responsibly.  Learn more. 
  • This mini-grant program gives one-time support to local environmental projects.  More info. 
  • These advocacy grants support efforts to promote and educate on drug policy reform.  Details.
  • Browse through all the funding opportunities. 
Calendar
Submit your events by 2 pm on Wednesdays to have them included in the CNE calendar!

May 15 - Piedmont Council of the Arts: Governor's Awards Deadline for Nominations
May 15 - Rivanna Conservation Society: The Green of Greene and Fluvanna Counties
May 17 - The Women's Initiative Journal Writing for Self Discovery
May 17 - Virginia Discovery Museum Busy Builders Exhibit Opens
May 17 - Virginia Discovery Museum: Let's Talk About Safety
May 17 - Ivy Creek Foundation: Trailbuilding Education and Greenways
May 18 - Ivy Creek Foundation Butterfly Walk
May 19 - FOCUS Women's Resource Center: Jin Shin Jyutsu
May 21 - Center for Nonprofit Excellence Seminar: Program Planning and Evaluation
May 21 - The Women's Initiative Stress Management Workshop
May 21 - The Women's Initiative Monthly Volunteer Meeting
May 21 - Piedmont Housing Alliance Seminar Bank on It
May 24 - Virginia Discovery Museum 18th Annual Discovery Dash
May 28 - The Women's Initiative Free Seated Massage
May 28 - Piedmont Housing Alliance Seminar Pay Yourself First
May 29 - MACAA Community Action Month Reception
May 30 - Senior Center Spring Fling
May 31 - The Oratorio Society of Charlottesville - Albemarle: Spirit of America
June 4 - Camp Holiday Trails 15th Annual Golf Tournament

View all calendar events on the CNE website. 
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