The How-To's of UVA Community Partnerships. CNE Brown Bag Lunch. Thursday, July 10, 12 - 1:30 pm. Learn the best ways to engage your organization with UVA students, faculty, and staff. Details.
Major Donors: How to Identify Them and How to Ask Them. CNE Seminar. Wednesday, July 16, 9 am - 12 noon. Learn how to make "the ask" a natural occurrence in the relationships major
donors have with your organization. Find out more
Special Member Benefit: We have discount coupons for the Virginia Fund Raising Institute at the Boar's Head available on a first come, first serve basis. Coupons are not applicable for AFP member registrations. Contact staff@thecne.org to find out more.
New Articles
Making the decision to add to your staff can be difficult. This article will give you insight into when, why, and how to respond to some of the obstacles that might arise. Read more.
You've got your big annual event, but have you thought about incorporating smaller, more frequent events into your fundraising calendar? Read more.
Check out all the job postings on the CNE's website.
Share What You Know. Find What You Need.
Skill Set Partners is offering CNE members a discount on their upcoming Grant Writing Workshops in Kansas City and Raleigh. Find out more.
Does your organization conduct background checks on volunteers? Or do you know of a standard practice in our region? If so, we'd appreciate it if you could let us know.
Are you familiar with Salesforce and Network for Good? We know someone who could use your help. Find out more.
The 2008 Kids Count Data Book was recently put online by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Get it here.
New Funding Opportunities
This national award recognizes innovation in the social sector. Find out more.
This foundation supports efforts to educate about the special needs of children. Learn more.
This award recognizes people who have contributed to the welfare of animals. More info.
This funder supports faith-based coalitions working to eradicate childhood obesity. Details.
This program focuses on public health and water infrastructure sustainability. See more.
This fund supports efforts focused on campaign finance reform. Get more info.
This humanities program focuses on preservation and access to collections. Read more.
