An Inauguration Is Just The Beginning
UVA President Jim Ryan
This past weekend UVA inaugurated its 9th…
CNE’s Updated 2018 Media Guide
Nonprofits thrive on community engagement and support, which requires regular communication. Even as nonprofits know this, staff are busy, budgets are tight, and nonprofits are facing audiences with increasingly short attention spans and what can feel like an overwhelming number…
Read MorePhilanthropy Day 2018
We are excited to invite you to the 2018 Philanthropy Day Luncheon, a community celebration of giving. This year’s luncheon will be held at the Pavilion at Boar’s Head Inn on November 15 from…
Be Prepared for the Next Emergency
CNE is thinking about our neighbors in the Carolinas currently preparing for and dealing with Hurricane Florence. Our hearts are with you in this trying time.
While the forecast for our area region has tempered, now is a great time to make…
Read MoreCommunity Bridges 5k Run/Walk
Special Opportunity for CNE Members to Welcome New UVA President Ryan & Connect with the University Community
Saturday, October 20, 9am-12pm
Read MoreData That Matters
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How we compensate our employees and who we hire has a direct impact on our mission. That’s why CNE is excited to announce our first-ever Regional Nonprofit Compensation… Read MoreSeeking Impact, TogetherCNE believes that strong nonprofits build strong communities, that the people who power nonprofits should have access to high quality, affordable professional development, and that we can grow together as leaders and organizations. That’s why we partnered with Read MoreEquity, Power, and AccountabilityAs part of our initiative to promote justice and equity within nonprofit communities, CNE is introducing a series of guest writers who have been grappling with what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to them…
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Understanding Our Own Savage InequalitiesAs part of our initiative to promote justice and equity within the nonprofit community, CNE is introducing a series of guest writers who have been grappling with what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to them and their organizations… Read MoreAttracting and Hiring Your Best and Brightest (Final Round)Last week, we featured the second piece in a series from Susan Dawson, Chief People Officer at Silverchair Information Systems, and a CNE board member. This week, we present to you the… Read MoreAttracting and Hiring Your Best and Brightest (Round 2)Picking up from my last post about how to get your best and brightest, let’s talk about your recruiting process. Trust Your Process and Flex It We all have our processes for selection through interviewing candidates…. Read MoreAttracting and Hiring Your Best and BrightestI don’t think it is lost on anyone that your people are your greatest strength as an organization. The question is how do you find and hire the best people that match your culture and are going to be amazing… Read MoreNew Initiatives on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDear Colleagues,
A few weeks ago our newsletter shared resources for nonprofits that want to move the needle on racial equity. We have heard from many of our members that they would like to listen, learn, and do… Read MoreRacial Equity: A Framework For Organizational ChangeWhether we work on education, the environment, or elderly care, many of us see the value in moving the needle on racial equity within our organizations and the work we do. The Local and Regional…
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Introducing Thomascine AllenDear Nonprofit Friends, We’re very excited to introduce you to Thomascine Allen, CNE’s new Administrative Coordinator. Her main role will be to support all things CNE, behind-the-scenes. But you’ll most likely speak to her on the phone when you call… Read MoreSave the Date!Yesterday a group of CNE staff members visited the Haven Homecooking for lunch. As we feasted on delicious eggplant parmesan and cannolis, we caught up on the good work of local nonprofits. The mission-driven work you… Read MoreMoving to Action on Board DiversityPeriodically, we’ll feature a thought piece from a local nonprofit professional. This week we are delighted to feature consultant and nonprofit professional, Rick Moyers. Rick currently serves on the boards of BoardSource (as chair) and the Community Connections… Read More2017 Regional Compensation and Benefits SurveyThe Center for Nonprofit Excellence and The Community Foundation serving Richmond and Central Virginia have collaborated to conduct the first-ever, regional, nonprofit compensation and benefits survey. For the first time, salaries of leadership staff in… Read MoreNonprofits and EmpathyPeriodically, we feature a thought piece from one of our amazing CNE board members. We hope you’ll enjoy this chance to get to know them better and hear a bit of their story. This piece was written… Read MoreSome Things to Think About Before Writing a GrantDid you know that the Foundation Center’s Foundation Directory lists over 9,500,000 grants and 140,000 grantmakers? Chances are that there is one your organization may qualify for! You can access the searchable database for free at CNE…. Read MoreOwn Your Finances One of the important (and sometimes overwhelming!) responsibilities of nonprofit leadership is financial management. Strong financial practices are essential for organizational sustainability, and stewarding assets and resources. Healthy financial management practices build…
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POP Talks at CNE
Are You On the Right Path?“If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could better judge what to do, and how to do it.” Abraham Lincoln I Celebrate MLK Day with Service
Keep Your Resolutions with CoachingApproximately half of all American’s make New Year’s Resolutions. About 8% keep them! Did you make a resolution? If you would like to beat the odds, the American Psychological Association (APA) offers tips for keeping your resolutions. In addition to… Read More |
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