Philanthropy Day 2018
Each fall we celebrate the vibrant nonprofit community and the transformational power of philanthropy in Central Virginia. This year we were thrilled to welcome Vu Le, the Executive Director of Rainier Valley Corps, to share his insights on…
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Philanthropy Day Speaker Seeks to Help Nonprofits “Understand their Awesomeness”
Read about our most recent Philanthropy Day speaker, Vu Le, and what he was trying to convey to nonprofits in our community.
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About #GivingTuesday: Will Larger Trends Show Up as Reduced Community Revenue?
On the heels of 2019’s #GivingTuesday, read about the current trends of giving to organizations like yours, and why it is happening.
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Why Are We Still Struggling with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nonprofit Governance?
Read about why diversity, equity and inclusion are struggling to persist in nonprofits, and so strategies as to how to combat this in your organization.
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How we can help those who want to do real good use their actions in the most helpful ways
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Redefining the Path to Success: Moving from Ego-thinking to Eco-thinking in the Social Sector
Explore how using an ecosystem map can foster collaboration and communication in your organization and your community.
Read MoreA Culture of Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving! We at CNE want to add our voice of gratitude and appreciation. We are thankful for our nonprofit members who are deeply passionate about their work and strive tirelessly to serve communities across Central Virginia. We’re thankful for
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Building Financially Resilient Nonprofits: Lessons From the Field
Think about what financial resiliency means to your organization!
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How Grantmakers Can Use Power Mindfully to Advance Equity
Learn how funders can start to use power positively to advance equity and justice in the nonprofit sector.
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Read about ways to lead your organization through a system change and some challenges that might come with it.
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Yes, You Can – and You Should! Nonprofit Advocacy as a Core Competency
Read about how nonprofits can, and should play a role in advocating for and enacting social change in the current political environment that is so strongly…
Read MoreStand Up, Fight Back
Center for Nonprofit Excellence, its board of directors, and its staff condemn in the strongest voice the recent murders of members of the Jewish community in Pittsburgh and the African American citizens in Kentucky….
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Republicans Give More to Charity than Democrats, but There’s a Bigger Story Here
In honor of the recent Midterms Election, read about the differences in giving between Democrats and Republicans, and why those may be occurring.
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Read about the concept of a toxic work environment, what leads people to get there, and ways that you can combat the repercussions…
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Learn about an organization in Charlottesville that can help you reevaluate and change the way you network to be more efficient and rewarding!
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Philanthropy’s Ultimate Power-Sharing Opportunity: Governance
Read about the essential role your Board can play in the journey to efficient power sharing, as well as what that may entail and important lessons that come of it.
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Wealthy Donors Boosted Average Giving 15% in 2017
Read about the growth of giving last year, and how it is projected to keep on growing. Use this to encourage more giving to yourorganizationn from donors!
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