A New Pay-What-it-Takes Grantmaking Approach
You know that sinking feeling. Your programs are securely funded, but when your printer needs servicing, you’re faced with a depleted operations budget. You’ve spent half your day Googling “printer self-service tips” in an effort to avoid accruing overhead…
Read MoreGreat Leaders Take Time for Self Care
We’ve talked to you about mindfulness in the workplace and how it can improve organizational health. But when you are in a leadership role, self-care often comes last.
Science proves it! You will be more productive,…
Read MoreShout Outs and Celebrations
Despite a few sprinkles, our Celebration of Strong Nonprofits turned out to be an inspiring and impressive evening. We connected with friends, community leaders, and supporters who all share the…
Your Voice Makes a Difference
The team at CNE wants you to succeed in all ways, from delivering your mission to retaining talent. The CNE Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey is the area’s only aggregate resource for making competitive and informed compensation decisions. Change is on…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Party!
We are looking forward to seeing you at our Celebration of Strong Nonprofits on June 7, 2016, 5pm to 7pm at IX Art Park. The RSVP’s are rolling in…
Put the Fun Back in Annual Fund
You’ve planned meals for the week, meetings for the month, and vacations for the summer, but have you planned your annual fund campaign? Are you concerned about setting realistic goals? Perhaps you are new to the annual fund or…
Read MoreSalary Survey Benefits Local Nonprofits
Let’s talk about money! Changes in organizational structure, especially pay structure, can make us more competitive, and can make our staff happier. Taking part in the CNE Nonprofit…
Mindfulness at Work
The rules you were given were the rules that worked for the person who created them, and the more different you are from that person, the worse they’re going to work for you. When you’re mindful, rules,…
Read MoreBoard Engagement Yields Strong Relationships
It’s true. Board members – engaged ones – can mean the difference between a struggling philanthropy program and a thriving culture of philanthropy that yields strong donor relationships and…
An Invitation to Celebrate
Let’s celebrate our brightest moments in the colorful and creative IX Art Park. Join us outdoors for good food and great conversation, Tuesday, June 7, 5pm to 7pm.
Share your…
Read MoreAn Investment in Talent Development
What’s one of the most important activities within your organization, and often the hardest to accomplish? Talent development. And yet, intentional staff cultivation is one of the best ways to keep your organization stable and focused on mission.
According to…
Read MoreFoster a Culture of Philanthropy
Are you motivated to generate a culture of philanthropy within your organization?
A culture of philanthropy is one which everyone – board, staff, and executive director – plays a role in raising resources. It is not just…
Read MoreSave the Date to Celebrate Strong Nonprofits
Join us for CNE’s Annual Celebration of Strong Nonprofits on Tuesday, June 7, from 5pm to 7pm.
Last June we were fortunate enough to gather together more than…
Read MoreCalling All Board Members
If your organization relies on philanthropic gifts, then board members are critical assets in building a strong culture of philanthropy. Board members are your most strategic volunteers, offering their time, talent and treasure to your mission, and can be…
Read MoreMeet our New Membership Manager
Dear Members,
We’re excited to introduce you to Andrew Robinson, CNE’s new Membership Manager. For information about CNE membership and the tools, programs, and resources we have…
Read MoreJoin the Positive Revolution
Appreciative Inquiry, in a nutshell, asks, “Who are we when we’re at our best, and how can we get more of that?”
No learning how to do…
Read MoreLearn the Art and Science of Grant Writing
Grant dollars are an essential source of revenue for nonprofits, but preparing a successful proposal can be an intimidating process for both…
Facilitate with Confidence
Facilitate (v): to help (something) run more smoothly and effectively
– Merriam-Webster Dictionary
We all “facilitate” every day in one way or another, even…
Read MoreGrow into the Leader You Are
Are you looking to grow your leadership capabilities? Or do you supervise someone you think has great leadership potential?
Don’t miss out on CNE’s Emerging Leaders Circle. If you…
Read MoreLess Email in Your Inbox!
With our roll-out last week, comes the opportunity for you to narrow in on the types of program information you want to receive. Only interested in program information…
CNE’s Metamorphosis
CNE has always cared about providing the very best programs and services to our members. We strive to keep pace with our evolving community and to continually meet…
Join the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders
Are you ready to step up your game? Do you think you could make a great leader within your organization?
Don’t miss your chance – join our Emerging Leaders…
Read MoreNew Year – New Opportunities @ CNE
Dear friends,
Happy New Year. With it comes exciting change at CNE. We have a dynamic new strategy, new services on deck, and new strategic partnerships that will enable us…
Read MorePredicting the Future
At CNE, we consider it our job to track new trends in and affecting the nonprofit sector. Framing these trends can help us better understand our local environment and…
Wondering What Makes a Highly Effective Board?
Join 139 individuals who have discovered just that. CNE’s flagship program, the 7th annual Board Academy launches in March of 2016.
Think you might be interested? Information sessions will be…
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