Save 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…
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The Ethical Argument for General Operating Funds
How can we, as nonprofit professionals, convince funders of the importance of general operating funds?
Read MoreNew Member Benefit: Risk Management!
A data breach. An embezzlement. We would like to think it will never happen to us or the organizations we love, but it happens.
Making sure that your organization is managing its risk exposures is vital. This article—A…
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Closing the Gap: The History of Arts Funding and Where It’s Heading Next
Moving to Action on Board Diversity
Periodically, 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…
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Do you give globally or locally? Consider the case made by Stephanie Wykstra in this article concerning the problems you may or may not be aware of in your own backyard.
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A Graphic Re-visioning of Nonprofit Overhead
Rethink your organization’s spending with these new-and-improved charts!
Read MoreOnboarding: The How and the Why
Congratulations! You’ve hired the perfect candidate! The process was exhausting. Writing the perfect job description, advertising, reviewing resumes, interviewing, referencing, and extending an offer takes significant staff time and resources. But you can’t relax yet!
The onboarding process will be central to…
Read More2017 Regional Compensation and Benefits Survey
The 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…
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Vertigo and the Intentional Inhabitant: Leadership in a Connected World
An article from the Nonprofit Quarterly archives on leadership in a rapidly changing world.
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Plan a Better Meeting with Design Thinking
“So many meetings are lost opportunities.” Apply design thinking to your meeting planning to make the most out of every opportunity!
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Using Human-Centered Design to Advance Civic Engagement in Nonprofits
“Civic engagement efforts in the United States are becoming a renewed priority for nonprofits, but they can seem like a strain. Human-centered design…
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Update on FASB Requirements: Disclosures, Endowments, and Cash Flows–Oh My!
Are you aware of the newest financial reporting and planning requirements? Watch this video from Nonprofit Quarterly on nonprofit financial practices.
Read MoreFinancial Leadership in Practice
CNE, in partnership with the CFA Institute, is excited to accept applications for the 2018 Financial Leadership in Practice (FLIP) program.
FLIP guides nonprofits in clarifying fiduciary responsibilities, building financial decision-making processes, and mitigating risk….
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Try out this new step-by-step process from Harvard Business Review on how to make the most of your brainstorming sessions.
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Making Founder Successions Work
Challenge your conventional knowledge of “clean breaks” with this research from The Bridgespan Group.
Nonprofits and Empathy
Periodically, 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…
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How to Hold a Campaign Retrospective
Make the most of your fundraising campaign, even after it’s over!
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More and More CEOs Are Taking Their Social Responsibility Seriously
Why are corporations pivoting to social responsibility, and how can we, as nonprofit leaders, make the most of this momentum?
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The Critical Role of Traditional Knowledge in Social Innovation
“To build a brighter future for Canada, we need to learn from Indigenous communities and develop a new language of mutual…
Some Things to Think About Before Writing a Grant
Did 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….
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Bringing Together Research and Action
Read these illuminating case studies on bringing together academic research and social change initiatives.
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Is it the Best of Times for Nonprofit Fundraising?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times….” Times are good for nonprofit fundraising–with a few caveats.
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Sources of Attitudes on Nonprofit Compensation: A Conversation with Paul Light
“In his usual integrative style, Light provides an excellent overview of the frameworks Americans use when they think about…
Own 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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