Managing During Times of Transition
If the only thing constant is change, then how we deal with change can be treated as a constant opportunity. Change can mean growing, evolving, shifting, expanding. For an organization looking at a key…
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What Your Innovation Process Should Look Like
There’s no wrong way to innovate. But there are some things you should know about streamlining the process and prioritizing certain issues. Read…
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The Back-of-the-Envelope Guide to Communications Strategy
A vital, step-by-step guide to your communications strategy. Read, do, repeat!
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GrantAdvisor.org, a site for reviewing foundations, and why all the cool people are using it
Read this review of GrantAdvisor.org, a new tool for donor searching!
JOIN US for a Community-Building Self-Care Retreat for Nonprofit Practitioners!
Calling all nonprofit practitioners… Are you wondering how you can find the energy needed to continue to move forward productively after the events of August 11 and 12? Do you need new tools to recharge so you can continue…
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The Promise of Skills-Based Volunteering
Could your nonprofit benefit from skills-based volunteering? Read about the benefits — and challenges — of corporate partnership as volunteer work.
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Use It or Lose It: Frittering Away Civil Society’s Strategic Advantage
Calling all nonprofits: take the reins of democracy and use your role in civil society advantageously!
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Over-Looked Donor Prospects: Current and Former Program Recipients
Don’t overlook these potential donors!
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Learn how nonprofits are responding to Hurricane Harvey — and how you can help too!
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Consumerism Driving Professional Memberships
How well does your nonprofit attract and retain members? Learn what Big Business can teach about membership models!
Introducing New Finance Academy Program: Financial Health Review
The Finance Academy, brought to you in partnership with CFA Institute, is a portfolio of programs that strengthen the financial acumen and management of nonprofits…
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Dive deep – read this article on connecting your nonprofit’s work with policy, media, and the public.
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6 Lies Many Small-Shop Nonprofits Believe
Don’t fall for these fallacies – make sure you don’t hear these 6 “lies” at your nonprofit!
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Understanding Charitable Tax Deduction Legislation
As our elected officials debate tax reform in the House and Senate, make sure you understand the implications for charitable giving!
We Shall Overcome
On Monday, CNE’s Executive Director Cristine Nardi reached out with a simple message: it’s up to us. In…
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Nonprofits: The DNA of Democracy
A timely reminder of the power — and responsibility — of nonprofits.
It’s up to us.
Charlottesville is our home. It is where we live, go to school, work, play, help our neighbors, pray, volunteer and raise our kids. We were invaded this weekend. By violent, extremist…
Ending White Supremacy in Ourselves: A Time for Nonprofit Action
Ending White Supremacy in Ourselves: A Time for Nonprofit Action
A look at nonprofits’ role in fighting for equality, justice, and diversity.
Read MoreBoard Service: What’s in It for Me?
Last week we shared information on our board matching program, through which individuals can identify board service that resonates with them, and organizations…
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Secrets from the Fortune 500 – Design Thinking Hacks for the Social Sector
“If you don’t involve those you serve to solve the problem, you might be the problem.”
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Is Your Nonprofit Built for Sustained Innovation?
Read these 6 tips for building innovation capacity!
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Year-End Giving Prep: 21 FAQs Answered by Fundraising Experts
Build your year-end strategy NOW!
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Donor Stewardship: Guiding Donors to The Next Level of Support
Keep donors engaged and retained with this how-to guide.
Did you know that CNE offers board matching?
“The main point is to first get the right people on the bus (and the wrong people off the bus) before you figure out where to drive it.”
—Jim Collins, Good to Great
Great boards don’t just happen. First, the…
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Balancing the Mission Checkbook: Who Pays for the Common Good?
At what point is the common good too expensive? Read this article on strategy, structure, and mission impact.