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CENTRAL VIRGINIA ACADEMY FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE

Equipping Nonprofit Professionals And Volunteers

WHO WE ARE

The Central Virginia Academy for Nonprofit Excellence (CVANE) exists to
improve the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of Central Virginia’s charitable organizations
through the education of board members, staff, and volunteers.


By strengthening, educating and engaging non-profits, CVANE seeks to help improve the quality of life in Central Virginia through improved program operations, increased resources for families and individuals, and greater impact of charitable donations.


CVANE provides unique training by seasoned professionals who are experts in their respective fields, and offers training at an affordable cost to ensure accessibility to a wide range of nonprofit organizations in Lynchburg and its surrounding counties.

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Win a CVANE Leadership Journey

Do you long for excellence in nonprofit leadership? Do you want to gain the tools to be a successful change maker? CVANE has the solution for you!

Every workshop that you register for in 2024-2025 will automatically enter you in a drawing for a full year of CVANE workshops at no cost!* The more registrations, the higher your chances of winning!

The 2025-2026 year is shaping up to be the best one yet. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

All those who registered for the September 2024 Board of Directors workshop have been included in the drawing.

Winner to be announced at CVANE's Spring Mixer on May 29, 2025 at Three Roads Brewing, Lynchburg.

*Transfers not permitted.
*Workshop schedules and topics are subject to change.
*CVANE workshops are generally held on the last Friday of the month.
*Nine free workshops will be provided to the winner.

Please email info@cvane.org for more information.

EVENTS

Equipping Nonprofit Professionals And Volunteers

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CREATING CONNECTIONS

Celebrate the excellence of your nonprofit organization at a CVANE networking event. Attendees will mingle with other nonprofit professionals and can enjoy a free drink by registering! Registration is now open for CVANE's 2024 Holiday Social and 2025 Spring Mixer.

YEARLY TRAININGS

Workshops include topics such as Board of Directors Best Practices, Form 990, Philanthropic Grant Writing Skills, Building a Culture of Philanthropy, Planned Giving, Cybersecurity, Social Media Marketing, Capital Campaign Management and more!

OUR PARTNERS

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SHARE GREATER LYNCHBURG

Collaborative Partner

We are thankful for the partnership with SHARE Greater Lynchburg. We partner with them for Board of Directors Best Practices 101: For First Time Board Members.

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA

Facilties Use

We are thankful for the partnership with United Way of Central Virginia to be able to use their board room for our trainings for 2023-2024.

United Way Incubator Project - Caroline Hudson Scholarship

In support of the nonprofit incubator project at United Way of Central VA and in memory of Caroline Hudson, we hold four seats for each training in-person on our 2023-2024 for participants of the incubator program to attend for free. 

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Upcoming Events

  • Clifton Strength Finders Training
    Clifton Strength Finders Training
    Fri, Oct 25
    Lynchburg
    Oct 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    Oct 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    October 25, 2024 Clifton Strength Finders Training Presented By: The Red Chair, University of Lynchburg Location: United Way of Central VA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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  • Expanding Horizons: Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders
    Expanding Horizons: Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders
    Fri, Nov 22
    Lynchburg
    Nov 22, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    Nov 22, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    November 22, 2024 Expanding Horizons: Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders with Samuel Anderson, CEO of Enso Media Location: United Way of Central VA Time: 111:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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  • CVANE Holiday Social
    CVANE Holiday Social
    Thu, Dec 12
    7 Rooftop Bar
    Dec 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    7 Rooftop Bar, 1208 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    Dec 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    7 Rooftop Bar, 1208 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    Join us on December 12, 2024 for a Holiday Social at No. 7 Rooftop Bar in downtown Lynchburg, VA from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Register today to receive your free drink voucher! https://cvane.wufoo.com/forms/z18ukcm90ocgsd2/ We hope to see you there!
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  • Grant Writing Training 101
    Grant Writing Training 101
    Fri, Jan 24
    Virtual Training
    Jan 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual Training
    Jan 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual Training
    January 24, 2025 Grant Writing Training 101 Presented by: Erika Mork Location: Virtual Training Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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  • Planned Giving: Tips, Tools and Resources for Nonprofits
    Planned Giving: Tips, Tools and Resources for Nonprofits
    Fri, Feb 28
    Lynchburg
    Feb 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    Feb 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    February 28, 2025 Planned Giving: Tips, Tools and Resources for Nonprofits Presented by: Sara Pope, Esq. Location: United Way of Central VA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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  • High Road Leadership
    High Road Leadership
    Fri, Mar 28
    Lynchburg
    Mar 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    Mar 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    March 28, 2025 High Road Leadership Presented by: Butch Jefferson Location: United Way of Central VA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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  • Capital Campaign Project Management for Nonprofits with Rob Johnson
    Capital Campaign Project Management for Nonprofits with Rob Johnson
    Fri, Apr 25
    Lynchburg
    Apr 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    Apr 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    April 25, 2025 Capital Campaign Project Management for Nonprofits with Rob Johnson, Global Sr. Manager, PM Training at Thermo Fisher Scientific Location: United Way of Central VA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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  • CVANE Spring Mixer
    CVANE Spring Mixer
    Thu, May 29
    Lynchburg
    May 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1300 Court St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    May 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1300 Court St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    CVANE is excited to announce this year's Spring Mixer to close out the season in style!
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"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"

Vincent van Gogh

MEET THE BOARD

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SARAH BLANKENSHIP

Executive Director

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SHANNON WATTS

President

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DAVID NEUMEYER

Secretary

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GLORIA WITT

Board Member

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MARK HARRISON

Treasurer

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ROB JOHNSON

Board Member

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Alisha Childress

Board Member

DONATE

Click below to donate to CVANE!

CONTACT CENTRAL VIRGINIA ACADEMY FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE

C/O United Way of Central Virginia

1010 Miller Park Sq.

Lynchburg, VA 24502

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