
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.
EVENTS
Equipping Nonprofit Professionals And Volunteers


CREATING CONNECTIONS
Networking events during December and May for nonprofits to gather and connect with each other.
YEARLY TRAININGS
Past sessions include:
Board 101, Form 990, Philanthropic Grant Writing Skills, Stepping Up Your Giving, & Board Engagement.
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"
Vincent van Gogh

Upcoming Events
- Fri, Sep 29LynchburgSep 29, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 300 Lucado Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USASep 29, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 300 Lucado Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USASeptember 29, 2023 Networking with Impact with Megan Lucas & Christine Kennedy Funder Visit - Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation - Kathryn Yarzebinski Location: Lynchburg Regional Alliance Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Fri, Oct 27LynchburgOct 27, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
- Thu, Nov 09Lynchburg Regional Business AllianceNov 09, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PMLynchburg Regional Business Alliance, 300 Lucado Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
- Fri, Nov 17Virtual Via Zoom or Google MeetNov 17, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual Via Zoom or Google Meet
- Thu, Dec 077 Rooftop BarDec 07, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM7 Rooftop Bar, 1208 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
- Fri, Jan 26Virtual Via Zoom or Google MeetJan 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual Via Zoom or Google Meet
- Fri, Feb 23LynchburgFeb 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USAFeb 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USAFebruary 23, 2024 The Law and Executive Officers Training with David Neumeyer, Virginia Legal Aid Society Funder Visit - Schewel Foundation - Marc Schewel Location: United Way of Central VA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Fri, Mar 29LynchburgMar 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
- Fri, Apr 26LynchburgApr 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
- Thu, May 097 Rooftop BarMay 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – May 10, 2024, 7:00 PM7 Rooftop Bar, 1208 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
MEET THE BOARD

GLORIA WITT
President
Define Success

DAVID NEUMEYER
Secretary
Virginia Legal Aid Society
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KATHERINE DANIEL
Executive Director
Danville Community College/Cycling Without Age Lynchburg/KHill Marketing

SHANNON WATTS
Recording Secretary
CFRE, Key Fundraising

MARK HARRISON
Treasurer

SARAH BLANKENSHIP
Board Member

ROB JOHNSON
Board Member
BWXT Nuclear Operations Group-Lynchburg.
CONTACT CENTRAL VIRGINIA ACADEMY FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE
c/o CVCC 3506 Wards Rd Lynchburg VA 24502
(434) 544-8775