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CENTRAL VIRGINIA ACADEMY FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE

Equipping Nonprofit Professionals And Volunteers

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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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EVENTS

Equipping Nonprofit Professionals And Volunteers

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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.

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"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"

Vincent van Gogh

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Upcoming Events

  • Networking with Impact Training with  Megan Lucas & Christine Kennedy
    Networking with Impact Training with  Megan Lucas & Christine Kennedy
    Fri, Sep 29
    Lynchburg
    Sep 29, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 300 Lucado Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    Sep 29, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 300 Lucado Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    September 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.
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  • Cybersecurity for Nonprofits Training with Mike Brown, BWXT
    Cybersecurity for Nonprofits Training with Mike Brown, BWXT
    Fri, Oct 27
    Lynchburg
    Oct 27, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    Oct 27, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    October 27, 2023 Cybersecurity for Nonprofits with Mike Brown, BWXT Funder Visit - CENTRA - Pat Young Location: United Way of Central VA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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  • Board of Directors Best Practices 101: For First-Time Board Members
    Board of Directors Best Practices 101: For First-Time Board Members
    Thu, Nov 09
    Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
    Nov 09, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, 300 Lucado Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    Nov 09, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, 300 Lucado Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    If you're interested in joining a nonprofit or civic board of directors for the first time, join us for this professional development training.
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  • How to Start a Nonprofit (Online Training) with David Neumeyer, Virginia Legal Aid Society
    How to Start a Nonprofit (Online Training) with David Neumeyer, Virginia Legal Aid Society
    Fri, Nov 17
    Virtual Via Zoom or Google Meet
    Nov 17, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual Via Zoom or Google Meet
    Nov 17, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual Via Zoom or Google Meet
    November 17, 2023 How to Start a Nonprofit (Online Training) with David Neumeyer, Virginia Legal Aid Society Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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  • Holiday Social!
    Holiday Social!
    Thu, Dec 07
    7 Rooftop Bar
    Dec 07, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    7 Rooftop Bar, 1208 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    Dec 07, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    7 Rooftop Bar, 1208 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    Join us on December 7, 2023 for a Holiday Social at the 7 Rooftop Bar in downtown Lynchburg, VA from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
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  • Grant Writing 101 (Online Training) with Erika Mork
    Grant Writing 101 (Online Training) with Erika Mork
    Fri, Jan 26
    Virtual Via Zoom or Google Meet
    Jan 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual Via Zoom or Google Meet
    Jan 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Virtual Via Zoom or Google Meet
    January 26, 2024 Grant Writing 101 (Online Training) with Erika Mork Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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  • The Law and Executive Officers Training with David Neumeyer, Virginia Legal Aid Society
    The Law and Executive Officers Training with David Neumeyer, Virginia Legal Aid Society
    Fri, Feb 23
    Lynchburg
    Feb 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    Feb 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    February 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.
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  • Capital Campaign Project Management for Nonprofits with Rob Johnson
    Capital Campaign Project Management for Nonprofits with Rob Johnson
    Fri, Mar 29
    Lynchburg
    Mar 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    Mar 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    March 29, 2024 Capital Campaign Project Management for Nonprofits with Rob Johnson Funder Visit - United Way - Kim Soerensen Location: United Way of Central VA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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  • How to Engage Volunteers & Excite Your Community with Tom Gerdy & Todd Blake
    How to Engage Volunteers & Excite Your Community with Tom Gerdy & Todd Blake
    Fri, Apr 26
    Lynchburg
    Apr 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    Apr 26, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Lynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
    April 26, 2024 How to Engage Volunteers & Excite Your Community with Tom Gerdy & Todd Blake Funder Visit - Bank of the James Location: United Way of Central VA Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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  • Cocktails & Conversations
    Cocktails & Conversations
    Thu, May 09
    7 Rooftop Bar
    May 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – May 10, 2024, 7:00 PM
    7 Rooftop Bar, 1208 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    May 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – May 10, 2024, 7:00 PM
    7 Rooftop Bar, 1208 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
    Join us on May 9, 2024 for Cocktails & Conversations at the 7 Rooftop Bar in downtown Lynchburg, VA from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
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MEET THE BOARD

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GLORIA WITT

President
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DAVID NEUMEYER

Secretary 
Virginia Legal Aid Society

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KATHERINE DANIEL

Executive Director
Danville Community College/Cycling Without Age Lynchburg/KHill Marketing

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SHANNON WATTS

Recording Secretary 
CFRE, Key Fundraising

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MARK HARRISON

Treasurer

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SARAH BLANKENSHIP

Board Member

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ROB JOHNSON

Board Member
BWXT Nuclear Operations Group-Lynchburg.

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DONATE

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CONTACT CENTRAL VIRGINIA ACADEMY FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE

c/o CVCC 3506 Wards Rd Lynchburg VA 24502

(434) 544-8775

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