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

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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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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