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.
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
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
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.
Upcoming Events
Fri, Oct 25LynchburgOct 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
Fri, Nov 22LynchburgNov 22, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
Thu, Dec 127 Rooftop BarDec 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM7 Rooftop Bar, 1208 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USADec 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM7 Rooftop Bar, 1208 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USAJoin 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!
Fri, Jan 24Virtual TrainingJan 24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMVirtual Training
Fri, Feb 28LynchburgFeb 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
Fri, Mar 28LynchburgMar 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
Fri, Apr 25LynchburgApr 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USAApr 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLynchburg, 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USAApril 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.
Thu, May 29LynchburgMay 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMLynchburg, 1300 Court St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"
Vincent van Gogh
MEET THE BOARD
SARAH BLANKENSHIP
Executive Director
SHANNON WATTS
President
DAVID NEUMEYER
Secretary
GLORIA WITT
Board Member
MARK HARRISON
Treasurer
ROB JOHNSON
Board Member
Alisha Childress
Board Member
CONTACT CENTRAL VIRGINIA ACADEMY FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE
C/O United Way of Central Virginia
1010 Miller Park Sq.
Lynchburg, VA 24502