Blog - Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership

Bicycle Give-Away at Bahia Elementary School in San Rafael, CA ...

Sixteen 4th Graders made very happy On April 22, 2016, 16 bicycles were presented to 4th grade students at Bahia Elementary School. The excitement was palpable. The experience was humbling. This magical day was made possible through the combined efforts Corporate Visions, Inc. and the San Rafael Elks Lodge. They pulled together donations from private […]

Last updated 8 years ago

Does your nonprofit have between 50-100 staff members? ...

If so, you might be in for an unwelcome surprise this year. The Affordable Care Act (or ACA) is making yet another change in 2016 that means nonprofits with 50-100 employees have a very high likelihood of seeing a large rate increase and receiving less favorable plans (talk about a lose-lose!). Fortunately, there are ways […]

Last updated 8 years ago

Remembering Ethel Seiderman ...

Ethel Seiderman, beloved and respected by CVNL and inumerable organizations and individuals in Marin and beyond, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 26. A memorial service was held on July 29, and was attended by hundreds of people from all corners. Ethel’s life and work reflected her passion for children and families. She created innovative […]

Last updated 8 years ago

Celebrating Emerging Leaders in Marin, spring 2016 ...

Congrats to the newest graduating cohort 14 diverse leaders completed the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) in June We are proud of to announce the graduates of the 2016 spring Emerging Leaders Program in Marin: Jenafer Anderson, Director of Operations, Marin Art & Garden Center Nancy Benjamin, Volunteer Ambassador, One Tam Lara Morgan, Director of Individual […]

Last updated 8 years ago

CVNL invites nonprofits in Sacramento or Marin to become a Service Enterprise, application extended to July 14 ...

Apply for Service Enterprise Initiative (SEI) opportunities CVNL can help guide you to effectively leverage volunteers and their skills across all levels of your organization. Below are examples of what you can do to more effectively address community needs and operate at almost half the median budget. Become a Service EnterpriseSEI is not solely volunteer management […]

Last updated 9 years ago

Breaking Nonprofit News: AB 2855 stopped in the Appropriations Committee ...

CalNonprofits just notified us that AB 2855 will not advance. Read the story below. Great news for the weekend! (CalNonprofits News Alert) The news we’ve all been waiting for is here: Together, we stopped AB 2855 AB 2855 was held in the Appropriations Committee today and will not advance. We extend our gratitude to Assembly […]

Last updated 9 years ago

Summer CVNL Nonprofit Mixer, June 9 at Seager Gray Gallery in Mill Valley ...

We know that leaders at nonprofit organizations are a committed and idealistic group, believing in the power to transform lives and change the world. We see it everyday: passion and purpose are what drive you. However, we all know that leading has challenges. We’ve seen first hand how nonprofits continue to be under intense pressure […]

Last updated 9 years ago

TEDxMarin, September 17 at College of Marin, CVNL sponsorship, ticket discount ...

Reserve your place early — TEDxMarin on September 17th! The 2016 TEDxMarin “WHAT IF…. Reframing the Possible” takes place on Saturday Sept 17, 2016, 6:00 p.m. at the James Dun Theater/College of Marin in Kentfield. CVNL is proud to be a sponsor of the 2016 TEDxMarin annual talks. Join us for the innovative TEDTalks speakers, gala […]

Last updated 9 years ago

CVNL plans for 5 nonprofits or government agencies to host AmeriCorps VIP Fellows ...

CVNL is planning to offer 5 nonprofits or government agencies the opportunity to host an AmeriCorps Volunteer Infrastructure Program (VIP) Fellow. If your volunteer program was a well-oiled machine; could it expand your services, improve efficiencies, and increase your fundraising efforts? CVNL will be placing AmeriCorps members as VIP Fellows at nonprofits or government agencies/departments […]

Last updated 9 years ago

CVNL, PG&E, Month of Service impact and photos, April 2016 ...

View photos in the slideshow. Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) partnered with PG&E and local nonprofits to show our appreciation for Military Appreciation Month. In honor of Military Appreciation Month and PG&E’s Month of Service, CVNL is engaged PG&E employees in on-site volunteer projects at San Rafael and Napa locations. PG&E volunteers assembled […]

Last updated 9 years ago