Blog - Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership

CVNL 2015 Human Race, impact and photos ...

View memories of the 2015 Human Race: community impact & photos The 33rd consecutive Marin Human Race was an amazing success. Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) produced an inspiring event in May 2015. Nearly $350,000 was raised for community causes, 140 people volunteered, 1,500 participated in the race, and another two thousand or so […]

Last updated 9 years ago

Breaking Nonprofit News: Detrimental bill AB 2855 goes to Assembly after all ...

An urgent CalNonprofits notification update was received today. AB 2855 passed out of the Assembly Privacy & Consumer Protection Committee yesterday with the six votes it needed in a reconsideration (re-vote). More information about this issue and the contact info to reach out to representatives is found below in the CalNonprofits memo (phone and email […]

Last updated 9 years ago

CVNL Bay Area Human Race tutorial videos ...

It’s easy to jump start your participation in the Human Race! Watch this set of 8 short training videos to get up to speed in no time. If you have questions, contact mschmidt@cvnl.org. Jump directly to the Race page to register to fundraise or sign up to participate:

Last updated 9 years ago

National Volunteer Week: April 10-16, 2016 ...

Celebrate National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration observed in the United States and in Canada to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism in the two countries. First conceived in Canada in 1943 as a way to celebrate the contribution made by women on the home front for the war effort, it […]

Last updated 9 years ago

CVNL Earth Day Projects in Marin, 10+ volunteer opportunities in April ...

CVNL and the My Earth Day Marin Coalition invite everyone to celebrate Earth Day Volunteer at a service project during Earth Day weekend, April 22-24 The My Earth Day Marin Coalition, founded in 2008 by the Marin County Parks and Open Space District, the City of San Rafael Volunteer Program, the San Rafael Clean Program, […]

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1st Annual Heart of Napa Awards News ...

Thanks to everyone who experienced the 1st Anual Heart of Napa™ Awards on Tuesday, February 23, 2016! We are overjoyed at the response to the inaugural Heart of Napa Awards. Participation far exceeded our hopes for this first-ever celebration. Our goal was 50 nominations and 150 attendees — we were elated that more than 300 […]

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Learn more about Napa’s first Emerging Leaders Cohort ...

Through the eyes of recent alumni In October of 2015, 11 leaders representing diverse impact areas completed the Emerging Leaders Program in Napa County. The days were punctuated by self-reflection, group exercises, and break out sessions all designed to do one thing: empower local leaders and organizations, big and small. These individuals champion, protect and […]

Last updated 9 years ago

Volunteer for a Day of Service: give back throughout the year ...

A Day of Service is a set time when volunteers are encouraged to participate with nonprofit agencies and service opportunities, events, or activities. Days of Service help to raise awareness, mobilize volunteers, and provide individuals with an opportunity to engage and build new conections, and help nonprofits find support for their programs. They can also […]

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Participate in the 2016 Compensation and Benefits Survey, deadline extended to 3/4/16 ...

It’s 2016: Time to Participate in “Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits: The 2016 Compensation and Benefits Survey” IMPORTANT UPDATE: The deadline for participating in the Survey has been extended to Friday, March 4, 2016 547 nonprofit organizations, reporting on over 27,000 jobs, participated in the 2015 survey, making it the largest and most robust […]

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23rd Annual Heart of Marin Awards News ...

Thanks to everyone who was a part of the 23rd Anual CVNL Heart of Marin™ Awards on Thursday, January 7, 2016! We had a record number of nominations (145) and attendees (890) this year. It was inspiring to experience this celebration honoring Marin nonprofits, leaders and volunteers. We appreciate all of you and your passion. […]

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