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What the Community can do to Support Napa Valley Fire Recovery Efforts ...

Starting on the evening of October 8th, Napa County has been a part of the most devastating wildfires in California State history. The Napa Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) was developed through a grant from the Napa Valley Vintners and Napa Valley Community Foundation following the 2014 earthquake. The goal is to enhance […]

Last updated 6 years ago

Gain Valuable Skills. Grow your Knowledge and Confidence. Apply for ELP! ...

At CVNL’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) for nonprofit professionals, leaders in nonprofit organizations gain a greater awareness of their leadership and management style as well as additional skills that all talent need to help them and their organizations succeed. But don’t take it from us. Below ELP graduates share their experiences: I did not know […]

Last updated 7 years ago

CVNL Bay Area Human Race, final results are in, $245,747 raised! ...

The results are in! Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is proud to announce the final results of the 35th Anual Bay Area Human Race™. On Saturday, May 13th, 2017, 994 adults and kids of every size and ability ran, walked, wheelchaired, or walked their dog through the 5K winding course to raise funds […]

Last updated 7 years ago

Be a part of it: register, volunteer or donate to your favorite nonprofit ...

Ready. Set. Go! Six days until the community gathers for the CVNL Bay Area Human Race™! To date, 53 nonprofits have raised $121,339 (with the number increasing by the minute!). Don’t miss out on the collective fun this Saturday, May 13! REGISTERWhichever category you choose, rest assured all ages and all abilities are welcome and you’ll […]

Last updated 7 years ago

AmeriCorps Appreciation Week — thank you Melissa Cruz! ...

CVNL welcomes all to join us in celebrating AmeriCorps Appreciation Week. The work our VIP AmeriCorps members are doing day in and day out is truly impacting our communities in a big way. We want to give a huge thank you to the over 80,000 AmeriCorps members serving communities throughout the U.S. #AmeriCorpsWorks We sat […]

Last updated 7 years ago

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 8 years ago