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We invite you to explore new and legacy stories about CVNL programs, events, and activities as well as what CVNL and our partners are doing to advance the nonprofit sector. 

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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

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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

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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 8 years ago

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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 8 years ago

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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 8 years ago

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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 8 years ago

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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 8 years ago

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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 8 years ago

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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 8 years ago

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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 8 years ago