Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership

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Executive
Search

We recruit and place the most qualified leaders for Bay Area nonprofits.

Consulting
Services

We help nonprofits of every size and mission achieve greater impact.

Volunteer
Services

We create stronger communities through the power of volunteers.

Learning &
Leadership

We foster excellence in leadership to create more sustainable Bay Area nonprofits.

Upcoming Activities

Finance & HR Professionals Peer Learning Network - Employee Benefits: Trends and Best Practices.

Apr 24, 2024 (Wednesday) from 9am to 10:30am PST

Join for a discussion on all aspects of employee benefits, led by Clarke Lancina, an insurance and employee benefits representative operating from Santa Rosa since 1994.

Fundraising & Marketing Peer Learning Network - Steps To Creating Development Plans.

Apr 25, 2024 (Thursday) from 12pm to 1:30pm PST via Zoom.

CVNL Features

CVNL 4th Annual Heart of Sonoma County Awards Youth Volunteer of the Year Recipients and Panelists.

Celebrating Global Volunteer Month By Shining A Light On Local Volunteerism

Global Volunteer Month is a collective opportunity to celebrate the generosity of volunteers and their significant impact on communities worldwide.

CVNL Statistics

7,250

Total # of
nonprofits

Registered 501c3’s in Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties, per IRS and National Center for Charitable Statistics

$465,440

Return on Volunteer Investment

based on number of volunteer hours served in Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties multiplied by $29.09 ROVI in CA, per Independent Sector

6 years

Average tenure of a nonprofit executive

2016 Nonprofit Quarterly Survey on Executive Leaders

15 years

Average director tenure/term limit

Deliotte 2016 Board Practices report; BoardSource

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