PRESS RELEASE: CVNL Joins Forces with 100MARIN Giving Circle, Event Scheduled for October 6th – Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2021

Media Contacts:
Katelyn Willoughby-Bagley Director, Marketing & Communications
707-347-6299 , kwilloughby@cvnl.org

CVNL Joins Forces with 100MARIN Giving Circle,

Event Scheduled for October 6th

Local nonprofits will be celebrated, and thousands of dollars awarded

Marin County, 9/24/21 – 100MARIN and Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) are partnering in 2021 to support and enhance awareness of Marin County’s diverse community of nonprofits.

The event happens on Wednesday, October 6^th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Bill & Adele Jonas Center, College of Marin Indian Valley Campus in Novato. It will be an evening of food, wine, and philanthropy, where at the end a deserving local nonprofit will receive a financial award.

Since 2015 100MARIN – founded by a group of like-minded business professionals – has developed a strong network of individuals who are passionate about local nonprofits and their causes. This successful, collaborative philanthropic group – now nearly 300 strong – leverages small individual donations to make a more substantial cumulative impact.

CVNL has advanced nonprofits and volunteerism by strengthening leadership, encouraging innovation, and empowering individuals in the community for nearly 60 years. By joining forces, 100MARIN and CVNL will be able to expand the giving circle, educate and engage individuals about philanthropy and social change, and connect Members to charities, their communities, and each other.

Interested community members are encouraged to join the 100MARIN giving circle and register for the annual event happening on October 6^th. In-person and virtual options are available, and for safety and health reasons space is limited to 150 in-person attendees.

Nonprofits champion, protect, and advance our community – when they are recognized and supported for their work, we all benefit. Join 100MARIN and CVNL in 2021 and beyond by becoming a member today and attending the celebration in October.

To become a member visit: https://100marin.org/BECOME-A-MEMBER. To register for the event visit: https://100marin.org/event-4421749. Note: only current members can register for the event in October.

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About CVNL: For over 50 years, CVNL has advanced nonprofits and volunteerism by strengthening leadership, encouraging innovation, and empowering individuals in their communities. Passion alone isn’t enough when it comes to creating strong nonprofits. That’s why we work with aspiring and established leaders and volunteers every day to help them build the skills and connections that can take their impact to the next level. Together we offer comprehensive programs that support nonprofits and volunteers including training, executive search, customized consulting solutions, volunteer services, and corporate engagement. Heart of Marin™, Heart of Napa™, and Heart of Sonoma County™ events support nonprofits of every size and mission through recognition and cash awards. Other programs and services include the Sonoma Human Race, Secret Santa, Court Referral Program, and Volunteer Wheels. We provide disaster preparedness training and serve as an Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC), overseeing spontaneous volunteers and donations for Napa, Marin, Solano, and Sonoma Counties in the aftermath of a disaster. We believe that with confident and prepared leaders and volunteers, our nonprofits will be better equipped to create healthy, happy communities. Visit www.cvnl.org to discover more.

About 100MARIN: 100MARIN is Marin County’s premier members-only giving circle. Founded in January 2015, the group has over 200 members. The giving circle concept is not new. Started in 2006 by a group of cause-minded women in the Midwest, there are now hundreds of giving circles nationwide and abroad. Visit 100marin.org to learn more.