Central Virginia Academy for Nonprofit Excellence (CVANE)

Year Founded
2013
EIN
46-1959330
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Mrs. Shannon L. Watts, MA, CFRE, Board President
Ms. Sarah Blankenship, Executive Director
Primary Contact Name
Sarah Blankenship
Main Address

United Way of Central Virginia
1010 Miller Park Square
Lynchburg, VA 24501
United States

What We Do

The Central Virginia Academy for Nonprofit Excellence (CVANE) exists to
improve the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of Central Virginia’s charitable organizations
through the education of board members, staff, and volunteers.

By strengthening, educating and engaging non-profits, CVANE seeks to help improve the quality of life in Central Virginia through improved program operations, increased resources for families and individuals, and greater impact of charitable donations.

CVANE provides unique training by seasoned professionals who are experts in their respective fields, and offers training at an affordable cost to ensure accessibility to a wide range of nonprofit organizations in Lynchburg and its surrounding counties.

 

WIN A FULL YEAR OF CVANE WORKSHOPS!

Do you long for excellence in nonprofit leadership?

Do you want to gain the tools to be a successful change maker?

CVANE has the solution for you!

Every workshop that you register for in 2024-2025 will automatically enter you in a drawing for a full year of CVANE workshops at no cost!* 

The more workshops attended, the more chances you have to win!

The 2025-2026 year is shaping up to be the best one yet.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

Winner to be announced at CVANE's Spring Mixer

on May 29, 2025 at Three Roads Brewing, Lynchburg.

*Transfers not permitted.
*Workshop schedules and topics are subject to change.
*CVANE workshops are generally held on the last Friday of the month.
*Eight free workshops will be provided to the winner.

Please email info@cvane.org for more information.

All those who registered for the September and October workshops have been included in the drawing.

Interesting Info
  • CVANE facilitates workshops for nonprofit organizations and the people that operate them
  • CVANE was founded in 2013
  • CVANE offers training scholarships to training participants, thanks to the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation.
Geographic Location

City of Lynchburg

Events
CVANE Presents: Expanding Horizons - Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders
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Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes
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CVANE Holiday Social at Rooftop No. 7
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Duration of 2 hours
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CVANE Presents: Grant Writing 101 with Erika Mork
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Duration of 3 hours
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CVANE TRAINING- Planned Giving: Tips, Tools & Resources for Nonprofits
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Duration of 2 hours 30 minutes
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CVANE Presents- High Road Leadership
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Duration of 3 hours
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