Resources & News

Do you have all the information, tools and resources you need to successfully fulfill the mission of your nonprofit? CNPE is here to help.


Resources & News

Do you have all the information, tools and resources you need to successfully fulfill the mission of your nonprofit? CNPE is here to help.



Resources



Job Postings


Careers in the nonprofit sector can be extremely rewarding. We like to say that you can do well and do good at the same time. Nonprofits throughout Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana post their job openings with us.


Check out the Jobs page


CNPE members can post an unlimited number of jobs with us. Nonmembers can post jobs for $100 each. (Note that, for many nonprofits, it is cheaper to join CNPE than to pay for two job postings.)



Top Ten CNPE Resources Requested by Nonprofits


These are the ten most requested documents our clients ask us for. They address how to orient and engage board members, what board members’ jobs actually entail, and how major committees and volunteers should be managed. We also included policies on conflicts of interest and whistleblowers that your nonprofit organization may want to adopt.


Note that these are all Microsoft Word documents. When you click on a document name, that document will download to your local computer or other device.


  1. Board Mentors – A Strategy for Engaging New Board Members
  2. Board Orientation – Binder Contents
  3. Board Orientation Sample Agenda
  4. Committee Charters
  5. Conflict of Interest Acknowledgment and Disclosure
  6. Conflict of Interest Policy
  7. Document Retention Policy
  8. Sample Board Member Job Description and Commitment
  9. Volunteer Management Sample Documents
  10. Whistleblower Policy


Salary Data for Senior Nonprofit Roles


CNPE members get access to GuideStar compensation data for top nonprofit positions (CEO, CFO, COO) as well as staff roles. You can send a request here. (Note: We may need up to five business days to pull the data you need.)



Grant Writers


Need help writing those important grant requests? CNPE recommends that you check the Consultant Directory of the Kentucky Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association.



Foundation Directory (Grants)


Surprisingly, 90% of the 241,000 foundations based in the United States do not have their own websites. To find them, CNPE recommends the Foundation Directory Online. This site can help you identify foundations and other funders specific to your mission. This is a fee-paid site, with rates starting at $50 monthly for their “FDO Essential” service.

 

GrantStation is another option for searching for foundations, charging $169 annually for access to its database. GrantStation also has an excellent online glossary of grant terms.

 

Also see CNPE’s Corporate Directory for a list of foundations that are CNPE members.



Research and Surveys




Topical Resources


  • Anti-Racism/DE&I Resource List

    CNPE started curating its Anti-Racism/DE&I Resource List in mid-2020 in response to the racial reckoning that was taking place not only in Louisville but around the country. These resources are devoted to helping nonprofits and their leaders to better understand, address, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within their organizations.

BoardMatch


This is a separate CNPE site requiring a separate login. It matches individuals with a desire to serve as a director or committee member with nonprofits seeking their particular skills.




On-demand, self-paced classes/resources


  • MindEdge self-paced online learning

    Get high-quality, affordable, self-paced nonprofit training through CNPE.


    So just how do you manage a nonprofit? How is social media different for nonprofits? Now you have an easy way to learn the details of operating a nonprofit: You can boost your skills in areas helpful to your nonprofit career with more than 100 affordable, self-paced, online courses in 16 categories, all accessible through this portal. We have partnered with MindEdge Learning LLC, founded in 1998 by Harvard and MIT educators, to offer this new way to get better at what you do.


    From the MindEdge portal, you can choose from a robust range of courses, many specific to nonprofits (and most priced at $79), to boost your knowledge. You can also choose to pursue nine certificate paths, including Communication, Data Analytics, HR Management, Marketing, and Project Management. Watch our eNews for periodic discounts for CNPE members on specific topics.


  • Tech Impact

    CNPE partners with Tech Impact, a nonprofit helping other nonprofits, to offer technical classes on topics such as using social media, cybersecurity, Google Analytics, and analyzing nonprofit data to improve decision-making. Use the “Information Technology” filter on our Calendar to see upcoming offerings.


    But Tech Impact also offers other services and training at a discount to CNPE members. To get the discount code before contacting Tech Impact, members should contact our Membership Coordinator, Candace Cook at ccook@cnpe.org.

  • QuickBooks® Made Easy™

    Most nonprofits above a certain size use QuickBooks® to manage their operations and accounting needs. It’s a powerful tool, but has many features that you may not be taking advantage of. Twice a year, CNPE offers trainings by QuickBooks Made Easy™ for Nonprofits (QBME). We offer separate sessions for those using the desktop version and those using the cloud-based version. Use the “Information Technology” filter on our Calendar to see upcoming offerings.


    QBME also offers other trainings (such as how to get your 1099s out of QuickBooks) online, at a discount to CNPE members. To get the discount code before contacting QBME, members should contact our Membership Coordinator, Candace Cook at ccook@cnpe.org.

News



CNPE Social Media

CNPE Facebook Page

CNPE Facebook Group: Nonprofit Community Connection for Greater Louisville & Southern Indiana

CNPE YouTube Channel

CNPE LinkedIn Page


eNews

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CNPE Media Releases


Coffey to step down as CNPE's CEO, Feb 6, 2023

CNPE announces $600,000 grant from the James Graham Brown Foundation, Dec 9, 2022

CNPE’s Role in Ending Racial Injustice, updated Nov 11, 2021

Bridget Dale joining the Center for Nonprofit Excellence as Chief Operating Officer, Nov 15, 2021

Responses due soon for two Louisville Metro RFPs for American Rescue Plan funds: Housing + Workforce Development, Oct 28, 2021

CNPE School for Fundraising & Engagement, Mar 15, 2021

Our Way Forward (statement from CEO Ann L. Coffey), Jun 2, 2020

Nonprofits qualify for new forgivable “PPP” loans – but they have to act quickly, Apr 2, 2020

Center for Nonprofit Excellence names Garrison Cox as new director of communications and marketing, Jan 5, 2020

 


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