Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Our mission is to advance nonprofits and volunteerism by strengthening leadership, encouraging innovation and empowering individuals in our community.
Year, State Incorporated:
1964, CA
Since 1964, Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) has been dedicated to advancing nonprofits and volunteerism by strengthening leadership, fostering innovation, and empowering individuals within their communities. Recognizing that passion alone is not enough to build strong nonprofits, CVNL works with both aspiring and established leaders to help them develop the skills and connections needed to elevate their impact. CVNL offers comprehensive programs and services to support nonprofits and volunteers, including Learning & Leadership programs, professional trainings, executive search, customized consulting solutions, volunteer services, and corporate engagement initiatives. Signature events such as Heart of Marin™, Heart of Napa™, and Heart of Sonoma County honor nonprofits of all sizes and missions with recognition and cash awards. Additional programs include the Sonoma County Human Race, Secret Santa, Court Referral Program, and Paratransit services. CVNL also provides disaster preparedness training and operates as an Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC), managing spontaneous volunteers and donations in Napa, Marin, Sonoma, and Solano Counties during disaster response efforts. By equipping leaders with confidence and preparation, CVNL ensures that nonprofits are better positioned to build healthy, happy, and more equitable communities.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership's program expenses were:
| Programs | $5,473,702 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,473,702 |
Chief Executive
Linda Jacobs, CEO
Compensation*
$237,238
Chair of the Board
Ms. Luana Vaetoe, CEO
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Becoming Independent
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
47
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Government Contracts and Grants | $2,701,203 |
| Special Events | $1,179,800 |
| Program Service Fees | $753,031 |
| Contributions and Grants | $750,192 |
| Other Income | $411,404 |
| Gain on Investments | $80,644 |
| Interest and Dividends | $27,036 |
| Total Income | $5,903,310 |
Programs: 89% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $5,903,310 |
| Total expenses: | $6,154,379 |
| Program expenses | $5,473,702 |
| Fundraising expenses | $44,523 |
| Administrative expenses | $636,154 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-251,069 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,458,521 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,207,452 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,506,350 |
| Total Assets | $4,713,802 |
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