CVNL Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership

06/01/2026

At CVNL, we believe stronger communities are built when everyone has the opportunity to belong, contribute, and thrive.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and honor the individuals, volunteers, nonprofit leaders, and advocates whose voices, talents, and leadership make our region more vibrant, compassionate, and inclusive.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and selflessness made it possible for us to build, serve, and support our communities every day.

As we reflect, we carry forward their legacy through compassion, service, and a deep commitment to one another. Today and always, we honor their sacrifice with gratitude. 💛

05/20/2026

🎉 Happy California Nonprofits Day! 🎉

Today, we celebrate the incredible nonprofit organizations that quietly and tirelessly strengthen our communities every day—responding to disasters, supporting seniors, addressing food insecurity, and delivering essential services that keep our state thriving.

Nonprofits are the heart of California, and their impact touches every corner of our community. We’re grateful for the dedication, compassion, and leadership that make this work possible.

Join us in celebrating and uplifting the organizations and individuals who show up every day to make a difference. 💛

05/19/2026

Volunteers are at the heart of strong communities—but they don’t do it alone. 💛

Behind every act of service is a system that connects, prepares, and supports people to make a real difference. That’s the role CVNL plays every day.

Last year, we mobilized 1,800+ volunteers and supported 350+ organizations—but the need continues to grow.

Your support helps power the people—and the systems—that make volunteerism possible. Give today and be part of what makes community work. https://na2.hubs.ly/H05B1CV0

05/18/2026

🗳️ Be the change our community needs.

Voter engagement is one of the many ways nonprofits help strengthen the communities they serve. From sharing trusted information to encouraging participation and awareness, these efforts support outcomes we all care about—strong schools, accessible healthcare, housing stability, and a healthy environment.

With 1.5 million nonprofits nationwide, supported by millions of staff and volunteers, our collective reach is powerful. When communities feel informed and empowered to participate, everyone benefits.

🗓️ 2026 California Election Dates
• June – Statewide Primary
• August – Local/Special Elections (varies by county)
• November – General Election

📍 Stay informed locally:
Marin: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05zkxL0
Sonoma: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05zl7T0
Solano: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05zgHz0
Napa: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05zlFB0

Civic participation takes many forms—and every action helps build a more informed, engaged community.

05/18/2026

Join us in celebrating the changemakers who are making a difference across Napa! 🌟 From dedicated volunteers to inspiring nonprofit leaders, these individuals truly represent the heart of our community.

The Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership announced its Heart of Napa awards. Do you recognize any of these names?

05/18/2026

Congratulations on your well-deserved nomination! 🎉 It’s inspiring to see your impact recognized. Thank you for being part of such a meaningful Heart of Napa celebration and for all you do to strengthen our community.

The recent Heart of Napa awards ceremony was a beautiful celebration of the incredible impact made by so many Napa community members! We were deeply honored to be nominated for the Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence award, and equally thrilled to celebrate Deborah Freed Goldman, our Board Vice Chair and Napa Advisory Board Chair, for her nomination for the Excellence in Board Leadership Award.

Thank you, Deborah, for your tireless commitment to our mission, your thoughtful engagement with our students, and your incredible support of our community!

Photo caption: Maria Cisneros, Natalie deLeuze, Deborah Freed Goldman, Katrin Ciaffa, Teresa Foster.

CVNL Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership

05/14/2026

🎉 Celebrating the heart of Napa County! 🎉

The Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) proudly celebrated the 2026 recipients of the 11th Annual Heart of Napa™ Awards, honoring the volunteers, nonprofit leaders, youth changemakers, and organizations whose service strengthens our community every day.

💛 52 nominees recognized
💛 6 award categories
💛 $22,500 awarded to Napa County nonprofits and youth leaders

Together with our presenting sponsor Bank of Marin, and the support of our generous sponsors and partners, we gathered at the Yountville Community Center to celebrate compassion, leadership, and meaningful community impact.

✨ These honorees remind us that when people come together in service, Napa County becomes more connected, resilient, and strong.

👉 Meet all of this year’s recipients: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05vN2m0

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Kerry Ahearn and Kim Hester‑Williams on your well‑deserved nominations! 🌟 Thank you both—and the Aldea team—for joining us in celebrating Napa’s nonprofit community and the dedicated leaders who make such a meaningful impact.

Huge congratulations to Aldea’s very own CEO, Kerry Ahearn, and board member, Kim Hester‑Williams, on being nominees at last week’s CVNL Awards! 

Kim was nominated for the Excellence in Board Leadership Award and Kerry was nominated for the Excellence in Leadership Award.

We’re so proud to stand alongside such dedicated leaders whose commitment to community and service continues to inspire us every day.

05/13/2026

Thank you so much for these kind and heartfelt words! 💛 We’re truly grateful for the spirit of connection, joy, and community that made the event so meaningful.