The hiring process for an Executive Director of the Center for Civic Innovation has concluded. “We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Christie Taylor as our new executive director. After an extensive search, we chose Christie based on her background as a non-profit leader and an effective program manager. She will play a vital[…]
In January 2020 we launched the Civic Innovation Fellowship program to support local individuals seeking to improve our community through innovative, community-led projects. Each fellow received a $1000 stipend to support their work. The Fellowship program was originally planned to conclude with an in-person public showcase in May. This showcase was intended to allow each[…]
Like many non-profits, the pandemic continues to have a profound impact on our ability to achieve our objectives in 2020. Mostly notable, our desire to expand and grow the Center for Civic Innovation (CCI), our primary project. At it’s core, the CCI is a public space that thrives on human interaction and in-person events. This[…]
Charlottesville, VA, November 20, 2019 – Smart Cville is calling for applications to its inaugural Civic Innovation Fellowship. The fellowship will support Central Virginia residents seeking to improve the local community through innovative, community-led projects. This program seeks to turn more grassroots ideas into action by giving aspiring civic leaders additional layers of support for[…]