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CNE envisions equitable, thriving, and just communities powered by healthy nonprofits and to achieve that vision, we serve as a champion, learning partner, and advisor to Virginia nonprofits. We invite you to join us in investing in our collective futures.

Vision

Equitable, thriving, and just communities powered by healthy nonprofits.

Mission

We are a champion, learning partner, and advisor for Virginia nonprofits.

Values

We are centered and guided by our values of courage, equity, collaboration, and excellence.

Latest News & Our Blog

Budget Reconciliation and the Charitable Sector

Join a webinar on the Budget Reconciliation and the Charitable Sector, tomorrow, May 29 from 2 – 3 pm. This session is being sponsored by the Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, National Council on Nonprofits, and the United Philanthropy Forum (UPF).

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Upcoming Trainings & Events

Emerging Leaders Academy 2025 Application is Open!

June 18, 2025 12:00 pm – August 3, 2025 12:00 pm
1701-A Allied Street, Charlotteville, VA 22903

CNE’s Emerging Leaders Academy is a facilitated eight-month peer learning program that aims to strengthen a new generation of community leaders. The Emerging Leaders Academy consists of facilitated, small group sessions and one-on-one coaching sessions. The program includes: Specially designed activities that develop participants sense of themselves as leaders and help them create practical plans […]