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
Federal Policy Update: What Virginia Nonprofits Should Know
Three federal developments are affecting the nonprofit sector right now. Below is a summary of each, along with ways to get involved. For more detail, see the full analysis from our partners at the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN).
CNE’s 2026 Voter Engagement Guide
We’ve partnered with the National Council of Nonprofits and Nonprofit VOTE, to release a new Virginia Voter Engagement Guide to help nonprofits engage confidently and appropriately in voter education and outreach.
Protect a Fair, Complete, and Accurate 2030 Census: What Virginia Nonprofits Should Know
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau have published a proposed regulation that would make significant changes to how the 2030 Decennial Census counts people and collects demographic data. If implemented, the proposed changes would directly impact the people and communities that nonprofits serve every day. To learn more, read the full analysis and press statement from the National Council of Nonprofits.
Upcoming Trainings & Events
Advocacy Lunch & Learn Series – October 2026
Zoom
Program Overview CNE's Policy and Advocacy Lunch & Learn series is designed to equip nonprofit leaders, board members, and volunteers with practical knowledge and tools to advance their missions through effective advocacy work and awareness building around the impact new laws have on the nonprofit sector. Each session features expert speakers and focuses on a […]
Nonprofit Legal Essentials – October 2026
Zoom
In this interactive session, Elizabeth M. Schmidt, author of Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders: Using the Law to Achieve Your Mission, will demystify the legal landscape of 501(c)(3) operations and help your organization build a culture of compliance from the board level down. This session is designed specifically for nonprofit leaders and board […]
Policy & Advocacy Lunch & Learn – Employment Law Updates & Hot Topics
Zoom
Program Overview CNE's Policy and Advocacy Lunch & Learn series is designed to equip nonprofit leaders, board members, and volunteers with practical knowledge and tools to advance their missions through effective advocacy work and awareness building around the impact new laws have on the nonprofit sector. Each session features expert speakers and focuses on a […]