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
NCN and Allies File Lawsuit to Protect Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) and a coalition of other nonprofits, associations, unions, and local government filed a lawsuit today challenging the Administration’s final rule to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program by unlawfully limiting which charitable nonprofits qualify as “eligible employers.”
Upcoming Trainings & Events
Treasurers Discussion Group- December 2025
Hybrid, Zoom & 1701-A Allied Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Are you currently serving or interested in serving as a treasurer on a nonprofit board? Would you like to connect with others in similar roles to share insights, learn best practices, and discuss the unique challenges of nonprofit financial leadership? This discussion group is designed to support individuals serving as nonprofit board treasurers or those […]
Board Academy (Application Required)
Center for Nonprofit Excellence, 1701-A Allied Street, Charlottesville
Board Academy Priority Deadline for Scholarships – December 1, 2025 Board Academy, Virginia’s premier board development program, is now accepting applications. The priority deadline for scholarships is December 1, 2025. Please apply by this date if you plan to request financial assistance. What is Board Academy? Board Academy prepares community members for board and committee service in […]
Case Studies in Planned Giving
1701-A Allied Street, Charlotteville, VA 22903
How do you get your key donors and or board members to make a Legacy commitment to your organization? Planned Giving guru, Russell James, says, "The best way to start that planned giving conversation is to say to a donor, 'Your situation reminds of a case I recently worked on.'' The problem is many non-profit […]
Compliance and Workplace Systems: Supporting Responsible Work and Belonging
Zoom
Nonprofits play a vital role in serving communities. In today’s complex policy environment, it’s important for nonprofit leaders to understand how new and existing executive orders may affect their programs, advocacy efforts, and organizational compliance. Join CNE and Madeleine Rodriguez and Christopher Hart from Foley Hoag on Zoom on Wednesday, December 17, at 1 p.m., […]
Leaders of Color Collective: Implicit Bias & Strategic Leadership
Zoom
The Leaders of Color Collective is a program designed specifically for and by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) working in the social impact sector. Join CNE for the next session in our Leaders of Color Collective, Implicit Bias & Strategic Leadership on Tuesday, January, 13 2026 at 5pm. Bias often operates invisibly, but […]
How Nonprofits Can Leverage BoardBuild for Alignment & Impact
Zoom
CNE is excited to launch a new partnership with BoardBuild, an innovative online platform that helps nonprofits find great board members while also preparing community members to serve. BoardBuild offers both board training courses to strengthen governance skills and a board matching platform to connect nonprofits with the right volunteers – making it easier than ever to build strong, mission-driven boards. Ready to strengthen your board […]
Leaders of Color Collective: The Future of Leadership
Zoom
The Leaders of Color Collective is a program designed specifically for and by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) working in the social impact sector. Join CNE for the spring session in our Leaders of Color Collective, The Future of Leadership: Collaborative & Collective Models. The next era of leadership emphasizes collaboration, shared power, […]