CNE offers several membership options to Virginia-based nonprofits in addition to our traditional nonprofit membership. See if you qualify under an institutional or regional partnership below:
Join through a Regional Partner
Northern Piedmont
CNE membership is free in this region thanks to the generosity and partnership of the PATH Foundation.
Southwest Virginia
CNE membership is free in this region thanks to the generosity and partnership of the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia.
The Tri-Cities
CNE membership is free in this region thanks to the generosity and partnership of the Cameron Foundation.
Western Tidewater & Gates County
CNE membership is free in this region thanks to the generosity and partnership of the Obici Foundation.
Join through an Institutional Partner
University of Virginia
50% off membership exclusive to all UVA affiliates
Library of Virginia
Free membership exclusive to nonprofit Library of Virginia members (membership subject to approval from Library of Virginia)
Virginia Main Street
Free membership exclusive to Virginia Main Street members (membership subject to approval from Virginia Main Street)
Virginia Organizing
Free membership exclusive to Virginia Organizing members (membership subject to approval from Virginia Organizing)
Membership FAQ’s
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What are my member benefits?
Please see our Membership Benefits page for more information.
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How much does it cost to be a member of the CNE?
Check out the tables above for information on pricing and what kind of membership your organization is eligible for.
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Who can use membership benefits?
Membership covers those affiliated with your organization – including staff, board members, and volunteers.
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When does my organization pay its dues?
Dues are collected on a rolling basis. Members pay dues upon joining CNE, and then renew one year from that date.
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How can I join?
We would love to have you join our community of practice. Simply fill out our membership application above and you will hear back from us shortly.
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Can I join if I’m not currently a nonprofit?
As part of our equity commitment and because we understand that you can be doing community building work without 501(c)(3) status, we invite any Virginia community building projects to join – fiscally sponsored, on the way to nonprofit status, or just a volunteer community project – as long as they can benefit from CNE support. Note: CNE does not consult on starting a nonprofit, but we provide free access to our Starting a Nonprofit Toolkit.
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Have more questions?
Please contact our team at staff@thecne.org.