Other Ways to Support CNE:

CNE welcomes a variety of forms of donations and we have provided instructions below to process:

Gifts by Mail

If you’d like to donate to CNE by mail, please mail your check to:
1701-A Allied Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

If you have a donor-advised fund, you can direct a grant from that fund to CNE today.

• • A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle in which you contribute cash, securities or other assets and gain an immediate tax benefit—you then recommend which public charities receive the funds over time.
  • To support CNE via your DAF: simply log into your DAF account or contact your fund-administrator and request a grant to “Center for Nonprofit Excellence, EIN 20-3412827, Charlottesville, VA”.
  • After the grant is approved, please email us at advancement@thecne.org (or call 434-244-3330) and let us know the date and amount of the grant so we can acknowledge and steward your support.
  • Why this method? It allows you to give now (and take the tax deduction now) even if you grant later—and it often supports larger gifts.

Stock or Publicly-Traded Securities

If you own appreciated stocks, mutual funds or other publicly-traded securities, donating them directly can be a very tax-efficient way to support CNE.

• • When you give shares you’ve held for over one year (and not sell them first), you may avoid paying capital gains tax and still take a deduction for the full fair market value of the gift.
  • Example: if you own shares that cost you $5,000 and are now worth $20,000, donating them rather than selling means more goes to CNE and less is lost to tax. 
  • To give stock: contact your broker to initiate a transfer of shares to CNE’s account (we can provide our transfer details upon request). Then notify us with the stock name, number of shares, date of gift, and donor name so we can properly acknowledge your gift.
  • Please consult your tax-advisor for your specific situation—this content is educational, not tax advice.
  • For stock lease email is at advancement@thecne.org

Workplace Giving / Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers offer matching gift programs, workplace giving campaigns, or payroll deduction options—and you may already qualify.

• • Ask your HR or corporate philanthropy department if your company matches gifts to nonprofits or has a corporate giving program (often called “workplace giving,” “employee philanthropy,” “matching gifts,” or “corporate challenge”).
  • If your employer will match your gift to CNE, it effectively doubles (or more) your support—please let us know the employer, matching program name, and match form so we can help process the match efficiently.
  • Bonus: some companies also offer in-kind matching, volunteer hour matching, or challenge-grant contributions—this is a great way to amplify your impact.
  • If your company offers pre-tax payroll deduction, you may be able to give regularly via your paycheck—please retain your employer’s confirmation and share with us for acknowledgement.

Thank you for considering one of these alternative ways to support the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

Every gift, in whatever form, advances our mission to strengthen the nonprofit sector, support leaders, and build thriving, just communities. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at advancement@thecne.org or 434-244-3330 with questions or to let us know how you’d like to give.