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On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping changes to overhaul federal grantmaking. CNE joins the National Council of Nonprofits in opposing the proposed changes, which would create significant financial risks and instability for nonprofit grantees, jeopardizing community access to critical services. Ultimately, the proposed rule will harm the people and communities that rely on nonprofits and other federal grantees and the essential services they provide.

Each year, millions of Americans donate to and volunteer with the charitable nonprofits making a difference in their communities. Many turn to online fundraising platforms to give—but many of these platforms operate without nonprofit consent and in other ways counter to the needs of nonprofit organizations.

To guide this work moving forward, the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) network urges that the following principles serve as the foundation for any relationship between online fundraising platforms, donors, and nonprofits:

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) is proud to announce the appointment of four distinguished new members to its Board of Directors. These accomplished leaders bring a wealth of experience in nonprofit management, community development, financial services, architecture, and civic engagement — strengthening CNE’s capacity to serve the nonprofit sector across Virginia.

Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed House Bill 353, sponsored by Delegate Katrina Callsen, into law, expanding access to affordable health benefit options for nonprofit employees across the Commonwealth.

CNE is featured in Cville Weekly, with an article highlighting how nonprofits are getting it done in Virginia.

House Bill 353 (HB 353), legislation that would expand access to health benefit plans for Virginia’s nonprofit workforce, passed the House Labor and Commerce Subcommittee #1 with a unanimous vote (9–0) on Tuesday, January 27th, marking a significant early step in the 2026 General Assembly session.