CNE membership provides access to a comprehensive range of services, learning opportunities, and partner discounts designed to support nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers.
Free Nonprofit Advising
Do you have questions about board governance, organizational structure, fundraising, legal compliance, or general nonprofit management? Ask CNE! We are here to provide resources and/or thought partnership when you need it. Think of us as a nonprofit help desk.
Free Board Education Sessions
A 45-minute facilitated session during your regularly scheduled board meeting covering a core governance topic including board roles and responsibilities, shared leadership between the Executive Director and the board, the board’s role in philanthropy, building your board pipeline, and financial leadership
Free Discussion Groups
Join our regularly scheduled discussion groups for peer learning and mutual support in a collaborative and supportive environment. We offer groups for Marketing & Communications, Development, Treasurers and Executive Directors. F
Free Job Postings
CNE members receive complimentary job posting on the CNE Job Board. Connect with qualified candidates in your region and across the sector.
Free Connection
Get noticed and expand your reach with shout-outs on CNE’s social media and a profile in the Member Directory. Engage in our vibrant community of practice through CNE’s statewide and regional newsletters, meeting space, and events. We’re also happy to feature your organization and share member news in our regional newsletters.
Exclusive Access to Leadership Circles
Exclusively for CNE members, Leadership Circles are facilitated small groups of nonprofit professionals who meet on a monthly basis. These circles provide a confidential setting in which peers can discuss and solve real-time problems with real-world experience.
Discounted CNE Trainings and Programs
Receive discounted member rates for all CNE programs, including workshops, Days of Learning, Emerging Leaders Academy, and Board Academy.
Discounted On-Demand Virtual Trainings
CNE members enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on a diverse selection of on-demand courses and certificate programs.
CNE members get $50 off on-demand board trainings courses through BoardBuild. Members also have access to BoardBuild’s innovative board matching platform to recruit candidates with the right skills and experience for your organization.
Discounted Tech Support
CNE members receive expert technology services at reduced rates through our partnership with Innovative Software Solutions. Members pay $120/hour (reduced from $175/hour) – first 10 members get $100/hour.
Services include technology planning, expert guidance, website design & development, custom apps, system reviews, and automation.
Contact Innovative Software Solutions at hello@issvalue.com to get started.
Additional Member Perks and Discounts
All Center for Nonprofit Advancement skill-building webinars are only $25 for CNE members!
CNE members are eligible to receive $10 off any Nonprofit Learning Lab live workshop.
CNE members save 10% and free support on IRS filings with Tax990, a trusted e-file provider built for nonprofits.
CNE members receive a 10% discount on recurring donor management database fees for the first year subscription for new clients.
50% Off Your First Hire for CNE Members from ROCS Grad Staffing
30% discount on payroll processing
15% off all direct mail production services
We use the 7 Actionable Principles for a Strong Social Sector as a framework for our trainings and services. Please visit the 7AP website to learn more.
Want to take advantage of what membership can offer?
Create an account and Become a Nonprofit Member today!