Nonprofit Membership
Nonprofit membership is for any nonprofit organization located in Virginia. Membership benefits extend to those affiliated with your organization – including staff, board members, and volunteers.
If you’re outside of Virginia, contact us, staff@thecne.org, and we’ll connect you with an organization near you.
Membership Cost
Annual dues are assessed based on an organization’s annual operating budget. All rates effective as of July 1, 2025.
| Annual Operating Budget | CNE Membership Cost |
| Under $100,000 | $110 |
| $100,001 – $250,000 | $193 |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | $248 |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | $385 |
| $1,000,001 – $2,000,000 | $495 |
| $2,000,001 – $5,000,000 | $660 |
| $5,000,0001 – $10,000,000 | $825 |
| Over $10,000,000 | $1,100 |
UVA Affiliate Membership
UVA Affiliates are defined as any school or college, affiliated foundation, central service department, non-school related center, designated academic public service entity, or auxiliary that is part of UVA.
UVA Affiliates receive a 50% discount on membership (prices reflected on the right).
Membership covers those affiliated with your organization – including staff and board members.
Membership Cost (UVA Affiliates)
Annual dues are assessed based on an organization’s annual operating budget. All rates effective as of July 1, 2025.
| Annual Operating Budget | CNE Membership Cost |
| Under $100,000 | $55 |
| $100,001 – $250,000 | $96 |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | $124 |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | $193 |
| $1,000,001 – $2,000,000 | $248 |
| $2,000,001 – $5,000,000 | $330 |
| $5,000,0001 – $10,000,000 | $413 |
| Over $10,000,000 | $550 |
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 the Team at staff@thecne.org.