The Center for Nonprofit Excellence

CNE envisions equitable, just, and thriving communities powered by healthy nonprofits and to achieve that vision, we serve as a champion, learning partner, and advisor to Virginia nonprofits. We invite you to join us in investing in our collective futures.

Vision

Equitable, thriving, and just communities powered by healthy nonprofits.

Mission

We are a champion, learning partner, and advisor for Virginia nonprofits.

Values

COURAGE

We do and say the things that strengthen the social impact sector, even when they are hard, and we stand with those who bravely build community.

EQUITY

We commit to equitable outcomes at CNE, in the sector, and in the community and will realize them through learning, sharing, skill-building, and action.

COLLABORATION

We partner across sectors and geographies to achieve more together for the communities we serve than we can on our own.

EXCELLENCE

We are adaptable and forward-thinking, we act with humility, and we strive for learning and growth, not perfection.