Membership
Features
For Center for Nonprofit Excellence Members
Best Practices:
- Compilation of best practices in organizational management
- Guidelines for effective leadership and decision-making
- Strategies for optimizing team performance and collaboration
Operational Tips and Tools:
- Resources for efficient day-to-day operations
- Tools and templates for strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Tips for managing projects and workflows effectively
Resource Links:
- Curated links to external resources on various relevant topics
- Information on legal compliance, fundraising strategies, and governance
- Access to educational materials and webinars
Training and Development:
- Workshops and online courses for professional development
- Training materials for board members on their roles and responsibilities
Networking Opportunities:
- Forums and events for Executive Directors to connect and share experiences.
- Opportunities for board members to engage with peers from other organizations.
Current News and Trends:
- Regular updates on industry trends and news
- Insights into emerging challenges and opportunities
Community Engagement:
- Platforms for fostering a sense of community among Executive Directors and their teams
- Opportunities for collaboration and joint initiatives
Feedback Mechanism:
- Channels for feedback on the usefulness of provided resources
- Surveys and assessments to understand the evolving needs of the community
Agency Services
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence offers customized training and development programs designed specifically for your nonprofit staff and board of directors. Topics include leadership, board roles and responsibilities, fundraising, and board engagement. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence also offers board retreat facilitation, strategic planning, and assistance with endowment services. Services are provided at a discounted rate to Center for Nonprofit Excellence Members.
The Board Academy
The Board Academy is a three-hour workshop providing knowledge and skills to current board and staff members and those who wish to be placed on a nonprofit board at the conclusion of the training. Through engaging presentations from nonprofit experts and interactive role-playing, participants learn a board member’s responsibilities and how these responsibilities relate to others within the organization. The Board Academy workshop topics include: Roles and Rules, Financial Policies and Fiduciary Duties, Legal Considerations, Meeting and Committee Management, Strategic Planning, and Fundraising.
Membership Benefits
Nonprofits
- Local advocacy for the nonprofit sector
- Free or discounted tuition for all workshops and trainings
- Free access to a grant research database
- Free postings on CFNCF Job Board
- Monthly newsletter
- Free promotion of nonprofit events on the website
- Discounted rates on contracted services
- *NEW* Entry to the Executive Director/CEO Retreat*
- *NEW* Access to a Nonprofit Team
Coach*
For-Profit Businesses
Annual Member dues are $250
- Up to 50% off trainings and workshops
- Opportunity to display business promotional materials in office
- Discounted rates on contract services
- Connections to local nonprofit organizations
- An exhibit table at one CNE event per year
- Access to exclusive member newsletter and industry updates
Individuals
Annual Member dues are $100
Can not be employed by a local nonprofit at time of payment
- Up to 50% off trainings and workshops
- Access to leading national databases of funding opportunities
- Ability to attend members-only events and roundtables
- Access to professional mentoring and peer-to-peer support
- Connections to local nonprofit resource organizations
- Lending library of nonprofit books and resources
Students
Annual Member dues are $25
Can not be employed by a local nonprofit at time of payment
- Nonprofit internship connections
- Up to 50% off trainings and workshops
- Access to leading national databases of funding opportunities
- Ability to attend members-only events and roundtables
- Connections to local nonprofit organizations
- Lending library of nonprofit books and resources
New in 2024! Consultant Directory
Consultants contribute specialized knowledge, coaching, assistance, and a novel viewpoint to enhance your endeavors and achievements. This directory of consultants serves as a tool to connect you with local experts in diverse fields who are ready to provide support.
Explore a range of categories such as attorneys, fundraisers, accountants, graphic designers, and more to discover consulting professionals available for collaboration.
Consultants can be added for a yearly fee.
Please email [email protected] for more details.
