Membership

Membership Fees

Under $499,999: $125
$500,000-$999,999: $250
$1M+: $500

For Profit Businesses may also join CNE to learn more about nonprofit operations, board membership, and collective impact. They may attend workshops and conferences, and may also request individual education and support to meet their corporate goals in partnering with the nonprofit sector. The flat fee for these organizations is $500 annually.

Training & Consulting for Members

Whether you’re building a board, navigating change, or strengthening your nonprofit’s foundation, we’re here to help. Our trainings and consultations are designed to meet you where you are and support your mission with practical, people-centered guidance. relevant and actional learning and advocacy.

Support for Boards

Board Governance Workshop

General workshops held quarterly, $25 per person, 25 seats each session ( individual agencies can purchase up to 10 seats).
Individual agency half-day sessions focused on leadership, roles, and responsibilities
$350 (weekday) | $500 (weekend)

Board Retreats
Perfect for planning, education, or topic-focused conversations
Up to 2 hours: $250
Half day: $350 (weekday) | $500 (weekend)

Visioning Sessions
Theory of Change and Impact Statement development
4 hours total with planning $350 (weekday) | $500 (weekend)

Nonprofit Lifecycles Planning

Done in 3-4 sessions of up to 2 hours each for organizations at any stage. Assessment, pre planning, and a full plan will be completed for your group to use.
$750

Consulting & Coaching

Need help with operations, programs, or management? Let’s talk.

First meeting: Free for members and startups
Two-hour sessions:

- $150 for members
- $50 for startups

Technical Reviews & Policy Help

Full Organizational Review
Includes policies, procedures, and recommendations for improvement
$1,000 (up to 10 hours of support)

Additional Support:

Policy Manual: $150
Job Descriptions & Staff Handbook: $150
Board Bylaws: $150

Membership Perks

2 hours of consulting each year on strategy discussions, programming review, board development, or any priority area you identify
The option to use 1 hour with a local expert (covered by CNE when possible)
CNE workshops, roundtables, and cohort groups Annual conferences
Online LeaderAid leadership education program
Human Resources Hotline with Bill Krizner Law Group
Up to 4 individual coaching sessions with Tracy Burger

Our programming is designed to be relevant and actionable for staff and volunteers at every level, helping you build organizational capacity, strengthen succession planning, and address your specific program training needs.