2025 CNE Membership Tiers
At CNE, our mission is to amplify the impact of nonprofits and their partners. We believe thriving nonprofits are essential to a strong community. We envision a connected community equipped to realize our most significant opportunities. Since one of our greatest opportunities is derived through collaboration and partnerships, CNE is introducing new membership tiers.
Our goal is to assist in pushing the mission of nonprofits forward by bringing all community sectors together and building a network of resources and connections that will help you and/or your organization thrive. Please explore our distinct membership categories below and select the one that best suits you or your organization’s needs.
We look forward to you joining our family.
Membership Options
Our member programs represent organizations and individuals, select from our distinct membership offerings below to learn more.
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Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organizations
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) designation (or pending IRS application) are eligible and encouraged to join or renew this nonprofit membership category.
2025 Cost: Fees are based on budget size, according to line 12 on Form 990 or line 9 on Form 990-EZ for the most recent fiscal year.
- Member pricing for workshops, certificates, and special events
- MatchGrant Scholarship
- Access to GrantStation grant directory
- Free postings on CNE’s nonprofit job board
- Free postings of board positions on the job board
- Customized training discounts
- Room rental discounts
- Networking events
- Community conversations and convenings
- Exclusive Email Communications
- Affinity groups
- Access to the membership directory
- Access to the service directory
- Listing in the membership directory
- Access to CNE Networking Lounge (FB Group)
- Exclusive curated benefits
- Eligible for Salute to Excellence Awards
- Eligible for Innovation Catalyst (iCat)
- 10% discount for the CNP certification from Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
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Government and other 501(c) Entities
Government agencies and nonprofits with designations other than 501(c) are eligible and encouraged to join this membership category.
2025 Cost: $460
- Member pricing for workshops, certificates, and special events
- Access to GrantStation grant directory
- Customized training discounts
- Room rental discounts
- Networking events
- Community conversations and convenings
- Exclusive Email Communications
- Affinity groups
- Access to the membership directory
- Access to the service directory
- Access to CNE Networking Lounge (FB Group)
- Listing in the membership directory
- 10% discount for the CNP certification from Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
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University/College Membership
Departments of academic institutions committed to nonprofit advocacy, supporting educational opportunities for students interested in the nonprofit sector, and supporting professional development are encouraged to join this membership category.
2025 Cost: $460
- Member pricing for workshops, certificates, and special events
- Access to GrantStation grant directory
- Customized training discounts
- Room rental discounts
- Networking events
- Community conversations and convenings
- Exclusive Email Communications
- Affinity groups
- Access to the membership directory
- Access to the service directory
- Access to CNE Networking Lounge (FB Group)
- Listing in the membership directory
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Business Membership
Businesses, vendors, and consultants interested in expanding their network, increasing their knowledge, and leveraging their influence in the nonprofit sector are encouraged to join this membership category.
2025 Cost: $690
- Listing in service directory
- Member pricing for workshops, certificates, and special events
- Customized training discounts
- Room rental discounts
- Networking events
- Community conversations and convenings
- Exclusive Email Communications
- Affinity groups
- Access to membership directory
- Access to service directory
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Individual Membership
Individuals not affiliated with a nonprofit or who choose not to affiliate with a nonprofit but are interested in networking, professional development, and nonprofit advocacy are encouraged to join this membership category.
2025 Cost: $86
- Member pricing for workshops, certificates, and special events
- Access to GrantStation grant directory
- Customized training discounts
- Room rental discounts
- Networking events
- Community conversations and convenings
- Exclusive Email Communications
- Affinity groups
- Access to the membership directory
- Access to the service directory
- Access to CNE Networking Lounge (FB Group)
- 10% discount for the CNP certification from Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
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Student Membership
Students currently enrolled at a university or college interested in networking, professional development, and nonprofit advocacy are encouraged to join this membership category.
2025 Cost: $28
- Member pricing for workshops, certificates, and special events
- Access to GrantStation grant directory
- Customized training discounts
- Room rental discounts
- Networking events
- Community conversations and convenings
- Exclusive Email Communications
- Affinity groups
- Access to the membership directory
- Access to the service directory
- Access to CNE Networking Lounge (FB Group)
- 10% discount for the CNP certification from Nonprofit Leadership Alliance