Celebrating 20 Years!

On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping changes to overhaul federal grantmaking. CNE joins the National Council of Nonprofits in opposing the proposed changes, which would create significant financial risks and instability for nonprofit grantees, jeopardizing community access to critical services. Ultimately, the proposed rule will harm the people and communities that rely on nonprofits and other federal grantees and the essential services they provide.

Each year, millions of Americans donate to and volunteer with the charitable nonprofits making a difference in their communities. Many turn to online fundraising platforms to give—but many of these platforms operate without nonprofit consent and in other ways counter to the needs of nonprofit organizations.

To guide this work moving forward, the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) network urges that the following principles serve as the foundation for any relationship between online fundraising platforms, donors, and nonprofits:

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) is proud to announce the appointment of four distinguished new members to its Board of Directors. These accomplished leaders bring a wealth of experience in nonprofit management, community development, financial services, architecture, and civic engagement — strengthening CNE’s capacity to serve the nonprofit sector across Virginia.