Membership FAQ’s

• What are my member benefits?

  Please see our Membership Benefits page for more information.

• How much does it cost to be a member of the CNE?

  Check out the tables above for information on pricing and what kind of membership your organization is eligible for.

• Who can use membership benefits?

  Membership covers those affiliated with your organization – including staff, board members, and volunteers.

• When does my organization pay its dues?

  Dues are collected on a rolling basis. Members pay dues upon joining CNE, and then renew one year from that date.

• How can I join?

  We would love to have you join our community of practice. Simply fill out our membership application above and you will hear back from us shortly.

• Can I join if I’m not currently a nonprofit?

  As part of our equity commitment and because we understand that you can be doing community building work without 501(c)(3) status, we invite any Virginia community building projects to join – fiscally sponsored, on the way to nonprofit status, or just a volunteer community project – as long as they can benefit from CNE support. Note: CNE does not consult on starting a nonprofit, but we provide free access to our Starting a Nonprofit Toolkit.

• Have more questions?

  Please contact our team at staff@thecne.org.