Center for Nonprofit Excellence

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) works with nonprofits of all types and sizes to be stronger, more resilient and equitable. We help staff, boards and volunteers make meaningful connections to resources and one another.

Programs & Resources

COVID-19 and Nonprofits

Our suite of services listed below work together. Join the community of nonprofits who’ve partnered with us!

When you put it all together, the Community Foundation is a crucial resource to us and an important part of our enhancement as an organization. – Anna Foglia, CEO, Sun Street Centers

	LEAD Institute Partner with LEAD Institute to maximize your staff’s full leadership potential. This year-long leadership development program is for nonprofits serving the diverse communities of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. Fill out our Interest Form or Read more. Applications for 2022 are now closed.
	Workshops Take advantage of our calendar of webinars and workshops. Access recordings and material from 2021 CNE Trainings.
	Resources & RFPs Explore resources to strengthen your nonprofit, such as an Organizational Development Grant, coaching and peer groups for executive directors, training toolkits and roundtables for boards of directors, current RFPs (requests for proposals) and grant opportunities, plus searchable online learning libraries.
	Consulting Consider the opportunities for consulting support – including the Nonprofit Consultant Directory and local pro bono consulting.

Nonprofit Survey

Learn more about our annual CNE Nonprofit Survey.