The Center for Nonprofit Advancement helps organizations maximize their efforts to achieve their missions. We provide training and education on how to manage and maximize resources. We're a center for sharing best practices through networking. We advocate so governments understand that nonprofits provide core services that hold communities together. And, we provide members with the buying power they need to operate efficiently.

As a membership association for nonprofits in greater Washington, our focus is on providing needed support to member organizations. Selected resources are available to non-member organizations and the community including:

• Professional and Leadership Development opportunities - discounts for Center members
• Find a Vendor
• Post a Job/Search Resumes for Potential Candidates - discounts for Center members
• Search for Jobs
• Conference Room Rental - discounts for Center members
• How to Start a Nonprofit
• Advertise with the Center - discounts for Center members

The Center has long recognized excellence in nonprofit management and chief executive leadership. Our annual awards programs include:

• The  Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Advancement
• The Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman EXCEL Award
• Phyllis Campbell Newsome Public Policy Leadership Award
• Board Leadership Award