Our Mission
To strengthen, promote and represent nonprofit organizations, empowering them to meet the diverse, changing needs of our communities.
Our Members
Our member organizations touch the lives of countless adults, children and families throughout our region, and in some cases, throughout the nation and the world.
Our members protect our environment, help the homeless, support the arts, feed the hungry, advance education, provide employment assistance, nurture the sick, champion the underserved, and so much more. Their dedication and hard work have a direct, life-changing impact on our communities.
Member Highlight: HealthHIV
Based in Washington, DC, HealthHIV champions effective prevention, care, and support in HIV, HCV, STIs, LGBTQ health, drug user health, and health equity. Through five core capabilities—medical and consumer education, capacity building, health services research and evaluation, communications, and advocacy—they engage a broad healthcare community, including providers, administrators, public health professionals, and advocates.
Since its founding, HealthHIV has been a trusted voice in advancing HIV, HCV, STI, and LGBTQ health. They offer the only national certification for the HIV prevention workforce through their HIVPCP Certified Provider™ Certification and the HIV PrEP Navigation Certification Program™, alongside programs like the Healthy Aging with HIV Series Certificate Program and the LGBTQ Equity in HIV Prevention and Treatment Series.
By collaborating with healthcare providers and community partners, HealthHIV delivers tailored training, technical assistance, and innovative resources—such as the HealthHCV initiative and the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health—to strengthen health services and promote dignity. Guided by inclusivity, justice, and evidence-based strategies, they work to dismantle barriers to care and ensure every person has the opportunity to thrive.
"HealthHIV values membership in the Center for Nonprofit Advancement because of the services they provide to help nonprofits successfully navigate through planning, funding, training and policy challenges,"— Brian Hujdich, Executive Director, HealthHIV
Our Team
Created in 1979, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement is the nation’s first state association for nonprofit organizations. For more than four decades, the Center has continued to grow and advance, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated group:
Our Impact
The Center’s primary service region includes Washington, DC, Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in Maryland and the state of Virginia. However, the Center welcomes any 501(c)(3) nonprofit that wishes to join.
Identifying, monitoring and sharing new and shifting trends within the nonprofit sector, the Center works collaboratively with local experts to develop custom programs and solutions. Through our training, resources and relationships with the corporate, philanthropic and government community, we help our member nonprofits save more, do more, and succeed more—ultimately achieving a more sustainable future.
The Center serves thousands of nonprofit staff, volunteers and board members, making it easier for nonprofits to fulfill their missions by helping them:
Strengthen capacity through training opportunities — 1,500+ participants a year
Reallocate more funds to programs with operational savings — 10%-50% discounts through group purchasing opportunities
Gain expert insights, market exposure and cash awards through competitions — $29,000 cash grants awarded each year
Network with nonprofit colleagues, industry experts and leaders in the foundation and government sectors — Countless invaluable connections
Our Values
We believe that...
Nonprofits are an essential ingredient in the health of our communities and our democracy. Strong nonprofits lead to better communities, better quality of life and a better democracy.
Nonprofits are stewards of public trust. Transparency and accountability are the foundation of that trust.
Diversity in all forms — organizations, people, religions, and culture — is part of our vitality. Promoting diversity and practicing inclusiveness makes us stronger.
The vibrancy and effectiveness of nonprofits hinge on information, education, celebration, collaboration, and representation. Nonprofits deserve a strong voice in the affairs that affect them. Together, we shape the future.
Intention, commitment, optimism, and a belief in a better tomorrow are vital ingredients in our growth and development and our service philosophy. Every day we strive to do better, be better, serve better.
Social Impact Vision
Effective nonprofits, thriving communities.