NANOE is the only nationwide membership organization in the U.S. for Executives seeking credentials in the art of nonprofit capacity-building. Practitioners who hold a prestigious NANOE credential are “best practice” experts who grow charitable enterprise and discover new ways to advance the common good.
NANOE’s three capacity-building training certifications are based on industry insider knowledge, university research, and a love for serving humanity. Each credential compliments the other ensuring CEOs, CFOs, COOs & CDOs organization-wide are equipped with progressive capacity building practices that drive new growth.
Members who maintain their annual NANOE membership maintain their CNE, CDE, or CNC credential with no cumbersome or expensive recertification processes.
“I earned the CNE, CDE, and CNC credentials through NANOE and immediately saw the difference it made in my nonprofit consulting work. It gave me the credibility and expertise to serve organizations on a larger scale and drive meaningful results.”
Danielle Hohlier, CNE, CDE, CNC
“Becoming a Certified Nonprofit Executive (CNE) transformed my approach to leadership. NANOE’s credentials have given me the tools to grow our mission and impact.”
Laura Marx, CNE
HOW CREDENTIALING WORKS...IT'S AUTOMATED!
- Determine which credential(s) is right for you...CNE, CDE, CNC
- Join NANOE as a Practitioner, Organization or Enterprise Member
- Pay your one-time fee(s) $148 for one credential, $198 for two, or $248 for all three
- Complete your personal experience profile (memorialize your vocational journey...no minimums required)
CNE, CDE and/or CNC credentialees have a history of employment as a professional member of a nonprofit organization staff, a professional consultant to nonprofit organizations, or has been employed in a field directly relating to service deliverables for the nonprofit sector. - Complete your training profile (memorialize your instructional journey...no minimums required)
a. Academic Degrees
b. Existing Credentials
c. Continuing Education
d. Public Presentations
e. Authoring - Complete and pass your credentialing exam (automated & online)
a. Certified Nonprofit Executive 200 Multiple Choice Questions
b. Certified Development Executive 150 Multiple Choice Questions
c. Certified Nonprofit Consultant 100 Multiple Choice Questions
d. 70% pass rate. 30 day time limit (includes SAVE AS YOU GO function)
e. Pass/Fail status is revealed to examinee immediately upon test completion - NANOE’s Credentialing Board will confirm your completed process within 2-3 weeks
- ONCE YOU’RE CERTIFIED YOU’RE ALWAYS CERTFIED. No re-certication required as long as you maintain your annual membership with NANOE
Members who hold a NANOE credential:
- Are recognized by employers in the nonprofit sector as having met a series of standards set by NANOE demonstrating a superior commitment to growing capacity within nonprofits.
- 2. Have their personal certification officially recorded at the offices of National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives.
- Receive an official Credentialing Certificate demonstrating their achievement.
- Receive the credential CNE, CDE, CNC and are authorized to use this designation in their public title.
- Are provided the CNE, CDE and/or CNC badge for use on business cards, letterhead, websites, etc.
- Are members in good standing of National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executive (NANOE).
- Pay a one-time fee of $148 for one credential or $198 for two credentials or $248 for three credentials.
- Avoid cumbersome and expensive recertification processes for CNE, CDE or CNC. Credentials are maintained as long the holder maintains membership in NANOE.
- Experience the satisfaction and challenge of a meaningful adult continuing educational process that ensures their effectiveness now and in the future.