BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Lasting Impact

Each story, and every smile, moves us closer to realizing the power of working together.

Lasting Impact

Businesses

Deeper roots, greater fulfillment and lasting return on investment.

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Nonprofits

Doing more, reaching further, thanks to real people making a difference.

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Foundations

Partnering to strengthen our community.

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Lives

Generosity of time and resources means spirits lifted and horizons expanded.

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About Us

BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence is a national model organization that strengthens nonprofits by involving thousands of volunteers from the community; engaging hundreds of business executives and professionals on nonprofit boards of directors; and providing leading-edge board and management consulting and training services for nonprofits. The Akron-based Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) and Cleveland-based Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU) merged in September 2011, and have offices in both downtown Akron and Cleveland. The organization, led by Brian Broadbent, President & CEO, offers services to businesses and nonprofits throughout the region and provide one-stop shopping for volunteer referral, consulting and training. Read More