Center for Nonprofit Management

45 years of leadership strengthening the nonprofit sector in Southern California

Meet CNM

CNM supports and advocates for a thriving social impact sector in Southern California through research, convening, engagement, technical assistance, training, and advocacy.

How CNM Works

We are committed to ensuring a resilient and impactful future for the social impact sector across Southern California. We do this by accelerating innovation and growth opportunities for nonprofit organizations and the people who make them run; through strategic partnerships, active learning, organizational and leadership development, engagement, advocacy, sector-wide research, and data.

Advocate for a Stronger Nonprofit Sector

By leveraging our capacity building expertise and a network built across nearly 45 years, CNM uplifts the voice and positive social impacts of the of the nonprofit sector to increase understanding of its critical role in a more inclusive economy and advance a new deal where organizations can thrive alongside the communities they serve.

We collaborate with nonprofits to strengthen the sector by advancing fair and just contracting and grantmaking practices that ensure the health, sustainability, and growth of the sector.

Need support? Engage with us.

Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges, and CNM is here to support you. Contact us at (213) 266-8488 or fill out our contact form.

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Maura Harrington Ph.D., MBA

Executive Vice President
Center for Nonprofit Management

Maura is known for her expertise in organizational development and strategy and in all aspects of organizational development with a focus on strategic planning, assessment, and evaluation. At CNM, she oversees the client services team and provides consulting, training, and coaching services to a broad range of organizations. Much of her consulting and capacity-building work has been with community-based organizations and public health departments related to effective organizational operations, evaluation practices, and the use of logic models and other assessment tools to support planning, evaluation, and management. A BoardSource Trainer, a certified Advanced Associate, and a Trainer for the Connective Leadership Institute; Maura has completed certification as an executive coach under the International Coaching Federation. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the Claremont Graduate School, an MBA from the Peter Drucker Graduate Management Center, a BS in Psychology from Georgetown University, and serves as an adjunct professor at USC’s School of Social Work and Department of Psychology. 

Speak With an Expert

Need expert advice? We're only an email or phone call away. Use this form to get in touch or call the Nonprofit Answer Hotline at the number listed below. You can also schedule a free, 15-minute appointment and we’ll match you with an in-house expert.








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CNM Nonprofit Hotline

Need expert advice? We’re only an email or phone call away. Use this form to get in touch or call the Nonprofit Answer Hotline at the number listed below.

You can also schedule a free, 15-minute appointment and we’ll match you with an in-house expert.








To select more than one item, hold Command on Mac or Control on PC.