The official X account of Northern Illinois University. Be who you are. Discover who you want to be. Your Future. Our Focus. #HuskiePride The official Facebook page of Northern Illinois University. Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE)'s mission is to promote, model, and grow innovation, excellence, and social impact. NICNE believes in investing in people and organizations that make communities in the northern Illinois area safer, healthier, and more vibrant. We do so by providing training opportunities which help nonprofits to successfully achieve their missions. NICNE has been providing capacity building, training, technical assistance and resource support to nonprofit organizations within our region since August 2004. NICNE is the region's primary resource for nonprofit management and leadership development. NICNE strengthens nonprofits and encourages collaboration resulting in a strong, vibrant nonprofit sector critical to a healthy community.