Programs

  • Nonprofit Network Support and Capacity Building

    Network Support and Capacity Building: As North America's largest nonprofit network, NCN unites nonprofit organizations of all subsectors through its network of 55 state or regional serving associations of nonprofits. This robust network provides a fertile forum for identifying shared challenges, exchanging successful strategies, and amplifying nonprofit voices, enabling us to collectively respond swiftly to operational and policy opportunities and threats. In 2024, we invested more than $1.5 million in capacity-building and organizational strengthening program awards to our state association members. We also hosted peer learning cohorts for our network members to exchange knowledge and collaborate. By strengthening our network, we bolster the capacity of nonprofits nationwide to foster resilient, thriving communities.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
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    $1.5M

  • Public Policy Advocacy for Nonprofits

    Public Policy and Advocacy: NCN champions the public good by advocating for beneficial public policies at all levels and branches of government. We consistently deliver the policy analyses and effective strategies that nonprofits and policymakers rely on. NCN also builds the capacity of nonprofits to advocate for their missions so they can improve lives and communities. Our 2024 advocacy efforts led to landmark reforms that made federal grantmaking more accessible and streamlined, including raising the minimum indirect cost rate. We equipped nonprofits to increase voter education and turnout by promoting nonpartisan community engagement. We also submitted numerous comments and sign-on letters to Congress and tracked more than 270 bills impacting nonprofits in all 50 states.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
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    $792.8K

  • Effective Communications for Nonprofits

    Effective Communications: NCN is the trusted go-to resource for and about the nonprofit sector. We provide timely, practical information that nonprofits and foundations depend on and use in their everyday operations. Our publications illuminate the challenges nonprofits face and why healthy communities depend upon a flourishing nonprofit sector. In 2024, we were quoted, interviewed, or cited by the media 151 times. Empowering nonprofits with practical tools, NCN's free online Resource Library comprises over 1,000 pages of resources, achieving more than 5 million pageviews in 2024. Beyond the library, our free newsletters, videos, and social media channels provide vital information on pressing issues, such as navigating expiring pandemic relief and facilitating nonpartisan voter outreach.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
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    $309.8K