About Us Our mission, values, approach, impact statements, leadership, and network activities. Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition has been inferred from the source by ChatGPT and edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part1.html National Council of Nonprofits NCNP bbd233f1-2193-4c40-ab61-3c57dcc876f7 The National Council of Nonprofits advances, connects, and strengthens charitable nonprofits to help improve lives and communities. Diane Yentel President and Chief Executive Officer. State Associations of Nonprofits Statewide nonprofit associations comprising NCNP's national network. Leap Ambassadors Community Community of practice focused on mission effectiveness, equity, learning, and continuous improvement. Charitable Nonprofits Funders Policymakers Communities Served Nonprofit organizations thrive, advance their missions effectively, and strengthen communities throughout the nation. a518ef0a-e83c-4ede-9dff-15ed48f03ba6 To advance, connect, and strengthen charitable nonprofits so they can improve lives and communities. 57b8767a-c3b9-4518-a6a4-8f767f30855d Service Serving Others by Listening and Leading ~ Leadership is informed by listening deeply to the needs of frontline nonprofits and seeking insights from many perspectives. Keeping hearts and minds open enables bold and nimble advocacy for nonprofits and the people they serve. Collaboration Getting Things Done, Together ~ Work collaboratively with dynamic networks and trusted partners to share knowledge, develop practical solutions, and achieve meaningful results. Trust Earning Trust in Everything We Do ~ Act with integrity in every aspect of the organization's work, building and maintaining trust through timely and practical information, accurate analysis, and reliable resources. Equity Centering Equity in All Our Work ~ Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization and its activities, policies, programs, and leadership, with particular attention to racial equity and its impacts on individuals and communities. Respect & Support Honoring the Nonprofit Workforce ~ Respect and support nonprofit employees and their contributions, fostering a collegial culture that celebrates achievements, supports colleagues, strengthens organizations, and advances the nonprofit sector. Policies, Practices & Understanding Champion policies, practices, and public understanding that strengthen charitable nonprofits and the communities they serve. 63e90b10-3fc7-4ccc-b4a3-efb64a16058d 1 Public Policy Advocate for public policies that enable charitable nonprofits to fulfill their missions effectively and strengthen the communities they serve. a01d73af-d3bc-44d3-8f5b-aea9f31fe52e 1.1 Examples of impact include advocacy related to charitable giving, nonprofit workforce issues, federal grants and contracts, and policies affecting nonprofit operations and sustainability. Laws, Regulations & Finances Improve the legal, regulatory, and financial environment within which charitable nonprofits operate. 9c57d814-b85e-48ab-9f32-f98a93055886 1.2 NCNP has provided leadership, analysis, and advocacy regarding regulatory requirements, tax policy, and financial conditions affecting charitable nonprofits. Advocacy Protect and promote the ability of charitable nonprofits to participate appropriately in public policy and civic engagement activities. 3971ce1e-dc4d-475a-b2e8-08f98358c3bf 1.3 Nonpartisanship Preserve and strengthen public trust in charitable nonprofits by protecting and promoting the sector's nonpartisan character. 0be8d3b3-536d-40f9-bdb4-b96933570fee 1.4 Recognition Increase recognition of the value, contributions, and impact of charitable nonprofits. dbcd2410-89a3-4a30-814b-28cd84670178 1.5 Information, Tools & Analyses Provide trustworthy information, practical guidance, resources, tools, and analysis enabling nonprofits to operate effectively and sustainably. ec8ba21a-420c-4048-b085-f3903ed968c0 2 Governance & Leadership Provide information and resources supporting effective governance and board leadership. d63f2089-98a0-4eed-83d9-c34236cd4015 2.1 NCNP provides governance resources, educational materials, and practical guidance supporting nonprofit boards and executives. Operations & Management Provide information and resources supporting effective nonprofit operations and management. b694e914-bce7-454e-8ec1-b793fd5cfc52 2.2 Finances Provide information and resources supporting sound financial management and sustainability. 4f496f30-ee1e-4be8-a578-7e13b1fcbf3c 2.3 Workforce Provide information and resources supporting nonprofit employees, leaders, and workplace effectiveness. 98f951c6-a90d-4301-8615-83088d2e0225 2.4 Compliance Provide information and resources supporting legal, regulatory, and ethical compliance. 6072491d-d848-41d1-8a0e-99d02c1fa9a6 2.5 Impact Strengthen the effectiveness, resilience, sustainability, and mission impact of charitable nonprofits. b9f2a90f-0c67-44ae-89e7-cbc5a201837d 3 Leadership Strengthen nonprofit leadership and governance. 31a2cd54-dcaa-44e1-8dd1-2a82ac685661 3.1 Workforce Strengthen nonprofit workforce effectiveness and well-being. 63faf4e2-0e2f-4896-9f83-c43929daae61 3.2 Capacity Improve organizational capacity to achieve mission results. 2878a6e5-dee4-4baf-a3c4-edd55ff8b0f5 3.3 NCNP strengthens organizational capacity through its national network of state associations, educational resources, communities of practice, and collaborative initiatives. Learning & Improvement Promote evaluation, learning, and continuous improvement. 4d4b95e6-e1e9-42e8-8ccc-2ff0e3ac73ae 3.4 Leap Ambassadors Community The Leap Ambassadors Community promotes mission effectiveness, learning, continuous improvement, and equitable outcomes through peer exchange and practical application of performance principles. Equity Advance equitable practices and outcomes. 590e0515-0fe3-49ec-abf3-cf34d7a4509a 3.5 Connections Strengthen networks, partnerships, and communities of practice that enable nonprofits to learn, collaborate, and amplify their collective impact. 28568b4b-c041-4aca-9670-cbef1f91283f 3.6 State Network Affiliates Alabama Association of Nonprofits Alabama state network affiliate. https://www.alabamanonprofits.org The Foraker Group Alaska state network affiliate. https://www.forakergroup.org AZ Impact for Good Arizona state network affiliate. https://www.azimpactforgood.org University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Center for Economic Development Arkansas state network affiliate. https://uafs.edu California Association of Nonprofits California state network affiliate. https://calnonprofits.org Colorado Nonprofit Association Colorado state network affiliate. https://coloradononprofits.org CT Community Nonprofit Alliance Connecticut state network affiliate. https://ctnonprofitalliance.org Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement Delaware state network affiliate. https://delawarenonprofit.org Center for Nonprofit Advancement District of Columbia network affiliate. https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org Florida Nonprofit Alliance Florida state network affiliate. https://flnonprofits.org Georgia Center for Nonprofits Georgia state network affiliate. https://gcn.org Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations Hawai‘i state network affiliate. https://hano-hawaii.org Idaho Nonprofit Center Idaho state network affiliate. https://idahononprofits.org Forefront Illinois state network affiliate. https://myforefront.org Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network Indiana state network affiliate. https://inrn.org Iowa Nonprofit Alliance Iowa state network affiliate. https://iowanonprofits.org Kansas Nonprofit Chamber Kansas state network affiliate. https://kansasnonprofitchamber.org Kentucky Nonprofit Network Kentucky state network affiliate. https://kynonprofits.org Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations Louisiana state network affiliate. https://lano.org Maine Association of Nonprofits Maine state network affiliate. https://nonprofitmaine.org Maryland Nonprofits Maryland state network affiliate. https://marylandnonprofits.org Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Massachusetts state network affiliate. https://massnonprofitnet.org Michigan Nonprofit Association Michigan state network affiliate. https://mnaonline.org Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Minnesota state network affiliate. https://minnesotanonprofits.org Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Mississippi state network affiliate. https://alliancems.org Missouri Nonprofit Association Missouri state network affiliate. https://nonprofitmo.org Montana Nonprofit Association Montana state network affiliate. https://mtnonprofit.org Nebraska Nonprofit Association Nebraska state network affiliate. https://nonprofit.nebraska.gov Nevada GrantLab Nevada state network affiliate. https://nevadagrantlab.org New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits New Hampshire state network affiliate. https://nhnonprofits.org Center for Non-Profits New Jersey state network affiliate. https://njnonprofits.org New Mexico Thrives New Mexico state network affiliate. https://www.nmthrives.org Nonprofit New York New York state network affiliate. https://www.nonprofitnewyork.org North Carolina Center for Nonprofits North Carolina state network affiliate. https://ncnonprofits.org North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations North Dakota state network affiliate. https://www.ndano.org Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations Ohio state network affiliate. https://oano.org Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Oklahoma state network affiliate. https://okcnp.org Oregon Nonprofit Association Oregon state network affiliate. https://nonprofitoregon.org PENNPAC Pennsylvania state network affiliate. https://pennpac.org Rhode Island Foundation Rhode Island state network affiliate. https://rifoundation.org Together SC South Carolina state network affiliate. https://togethersc.org South Dakota Nonprofit Network South Dakota state network affiliate. https://sdnonprofits.org Tennessee Nonprofit Network Tennessee state network affiliate. https://tnnonprofits.org OneStar Foundation Texas state network affiliate. https://onestarfoundation.org Utah Nonprofits Association Utah state network affiliate. https://utahnonprofits.org Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility Vermont state network affiliate. https://vbsr.org Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations Virginia state network affiliate. https://www.vanonprofit.org Nonprofit Association of Washington Washington state network affiliate. https://nonprofitwa.org West Virginia Nonprofit Association West Virginia state network affiliate. https://wvnpa.org Wisconsin Nonprofit Association Wisconsin state network affiliate. https://www.wisconsinnonprofits.org Wyoming Nonprofit Network Wyoming state network affiliate. https://wynonprofit.org NCNP's network includes state and regional nonprofit associations throughout the United States, enabling collaboration, peer learning, advocacy, and capacity building across the sector. 2026-06-07 https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/about-us Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net