| Formation | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Key people | Diane Yentel, Executive Director [1] ; Sabeen Perwaiz, Board Chair [2] |
| Revenue | $2,428,313 |
| Expenses | $3.84M |
| Website | councilofnonprofits.org |
The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) is the largest nonprofit network in the United States, [3] with 25,000 nonprofit members and 52 state nonprofit network subsidiaries. [4] It engages in public policy work and conducts professional development for nonprofit members, providing nonprofits with research and assets to assist their operations. [5]
The National Council of Nonprofits was established in 1990 to advance the role of charitable nonprofit organization across North America. [6] Initially, NCN aimed to connect nonprofits through a national platform focused on advocacy and resource sharing. [7] [8] Over time, NCN expanded its partnerships to include state associations to address region-specific nonprofit challenges, offering a more localized approach to its support and advocacy efforts. [9] Through these expansions, NCN created a federated structure to coordinate national objectives with state-level initiatives, attempting to balance centralized support with local responsiveness.
The organization has a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator. [10]
Tim Delaney was the acting CEO of NCN and had served in the role for 16 years. [11] In January 2025, National Low Income Housing Coalition CEO and public sector veteran Diane Yentel took Delaney's place. [12] [13]
The National Council of Nonprofits has an integrated three-part approach to its work, aiming to "champion, connect, inform." [14]
It has reported a newsletter subscriber base of 100,000 recipients and claimed a significant role in shaping nonprofits' access to PPP loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. [9]
The network offers various professional development programs, including training and webinars focused on governance, financial management, closure, and compliance. [15] It hosts multiple webinars each year, increasing its revenue through webinar sponsorship fees of up to $10,000. [16] The Federal Reserve and FEMA have sought its support in the past. [14] [17] Its analysis and work has been cited in various prominent publications. [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] NCN's programs are aimed at improving leadership and operational capacity within its partnered organizations. [23]
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