Funding Area: Education
Communities thrive when nonprofits succeed. For 35 years, the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) has been a steadfast champion and essential resource for these vital organizations. Our mission is to advance the vital role, capacity, and voice of charitable nonprofits through our state and national networks. Together with our 55-member state associations of nonprofits, we form the largest sector-wide nonprofit network in North America. NCN stands apart as the only organization dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of the entire 501(c)(3) community across all levels of government and all branches. Our unmatched expertise, tenacity, and credibility enable us to seize opportunities and overcome policy challenges to keep the vital work of nonprofits strong.
Projects We Support
General Operating Support
Support from Tomberg Family Philanthropies will empower NCN’s work to champion, connect, and inform charitable nonprofits of all subsectors nationwide during a time of immense challenges in 2025 and 2026 when federal grant funding is at risk, revenues are declining, and online narratives mischaracterize the tremendous value of nonprofit organizations. Our work includes:
- Championing beneficial public policies through direct advocacy, behind-the-scenes action, and our work with mainstream media. This ensures a strong nonprofit presence before the federal government, in state capitals, and at city hall.
- Connecting nonprofits nationwide so that they can identify shared challenges, exchange successful strategies and solutions, and amplify their voices to produce positive outcomes.
- Providing trusted information for and about the nonprofit sector, utilized by both nonprofits and foundations in their everyday operations. Our communications efforts illuminate for policymakers, journalists, donors, and the public alike the extent to which the public good depends upon a flourishing nonprofit sector.
Support Dates: April, 2025 – Ongoing
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