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Nonprofit Congress Update

Remember the large national gathering of nonprofit representatives in Washington, DC last October?  The momentum is continuing with several national level initiatives in response to the 3 national priorities identified at the Nonprofit Congress.

The goal of The Primary Project is to engage the 2008 presidential candidates with the sector, about the sector. New Hampshire was selected as the pilot site for this project, largely because of its history as the first state to hold primary elections. The NH Association of Nonprofits is conducting sessions for nonprofit leaders to equip them with information about the scope and impact of the sector, and to help them become comfortable with talking to candidates.   All presidential candidates are then being invited to small “living room” conversations with nonprofits.  These conversations will focus on 3 questions for candidates:  What has been your personal interaction/experience with nonprofits? How would you strengthen the capacity of nonprofits to meet community needs? How would you partner with nonprofits to reach your vision for this country?  The results of the New Hampshire pilot will then be made available for replication in other states.

The Nonprofit Voter Engagement Project is based on the belief that the clients served by many nonprofit organizations are the “sleeping giant” of our democratic process:  they are often the most affected by public policy decisions, yet are the least likely to vote.  Because these nonprofit service providers already have a trusting relationship with these individuals, they are in a great position to encourage them to get involved.  The project is now working in 7 states, developing materials and tools and strategies for getting these citizens excited about voting.  Next year additional states will be encouraged to become involved.  More details are now available at www.nonprofitvote.org

A third project focuses on the issue of nonprofit leadership transition.  A diverse committee has formed with the goal of supporting emerging leaders in the nonprofit sector, and facilitating the intergenerational knowledge transfer from existing leaders. The committee includes representatives of American Humanics, Young Professionals Network, United Way, funders, and nonprofit executives.  They are collecting examples, program models and ideas related to encouraging and mentoring individuals who want to move into nonprofit leadership roles, while also capturing and sharing the knowledge and expertise of current leaders.  This material will then be posted on the Nonprofit Congress website for use at the state and local levels.

The next Nonprofit Congress will be held in Washington, DC on June 4-6, 2008.  Watch for more details, or visit www.nonprofitcongress.org

 

Reports

blue bullet The Virginia Nonprofit Sector – January 2008 NEW

The Virginia Nonprofit Sector ReportHow many nonprofits are there in Virginia? Where are they located and what are their characteristics? VANNO is pleased to provide this statistical report on the nonprofit sector here in the Commonwealth. This easy-to-read document summarizes the most current data and provides useful information for nonprofit staff, board members, funders, elected officials, and the media.

Download Report (636kb, PDF)

 

blue bullet US Nonprofit Sector is Sixth Largest Economy in the World

The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) has released United States Nonprofit Sector, a report featuring the most current information and statistics (2003) on America’s charitable organizations.

According to the The World Factbook, the asset base of the sector would make the “nonprofit economy” the sixth largest in the world – larger than the economies of Brazil, ussia, Canada, Mexico, and South Korea.

Read the Report (236kb; PDF)

 

blue bullet From Principle to Practice:  A Guide to Accountability for Virginia’s Nonprofit Organizations

There are several high quality tools and resources available to assist nonprofits in building capacity and maintaining public accountability. As a starting point, VANNO offers this publication for organizations in Virginia, including a user-friendly checklist for accountability developed by Independent Sector, an assessment tool to identify which pieces you already have in place, and suggested action steps for creating a culture of accountability in your organization. Use this document to help your staff and board members guarantee your organization’s well-being and sustainability.

Download Guide (208kb, PDF)

 

blue bullet 2006 Statewide Survey Results

Virginia nonprofits tell VANNO what they want and need.
Read the summary. (396kb; PDF)

blue bullet Nonprofits are Economic Engines

Report substantiates nonprofit community's positive economic impact on the Roanoke region Read

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