What Is Nonprofit Capacity Building?
Nonprofit capacity building refers to activities that improve and enhance a
nonprofit organization’s ability to achieve its mission and sustain itself over
time. Examples include, but are not limited to: identifying a communications
strategy; improving volunteer recruitment; learning about complex new IRS and state regulations; adopting new
governance practices; creating a planned giving program and a nonprofit endowment; identifying more efficient uses of
technology; and engaging in collaborations with community partners. The following organizations are trusted providers
of capacity building opportunities.
Nonprofit Capacity Building Providers
The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits is a unifying association formed in 2004
to advance the common interests of more than 20,000 nonprofits in the
Grand Canyon State. We are a statewide organization of, by, and for all of
Arizona’s nonprofits. The Alliance is an action-oriented group of partners
across the state – both nonprofits and those in the community who support them – dedicated to furthering
the common interests of Arizona’s nonprofits. The Alliance hosts many forums, seminars, and workshops
throughout Arizona. Topics range from grantwriting and fundraising, to town halls, collaboration expos, and
national thought-leaders. Alliance Membership also includes a subscription to Nonprofit World Magazine, a bimonthly magazine that provides busy nonprofit leaders with concise and practical articles whose advice can
be easily implemented. The Alliance offers a variety of cost-savings programs and discounts that returns a
typical savings of $1,564 back to your mission. For more information: Contact Executive Vice President
Connie Phillips, (602) 279-2966 x15 or [email protected] or visit www.arizonanonprofits.org.
The mission of AFP’s Northern Arizona Chapter is to advance philanthropy by
mentoring people and organizations in practicing effective and ethical
fundraising. AFP fulfills this mission through education and training, networking,
mentoring, recognition and providing resources. Don’t reinvent the wheel . . .
use available resources. AFP’s Resource Center can provide you with the
resources you need to do your job well. AFP staff can assist you in many areas
ranging from how-to materials to samples of materials developed by other fundraising professionals that will
fit your needs. For more information contact: President, Jim Anderson, GoalBusters Consulting LLC, Flagstaff
[email protected], (888) 883-2690 x102 or visit: http://afpnaz.afpnet.org.
First Nonprofit Insurance Company was established in 1978 by a group of
nonprofit and community leaders. Today, we continue our exclusive
dedication to the nonprofit community. We offer not only the specialized
insurance coverage(s) your organization needs but financial products and educational resources as well. First
Nonprofit Foundation, founded and funded by First Nonprofit Insurance Company, offers seminars and
publications on risk management, board development and other topics designed to help the nonprofit
community thrive. For more information contact: Jennifer Blair at 602-396-4415, [email protected]
or visit: http://www.firstnonprofit.com.
Yavapai County Community Foundation
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Good Done Great (gooddonegreat.com) provides online solutions for nonprofit
collaboration and addresses a broad spectrum of needs around data management,
knowledge sharing, consulting and online resources. such as, Free Webinars
(http://nonprofitwebinars.com), a knowledge sharing forum
(https://www.ideaencore.com) and a nonprofit consultant and vendor directory
(http://www.nonprofit-direct.com).
Established in 1956 and today supported by close to 550 foundations, the Foundation Center
is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis,
and training, it connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to
succeed. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. and, increasingly,
global grantmakers and their grants — a robust, accessible knowledge bank for the sector. It also operates research, education, and
training programs designed to advance knowledge of philanthropy at every level. The Foundation Center provides five regional
library/learning centers and a network of 470 funding information centers located in public libraries, community foundations, and
educational institutions nationwide and around the world. http://foundationcenter.org
GuideStar's Mission: To revolutionize philanthropy and nonprofit practice by providing
information that advances transparency, enables users to make better decisions, and
encourages charitable giving. http://www.guidestar.org/rxg/about-us/index.aspx
The ASU Lodestar Center exists to advance nonprofit leadership practice so that
organizations can better achieve their mission. Whether the mission is housing,
youth development, recreation, or neighborhood revitalization, effective
nonprofit organizations improve individual lives and enhance our entire
community. The ASU Lodestar Center is a key resource for nonprofits to better meet their mission through increased leadership and
management effectiveness. Helping nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers gain the skills they need to thrive in today's competitive
environment is the focus of the Center's nonprofit capacity building activities. https://lodestar.asu.edu
In 2007, Arizona Indicators began in the Office of the President at Arizona State
University with the support of a number of community partners. The initiative grew
out of the desire for a central resource for data and insights to help support policy
making and public awareness of the state’s competitiveness and other issues. Today,
Arizona Indicators remains a community partnership with major sponsorship by Arizona State University and the Arizona Community
Foundation; The Arizona Republic is a key media partner. Morrison Institute for Public Policy (College of Public Programs) manages
the program. Organized in 11 broad content areas, Arizona Indicators presents interactive data visualizations and mapping tools,
public opinion data, and timely policy analysis. http://arizonaindicators.org
The National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) is the national
clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States.
The NCCS website contains a variety of tools and reports to help you
learn more about the nonprofit sector! So whether you want to find a
nonprofit organization in your area, view IRS Form 990 images, analyze financial data on the sector, look at trends in charitable
giving, or download data, NCCS is your nonprofit data hub. http://nccs.urban.org/Learn-About-NCCS-Data.cfm