National Council of Nonprofits

United States nonprofit organization

National Council of NonprofitsFormation| 1990; 35 years ago (1990)

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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]

## History

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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]

### Leadership

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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]

## Activities

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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]

## References

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1. ^ Diane Yentel, President & CEO, National Council of Nonprofits
2. ^ Sabeen Perwaiz - Florida Nonprofit Alliance
3. ^ "About Us | National Council of Nonprofits". www.councilofnonprofits.org. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
4. ^ "Nonprofit Impact Matters - National Council of Nonprofits". Nonprofit Impact Matters. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
5. ^ "Overview: National Council of Nonprofits". Cause IQ. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
6. ^ "About this grant". Grants Database. Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
7. ^ Candid. "National Council of Nonprofits". Philanthropy News Digest (PND). Retrieved 2024-11-10.
8. ^ Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu, Brandon (2013-05-09). "National Council Of Nonprofits - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved 2024-11-10.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
9. ^ a b "Chief Executive Officer at National Council of Nonprofits" (PDF). DRG Talent.
10. ^ "Charity Navigator - Rating for National Council of Nonprofits". www.charitynavigator.org. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
11. ^ "National Council of Nonprofits Announces Its President & CEO, Tim Delaney, Intends to Retire This Summer | National Council of Nonprofits". www.councilofnonprofits.org. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
12. ^ "Yentel To Lead National Council Of Nonprofits". The NonProfit Times. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
13. ^ Prest, M.J. (1 November 2024). "National Council of Nonprofits Will Install New CEO in January". The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
14. ^ a b "Our Approach | National Council of Nonprofits". www.councilofnonprofits.org. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
15. ^ "Considering closure | National Council of Nonprofits". www.councilofnonprofits.org. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
16. ^ "Sponsor One of NCN's National Webinars | National Council of Nonprofits". www.councilofnonprofits.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
17. ^ O'Leary, Amy (9 November 2022). "Federal Reserve Data Reveals Continuing Disruption from COVID-19 Pandemic Among Organizations and Communities". National Council of Nonprofits. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
18. ^ DePillis, Lydia (2017-12-20). "Tax bill makes nonprofits pay up for employing millionaire execs". CNNMoney. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
19. ^ Sarlin, Jon (2017-12-08). "Tax bill could make 'dark money' political contributions tax deductible | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
20. ^ Lovett, Ian (30 March 2020). "Nonprofits Struggle to Survive as Revenue Plummets Amid Coronavirus". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
21. ^ Laco, Kelly (2023-02-28). "Over 25K groups back bipartisan Senate measure to expand federal tax deductible amount for charitable giving". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
22. ^ "Paul Ryan's nonprofit pipe dream". MSNBC.com. 2014-07-30. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
23. ^ "National Council of Nonprofits - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2024-11-10.