The Foraker Group

We know that year-end fundraising might be the last thing on your mind right now—but trust us, your future self will thank you for planning ahead. Now’s the perfect time to commit to a successful giving season. And we’re here to help you do it in a fun, creative, and cost-effective way. Our virtual intensive, The Year-End Giving Game Plan, will not just guide you through a year-end giving campaign, it will set you up on a successful path to better engage with your donors in the long-term. You will leave this three-part intensive course with the following: More organized donor data that segments certain donor groups A custom donor impact report (relationship-building tool), drafted for your audience A campaign calendar to map out your request timeline Custom ask language to… Read more »

Today, Foraker submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) urging the agency to withdraw the proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance or substantially revise them through meaningful consultation with nonprofits, municipalities, Tribal organizations, and other stakeholders. Now it’s your turn. Add your voice to this important conversation. Comments from organizations and individuals can help demonstrate the real-world impact these proposed changes would have on nonprofits and the communities they serve. The deadline to submit comments is today, July 13. The Foraker Group is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization serving as Alaska’s nonprofit association and primary technical assistance provider to our state’s nonprofits and tribal organizations. We respectfully submit the following comments to OMB regarding regulations for federal financial assistance. The Foraker Group strongly opposes proposed changes to federal… Read more »

Managing nonprofit finances requires accurate records, timely reporting, and systems you can rely on. If you’re looking for an affordable, long-term accounting solution, Foraker Financial Shared Services can help. Our team provides accounting services tailored to nonprofits and tribes, allowing you to stay focused on leadership and decision-making while we manage the day-to-day financial operations. Our shared services model keeps costs affordable while giving you access to experienced nonprofit accounting professionals. Financial Shared Services include: Payroll processing and payroll tax reporting Budget development and implementation support Internal controls Accounts payable and check processing Financial elements of grant reporting Month-end reconciliations and close Financial statements and reporting Scenario planning Audit preparation and auditor coordination Whether you’re a small organization looking to outsource accounting or a growing nonprofit ready for additional financial expertise,… Read more »

Celebrate with us! Celebrating anniversaries, unlike birthdays, are often fraught with date possibilities. In new or young love, an anniversary may be marked by the month rather than a year, and in other relationships there are a number of possibilities – the first date, the date of the engagement, or the date of a marriage. Nonprofits don’t differ as we have so many date options to call our anniversary. We have the moment the idea was conceived, the date the mission was drafted, the first official board meeting, or even the date of federal recognition. These dates for some, including Foraker, have almost a decade from conception to formal recognition, so picking one perfect date is in the eye of the beholder. We have chosen this moment to mark our… Read more »

We asked our friends to share stories of Foraker’s impact as we turn 25. Here is what they had to say. Paglaġivsi, Greetings, Aarigaa! Happy 25th Anniversary to The Foraker Group! To everyone who has been a part of Foraker’s journey – to all the board members, staff, consultants, funders, and partners – Congratulations! What an accomplishment. Every single day the work Foraker does positively impacts Alaska nonprofits and tribes, and the result – All Alaskans benefit! I am grateful to have been a participant in this journey. It started when I was on the team developing a new campus for Iḷisaġvik College. We turned to the Pre-Development Program to assist us, with excellent results. I also have benefitted from Foraker trainings – participating as a part of the various… Read more »

After an extensive national search using our comprehensive Leadership Transition services, Foraker has helped place Anjela Johnston as the new Executive Director of Southeast Region Emergency Medical Services Council (SEREMS) in Sitka, Alaska. Johnston brings nearly two decades of experience with SEREMS to the role. Since joining the organization in 2006 as a training coordinator, she has become a trusted presence across Southeast Alaska’s EMS community by building deep relationships with the communities that SEREMS serves. Most recently, she served as Interim Executive Director while continuing her training coordination responsibilities. “The board conducted a thorough search, and we were fortunate to receive applications from many qualified candidates,” said Leah Okin, SEREMS Board President. “Anjela’s passion for our mission, her strong relationships across the region, and her vision for SEREMS’ future… Read more »

Message from Foraker’s President/CEO Laurie Wolf in response to Governor Dunleavy’s veto of HB 133. We are extremely disappointed by Governor Dunleavy’s veto of House Bill 133, legislation that would have created accountability for late state payments to nonprofits, local governments, and tribal organizations providing essential services to Alaskans. Across Alaska, nonprofits operate shelters, food programs, behavioral health services, youth programs, and many other critical supports on behalf of the public. When payments are delayed, organizations are forced to use reserves, take on debt, delay hiring, reduce services, or even close programs. HB 133 was a practical response to a systemic problem that nonprofits and municipalities have experienced for years. The governor’s veto message points to administrative reforms, improved systems, and agency accountability as alternatives to legislation. In reality, nonprofits… Read more »

Recent actions by several online fundraising platforms—including creating donation pages for nonprofits without their knowledge or consent—have highlighted the need for stronger standards that protect both nonprofits and donors. That’s why we’re joining nonprofit leaders across the country in supporting four principles for ethical online fundraising: Nonprofit Consent: Nonprofits must have the power and agency to decide for themselves how and when to engage with online fundraising platforms before they solicit or collect donations. Transparency: Donors must have the power and information they need to decide whether to make a donation through an online fundraising platform. Partnership: Online fundraising platforms must recognize nonprofits as valued, equal partners. Accountability: Online fundraising platforms must be accountable to nonprofits, donors, the public, and the appropriate regulators. Learn more about the principles and endorse… Read more »

On May 29, 2026, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping changes to the Uniform Guidance that, if implemented, would create significant risk and instability for all federal grantees, including nonprofits, making it more difficult to provide vital services to communities. We are calling on Alaska nonprofits to loudly declare our opposition to the proposed changes. The OMB proposed changes would apply to all federal grants, cooperative agreements, and pass-through awards received by Alaska nonprofits. Since before statehood, Alaska nonprofits have had a long track record of serving with honor and accountability as a trusted partner with the federal government, the State of Alaska, and local municipalities. We are such a vital part of everyday Alaska life that we are recognized in our state’s constitution. We provide… Read more »

After months of planning and an extensive search using our comprehensive Leadership Transition services, Foraker has helped place Paul Rasmussen as the new Executive Director of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center. Rasmussen’s background as an architect, combined with his construction management experience, will help to further CCHRC’s mission of advancing sustainable solutions for healthy and resilient homes in cold climates. “Paul’s selection to lead CCHRC reflects the board’s deep care and clear belief in where one of Alaska’s most trusted homegrown institutions can go next,” said Board Chair Griffin Forster. “The housing crisis demands action at a speed and scale we have never seen before. Paul brings the vision, energy, and collaborative leadership needed to help meet that challenge. The board is thrilled and eager to support him as… Read more »