Posted Under: Advocacy Economic Impact Federal Impacts

By now, I hope you have seen the new page on our website, where we are tracking the impacts of federal funding so that you can have a one-stop trusted source of information. There you will find the latest federal and Alaska updates, resources, and a link to our partner, the National Council of Nonprofits. NCN is tracking executive orders and their impact on the nonprofit sector and is also the lead plaintiff in one of the lawsuits stopping the freeze of federal funds to nonprofits, tribes, and local governments. We are grateful, too, to be part of a network of state nonprofit associations that is looking out for the sector in their states and generously sharing their tools for helping nonprofits understand and manage our current operating environment. It… Read more »

Posted Under: Economic Impact President's letter

This holiday season we are celebrating with the gift of turning data into action. There is a data point for almost every wish on your holiday list but there is always an elusive – if not magical – data point that is just out of reach. Of course, no holiday gift is worth it unless you can use it again and again, right? So, the good news is this data has a nice shelf life and should carry you through your strategic planning, the Halls of Congress, and our state Capitol for a long time. We hope you use these truths to raise your voice and sing a joyous song about the essential work taking place (often in the background of the tinsel and sparkly light kind of things you… Read more »