Today, Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox announced lawsuits against six crowdfunding platforms for creating donation pages for charities without their knowledge or consent. The lawsuits allege that these companies used publicly available data to generate fundraising pages for over a million 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits—including charities in Alaska—and then solicited donations through those pages without first obtaining permission from the charities themselves. Of the 5,700 nonprofits in Alaska, approximately 4,500 are 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. The crowdfunding platforms that are subjects in the lawsuits include GoFundMe, Pay Pal Inc, Charity Navigator, Just Giving, Pledge to and Network for Good. Foraker has been working closely with the Attorney General’s office to ensure that Alaska nonprofits are protected. President/CEO Laurie Wolf noted in a press release announcing the lawsuits: “GoFundMe’s unauthorized donation page and those like it on… Read more »

On February 17, Foraker’s President/CEO Laurie Wolf presented to the Alaska State Legislature at a Lunch and Learn about how nonprofits are partners to government in a strong economy. Laurie highlighted how Alaska nonprofits deliver essential services that constituents rely on every day and shared how recent federal policy and funding shifts since January 2025 have significantly impacted Alaska. Learn more about Foraker’s latest research and explore how policymakers and nonprofits can continue working together for Alaska – watch the presentation here. We encourage you to reflect on the most recent findings with board and staff and consider how the information informs your next strategic moves for mission success.  We also encourage those of you talking with lawmakers to reference this presentation as you offer opportunities to work together to… Read more »

We are thrilled to grow our fundraising and finance teams. Foraker has a team of more than 25 consultants ready to help you strengthen your organization. Welcome to our new fundraising consultants: Jen Snow, Nick Roberts, and Megan Riebe. We are also growing our finance consulting team – we welcome Romeika Ferguson-Adderley and Yolanda McCollum. You can learn more about our team here…. Read more »

During our recent annual meeting, the Governance Board elected several new board members. Welcome to our new Governance Board Members: Jared Kosin, CEO, Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association Esther Pitts, CEO, Mat-Su Health Foundation Welcome to our new Statewide Advisory Council Members: Sara Perman, Executive Director, Atwood Foundation Stacey Schultz, Executive Director, The Homer Foundation Laurie Stuart, Executive Director, Tyonek Tribal Conservation District We are incredibly grateful for their dedication to serving on our boards and strengthening Alaska’s nonprofits and tribes. You can learn more about our board and advisory council here…. Read more »

Our fundraising team is here to help. We know fundraising looks different right now, and many organizations are navigating uncertainty, change, and new opportunities. To support you, we’re offering four virtual fundraising learning and support opportunities—ranging from one-hour conversations to multi-week series and a hands-on intensive—all designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re looking for a thought partner, peer connection, foundational skills, or help getting a plan across the finish line, there’s an option for you. FREE OFFICE HOURS Many organizations are facing uncertainty due to recent federal government changes. Our Fundraising Office Hours are designed to help you navigate this evolving landscape with clarity and confidence. Your team (no more than two people) can sign up for one free 45-minute consultation with Foraker’s fundraising team. If you’re looking for… Read more »

Join our vibrant and supportive team as a Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant, where you’ll play a key role in delivering dynamic accounting services to support Alaska nonprofits and tribes. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and flexible, have excellent organizational skills and follow-through, and enjoy a fast-paced, highly varied suite of accounting duties. Learn more here…. Read more »

The pressure of a new year only intensifies if you think you are supposed to do something new or better. It seems like the idea of a resolution is that it is imbued with hope and possibility but really, it can all feel a bit exhausting. Please don’t misunderstand me, I am all about improvement and advancement, but if the pressure to do new and shiny things is more about external forces and less about what is truly motivating you and your organization to do better, then I would caution you to think again. Especially right now. For so many in our sector, 2025 was not like other years. Uncertainty, fear, and concern became regular parts of most nonprofit team experiences. What was once a sure thing, became a question…. Read more »

Yesterday, the National Council of Nonprofits (of which Foraker is a member) and its national partners filed a lawsuit to ensure that 42 million Americans (including over 60,000 Alaskans) and the nonprofits that support them can continue to count on SNAP.  Today, the federal court judge in Rhode Island issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) in the lawsuit brought by NCN and a broad coalition of other plaintiffs seeking to protect SNAP benefits! Under the TRO, the Trump Administration is required to distribute contingency funds to continue food assistance. While temporary, this order provides immediate relief to the 42 million Americans who otherwise would have lost access to food assistance, and the thousands of nonprofit food banks and food pantries that have been stepping up in their communities to fill… Read more »

The early imagining of Foraker took shape within a strategic plan at United Way of Anchorage, envisioning a suite of shared services for nonprofits and tribes. That vision grew into a deeply collaborative relationship with Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC)—and together, we have been innovating our way forward ever since. CITC created the original startup version of the IT and financial shared services that laid the foundation for Foraker. In 2009, several CITC staff formally became Foraker staff, launching a new chapter in our financial shared services program. As Foraker expanded, our growth was made possible by the consistent and expert support of CITC’s IT team and systems. Together, we have each grown and deepened our work, grounded in our organizational strengths. As technology evolved and our needs shifted, we… Read more »

Since our founding, we’ve had the honor of partnering with tribes and tribal organizations across a wide range of activities—from strategic planning and organizational development to finance and governance support. As part of deepening that work, we’re launching a new page on our website to highlight just a few examples of how we collaborate with tribal leaders in ways that reflect their values, priorities, and visions for the future. How might we work with your tribe? Here are just a few of the ways that partnership has taken shape: — A regional Alaska Native education foundation invited us to help bring their board and team into deeper alignment with their mission—asking what it truly means to steward resources for future generations. How might their existing structure support more meaningful opportunities… Read more »