About Us

The Nonprofit Congress, an initiative of the National Council of Nonprofits and the state association network, empowers individuals and nonprofits to act collectively for positive change. Building on the fundamental belief that nonprofits are vital to society, the Nonprofit Congress is guided by shared values and priorities established by nonprofits in communities across the country.

We have forged a common identity built from our shared values of dedication to the betterment of the communities we serve, commitment to serve others, serving as a catalyst for change and innovation, and operating with ethics and integrity. We also have identified the Top Priorities of the nonprofit sector; these Priorities have become the goals for collective action.

The Top Priorities of the Nonprofit Congress are:

• Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness: Ensure that the sector has the resources it needs to serve communities and is effectively and efficiently managed. This priority emphasizes Accountability/Best Practices and Leadership.
• Advocacy and Grassroots Community Activities: Empower individuals and nonprofts to act collectively for postive change.
• Public Awareness and Support of the Sector: Increase public understanding and support so that nonprofits can continue to do their best work.

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