The Nonprofit Action Network

By Nonprofits.
For Nonprofits.
Built for Impact.

Practical training, timely advocacy, and a trusted peer network to help your nonprofit thrive.

The Nonprofit Action Network (formerly the Impact Foundry) is Northern California’s peer-powered hub for nonprofit leaders and doers. We provide the training, advocacy, and connections you need to turn everyday challenges into stronger operations, effective leadership, and greater community impact.

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Strengthening Northern California's nonprofits since 1989

As a peer-powered network serving Sacramento and Northern California, we focus on what matters most: helping nonprofits fulfill their missions with confidence and impact. Our approach blends practical tools, trusted advocacy, and real-world peer learning designed for the unique challenges and opportunities facing organizations across our communities.

Proven
Impact

Nonprofits in our network report stronger operations, more sustainable funding, and lasting community impact.

Action-Ready
Resources

Members save valuable time with templates, tools, and advocacy updates that let them focus on their mission, not paperwork.

Stronger
Leadership

Executive directors and staff leaders say our peer-powered network reduces isolation, builds confidence, and sparks new solutions.

Membership Benefits

For Small Nonprofits

Turn overwhelm into confidence with affordable tools, ready-to-use templates, and peer support built for organizations with limited staff and resources.

For Growing Organizations

Scale with confidence using proven systems, leadership development, and strategic guidance that help you avoid common growth challenges.

For Established Nonprofits

Strengthen long-term sustainability through executive circles, succession planning, and cross-sector partnerships that expand your reach and impact.

For Businesses

Build meaningful connections with nonprofit decision-makers while showing your commitment to community through authentic, mutually beneficial partnerships.

This is a much-needed resources for any nonprofit or small business. They have provided knowledge that could not be obtained through any other organization. The staff, mentors, and cohorts are experts in their respective fields, and all were so will to share that knowledge.

The team was the driving force in helping Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area create a Certified Sustainability Plan to ensure our organization can thrive for years to come.

I would recommend this to any nonprofit interested in strengthening their organization and building their capacity in a truly sustainable way.

Grow your skills and expand your impact with online courses and certificate trainings designed for nonprofit leaders. Our courses are practical, engaging, and tailored to the real-world challenges of running a mission-driven organization.

Earn CEUs while building knowledge you can put to work right away—all through professionally produced trainings that make learning both accessible and effective.