Nonprofit Action Network membership connects Northern California nonprofits with essential resources, training, and peer networks that strengthen your operational foundation. With three membership levels designed to meet organizations at every growth stage, you'll gain immediate access to tools and support that directly address your most pressing challenges.
In today’s challenging funding environment, strong operational foundations aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential for survival and impact. The Impact Foundry provides the blueprint, training, and community that turns daily challenges into strategic opportunities.
Take the next step today:
- Nonprofits: Join as a member to access immediate resources and support
- Businesses: Connect with decision-makers while supporting sector excellence
- Funders: Multiply your impact by strengthening the operational capacity of hundreds of organizations
Together, we’re ensuring Northern California’s nonprofits have what they need to fulfill their missions effectively—not because we have all the answers, but because we’ve helped hundreds of organizations build stronger foundations, one success story at a time.
Nonprofit Membership
- For Emerging Nonprofits
When you’re wearing multiple hats and building from the ground up, we provide:
- Affordable, immediately applicable tools and templates for policies, procedures, and fundraising
- A supportive peer network of other emerging leaders
- Practical, hands-on workshops designed for busy schedules (evenings and weekends available)
- Essential board training that transforms volunteers into effective governors
- Starting at just $250/year—with scholarships available
- For Growing Organizations
When you’re managing growth and building sustainable systems, we offer:
- The Certified Sustainable Program—a comprehensive approach to scaling effectively
- Professional development tracks for your entire team
- Technology assessment and implementation guidance to streamline operations
- Impact measurement frameworks that communicate your value to funders
- Customized strategic planning facilitation
- Membership investment scaled to your budget—starting at $500/year
- For Established Institutions
When you’re focused on long-term sustainability and sector leadership, we provide:
- Executive Leadership Forums with peers managing similar-sized organizations
- Succession planning and leadership pipeline development
- Cross-sector partnership brokering with government, business, and philanthropy
- Advocacy coordination and collective impact initiatives
- Premium membership with full-service benefits—customized to your needs
Business Membership
- Connector Level ($150/year) - For Consultants and Small Service Providers
How you’ll benefit:
- Generate qualified leads through enhanced directory listing viewed by 800+ nonprofit organizations
- Demonstrate your expertise through content sharing opportunities reaching 10,000+ sector professionals
- Build meaningful relationships at member-only networking events with nonprofit decision-makers
- Stay informed on sector needs to refine your service offerings for nonprofit clients
- Partner Level ($500/year) - For Small-to-Medium Businesses
How you’ll benefit:
- Position yourself as a sector expert through workshop presentation opportunities
- Receive warm referrals as a featured provider in our member recommendation network
- Increase visibility through discounted event sponsorships
- Develop targeted offerings based on nonprofit sector trend data
- Build community goodwill by supporting essential capacity building for community organizations
- Champion Level ($1,500/year) - For Corporate Partners
How you’ll benefit:
- Access decision-makers through executive roundtable participation
- Showcase your commitment through priority sponsorship opportunities
- Engage employees meaningfully with coordinated volunteer projects
- Align corporate values with community needs through strategic philanthropy guidance
- Demonstrate leadership in supporting Northern California’s essential community services
Donors and Funders
Your investment in the Nonprofit Action Network creates exponential impact across hundreds of community-serving organizations:
- Impact Investment Opportunities
Research shows nonprofits with robust operational capacity are 3-4 times more likely to deliver significant mission-related outcomes. By investing in the Nonprofit Impact Network, you ensure that every philanthropic dollar in our community achieves maximum impact through operationally sound organizations.
- Community Builder ($1,500-$5,000): Fund specific training programs with recognition benefits
- Sector Strengthener ($5,000-$25,000): Sponsor major initiatives with high visibility and employee engagement options
- Transformation Partner ($25,000+): Drive systemic change with named programs, leadership involvement, and customized impact reporting
- Strategic Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite corporate partners to join us as architects of a stronger nonprofit ecosystem through these innovative initiatives:
- Nonprofit Sector Recovery Fund: Join founding investors rebuilding Northern California’s nonprofit infrastructure. Your leadership investment includes quarterly sector briefings on trends affecting your industry and recognition as a key architect of sector resilience.
- Collective Impact Alliance: Participate in industry-specific Community Solutions Roundtables bringing together corporate leaders and nonprofits addressing shared challenges. Alliance members receive coordinated access to a network of problem-solvers and shared metrics for CSR reporting.
- Membership Scholarship Program: Underwrite memberships for small nonprofits in your interest areas, creating direct connections with organizations aligned with your mission while multiplying your impact through capacity building.
- Nonprofit Leadership Institute: Position your executives as faculty/mentors in our professional development programming, creating meaningful engagement opportunities and building relationships with emerging nonprofit leaders.
- Board Leadership Pipeline: Connect your employees with board service opportunities through our structured matching and governance training program, providing professional development while expanding your community networks.