What Is Nonprofit Capacity Building? Nonprofit capacity building refers to activities that improve and enhance a nonprofit organization’s ability to achieve its mission and sustain itself over time. Examples include: identifying a communications strategy; improving volunteer recruitment; learning about complex new IRS and state regulations; adopting new governance practices; identifying more efficient uses of technology; and engaging in collaborations with community partners. When capacity building is successful, it strengthens a nonprofit’s ability to fulfill its mission over time and enhances the organization’s ability to have a significant, positive impact on lives and communities.
Nonprofit Capacity Building Providers The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits is a unifying association formed in 2004 to advance the common interests of more than 20,000 nonprofits in the Grand Canyon State. We are a statewide organization of, by, and for all of Arizona’s nonprofits. The Alliance is an action-oriented group of partners across the state – both nonprofits and those in the community who support them – dedicated to furthering the common interests of Arizona’s nonprofits. The Alliance hosts many forums, seminars, and workshops throughout Arizona. Topics range from grantwriting and fundraising, to town halls, collaboration expos, and national thought-leaders. Alliance Membership also includes a subscription to Nonprofit World Magazine, a bimonthly magazine that provides busy nonprofit leaders with concise and practical articles whose advice can be easily implemented. The Alliance offers a variety of cost-savings programs and discounts that returns a typical savings of $1,564 back to your mission. For more information contact: Sally Clifford, Executive Vice President, (602) 279-2966 x15 or sallyc@arizonanonprofits.org. Website: www.arizonanonprofits.org.
The mission of AFP’s Northern Arizona Chapter is to advance philanthropy by mentoring people and organizations in practicing effective and ethical fundraising. AFP fulfills this mission through education and training, networking, mentoring, recognition and providing resources. Don’t reinvent the wheel . . . use available resources. AFP’s Resource Center can provide you with the resources you need to do your job well. AFP staff can assist you in many areas ranging from how-to materials to samples of materials developed by other fundraising professionals that will fit your needs. For more information contact: President, Jim Anderson, GoalBusters Consulting LLC, Flagstaff jim.anderson@goalbusters.net, (888) 883-2690 x102. Website: http://afpnaz.afpnet.org
First Nonprofit Insurance Company was established in 1978 by a group of nonprofit and community leaders. Today, we continue our exclusive dedication to the nonprofit community. We offer not only the specialized insurance coverage(s) your organization needs but financial products and educational resources as well. First Nonprofit Foundation, founded and funded by First Nonprofit Insurance Company, offers seminars and publications on risk management, board development and other topics designed to help the nonprofit community thrive. For more information contact: Jennifer Blair at 602-396-4415 or jblair@firstnonprofit.com. Website: http://www.firstnonprofit.com