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nonprofit association - A membership organization of nonprofit organizations, in a state or region, dedicated to (A) strengthening the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations through professional development, networking, and services, (B) increasing public understanding of the nonprofit sector, and (C) engaging in advocacy about legislation and policy issues that are important to the nonprofit sector.

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National Council of Nonprofits - the nationa "network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving more than 20,000 member organizations."



The Nonprofit Congress, founded in 2006 by the National Council of Nonprofits and state associations of nonprofits, convened to strengthen the nonprofit sector and to increase public understanding of the nonprofit sector.