nonprofit association

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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. Compare, SOCIAL BENEFIT CORPORATION.

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The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) represents nonprofit associations in 41 states and the District of Columbia.



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



There are 1.4 million nonprofit organizations in the United States which "range from hospitals and human service organizations to advocacy groups and chambers of commerce." National Center for Charitable Statistics at the Urban Institute [national clearinghouse on the nonprofit sector in the United States].

Nonprofit associations by state

Nonprofit leadership