Alliance For Nevada Nonprofits

ucted research, including interviews of networks of nonprofits and surveys of nonprofit staff, to determine the available resources and gaps in service delivery for nonprofits in the region. The consortium determined that local nonprofits could benefit from professional development of nonprofit leaders, coordination of capacity building programs and services, a public awareness effort to increase support for nonprofits, joint purchasing power for commodities such as insurance, and a unified voice on public policy issues. To address these gaps, the consortium task force recommended developing a sustainable and entrepreneurial business model for a nonprofit membership organization, working with existing nonprofit networks, and launching the organization with enough start-up funds and human capital to operate a sustainable membership organization. The consortium endorsed the formation of an association at the February 8, 2008, Schwab roundtable and appointed a steering committee to complete additional research on the region's needs and create a work plan for forming the association. Additional research ultimately led to the formation of the Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits (ANN) with a mission to strengthen communities by increasing the influence and capacity of Nevada's nonprofit sector. ANN provides networking, professional development, group purchasing discounts, resources, and advocacy for its members.