Nevada Nonprofits
"For impactful nonprofits. And those who support them."
Nevada Nonprofits
"For impactful nonprofits. And those who support them."
WHAT IS NEVADA NONPROFITS
Nevada Nonprofits is a statewide, member-based association network working to strengthen and unify Nevada’s nonprofit sector. Through coordinated advocacy, training, and collaboration, the Association helps nonprofits engage in public policy, build stronger organizations, and amplify their collective impact.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Nevada is one of the few states without a statewide nonprofit association, leaving organizations without coordinated advocacy, sector-wide support, or a unified voice. As a result, nonprofits often face challenges navigating and influencing public policy, even though these decisions shape nearly every aspect of their work, from funding and program design to daily operations.
At the same time, many nonprofits lack the capacity or clarity to engage in advocacy, and misconceptions about what advocacy entails continue to hold organizations back.
Nevada Nonprofits aims to fill this gap by bringing the sector together, strengthening its collective voice, and advancing policies that better support nonprofits and the communities they serve.
WHO’S BEHIND THIS
The Association is being developed through a first-of-its-kind collaboration of key organizations and sector leaders across Nevada, including:
- Center for Nonprofit Business (Reno)
- CEO Exchange (Las Vegas)
- Community Foundation of Northern Nevada (Reno)
- Nevada Community Foundation (Las Vegas)
- Nevada GrantLab (Las Vegas)
- United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (Reno)
- United Way of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas)
The Steering Committee will be responsible for key governance functions of the Association.
CORE PILLARS
Modeled after national best practices and tailored to Nevada’s unique landscape, the Association aims to focus its' efforts on the following pillars:
- Advocacy & Policy Leadership
- Training & Capacity Building
- Data & Insights
- Convening & Collaboration
- Public Awareness
WHAT’S NEXT
The Steering Committee is actively moving this effort forward with an aggressive timeline. Current priorities include:
- Hiring a founding Executive Director based in Las Vegas to lead the launch and long-term strategy of the Association, this position listing is open here.
- Continuing to secure seed funding to support operations and infrastructure
- Finalizing governance structure and membership framework
- Engaging key stakeholders across the state to build early momentum and alignment
This next phase is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure the Association is positioned to succeed and thrive.
JOIN THE MOMENTUM
- Complete the Association Interest Survey
- Join the interest list below to stay connected. As our organization grows, we’ll be sharing opportunities to learn more about our work and ways to get involved in meaningful collaboration over the coming months.
