"Knowledge is power, and this engaging resource provides nonprofit leaders and supporters the information they need to advocate for the continued vitality of their missions. As a former congressional staffer, I also think this should be required reading for our elected officials as they consider how policy changes will impact this vital sector of our society."
Amanda Tyler, Executive Director, BJC
"If you’re not sure what the nonprofit sector means to our communities, our economy, or the important issues we face as a society – look no further. This easy-to-understand report makes it clear why everyone should care about the health of nonprofit organizations – and should rally behind critical issues that are impacting the nonprofit sector’s ability to continue its good work on behalf of us all."
Anne Wallestad, President & CEO, BoardSource
"This report is a terrific resource for anyone looking to better understand the nonprofit sector in this country. The report blends data and stories to provide readers with critical insights about the scope of the sector, the breadth of its work, and the challenges it currently faces."
Sarah Gelfand, Vice President, Social Impact Programs, Fidelity Charitable Trustees’ Initiative
"This is a vital intervention to document, celebrate, and defend the role of nonprofits in our communities, economy, and culture. The National Council of Nonprofits has done it again."
Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation
"This is a treasure trove of valuable information about the U.S. nonprofit sector provided in a way that is easy to read, understand, and remember. It will be useful to policymakers, practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders who care about the state of civil society in America."
Nick Deychakiwsky, Civil Society Program Officer, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
"Like many others on the frontlines in our communities, our nonprofit is getting better at telling our individual story of impact. What’s wonderful about Nonprofit Impact Matters is that it tells the bigger story of how nonprofits, collectively, are making a difference. Thank you for compiling all of this information into one easy-to-use resource."
Caren A. Forsten, Executive Director, Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (D.C.)
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Tamara Copeland, author, Daughters of the Dream
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Phil Buchanan, Center for Effective Philanthropy
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Henry Berman, Exponent Philanthropy
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Curtiz Klotz, Director of Nonprofit Innovation, CLA Nonprofit
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