NCNA News Releases

National Council Applauds President’s Call for Jobs Bill That Includes Nonprofits

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:07:05 -0800

Washington, D.C. (February 1, 2010) - The National Council of Nonprofits today applauded President Barack Obama for including nonprofit organizations in his proposal to spur hiring by small employers. As the nation's largest network of small and midsize nonprofits, the National Council expressed gratitude that the White House recognizes the vital role nonprofits play not only as service providers, but also as employers important to the economic health of local communities.

National Council of Nonprofits Urges Congress to Support Small Nonprofits in Health Care Bill

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:37:49 -0800

Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2010) – The National Council of Nonprofits, with its nationwide network of more than 22,000 nonprofit organizations, is intensifying its efforts to convince Congress that the final health care bill should provide relief to help all small employers, including nonprofits, provide health insurance to their employees.

The National Council of Nonprofits Adds Accomplished Public Relations Professional to Manage Communications

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:35:21 -0800

Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2010) – The National Council of Nonprofits is pleased to announce Sara Koslow as the new Manager of Communications. Mrs. Koslow is a public relations and social media professional with eight years of experience helping nonprofits communicate their messages effectively and reach their target audiences both online and offline.

Former Wall Street Journal Reporter Joins National Council of Nonprofits

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:32:10 -0800

Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2010) – The National Council of Nonprofits is bolstering its nonprofit advocacy work with the addition of Christopher Conkey as Policy Research and Public Affairs Specialist. A former journalist, teacher and hospital staffer, Mr. Conkey brings a diverse set of skills and experience to the National Council.

New Toolkit Available for Nonprofits to Deal with H1N1 Flu

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:49:48 -0700

Washington, DC (October 27, 2009) To help nonprofits prepare for the rapid spread of H1N1 influenza and its effects on their organizations, the National Council of Nonprofits has launched a free nonprofit "H1N1 Flu Preparedness Toolkit" on its website.

44 Members of Congress Stand Up for Nonprofits

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:29:23 -0700

Washington, DC (October 26, 2009) The National Council of Nonprofits and its network of state nonprofit associations applaud the decision of 44 members of Congress to stand up for the millions of people employed by America's nonprofits.

Economic Damage to Nonprofits Clear, New Report Shows

aschank — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:03:22 -0700

Washington, DC (August 11, 2009)- At the National Council of Nonprofits, the most frequent question from journalists since last year has been "How is the economy affecting nonprofits?" The National Council's just-released eighth Special Report on the Economic Stimulus & Recovery reveals the unambiguous answer.

Seasoned Sector Professional Joins National Council of Nonprofits

aschank — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:06:34 -0700

Washington, DC (July 27, 2009)- The National Council of Nonprofits announced that Jennifer Chandler has joined its staff as Vice President and Director of Network Support and Knowledge Transfer. An attorney, Chandler brings to the National Council nearly 20 years of nonprofit experience in a variety of roles, from legal advisor and senior staff member to program volunteer and board member.

National Council of Nonprofits Builds Bridges of Partnership During Meetings at White House and on Capitol Hill

aschank — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:51:12 -0700

Washington, DC (July 20, 2009)—This week marked a defining moment for nonprofit organizations—and the communities they serve—as members of the National Council of Nonprofits advocated for the nonprofit sector at the White House and on Capitol Hill.

In an historic first, 80 nonprofit leaders, representing more than 20,000 organizational members from across the country, met on Tuesday with a senior White House official to explore ways government and nonprofits can best partner to serve local communities.

Rick Cohen Promoted to Director of Administration and Operations at the National Council of Nonprofits

aschank — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:50:45 -0700

Washington, DC (July 9, 2009)- The National Council of Nonprofits, the network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving more than 20,000 member organizations, today announced the promotion of Rick Cohen to Director of Administration and Operations. He will have the primary responsibility for the daily operations of the National Council, including finance, human resources, and technology.