About us

Who we are

We’re a coalition of nonprofit leaders and subject-matter experts who believe that every organization—no matter its size or budget—deserves the tools, guidance, and connections to fulfill its mission with confidence. We are especially committed to supporting small, BIPOC-led, rural, and under-resourced nonprofits.

Our leadership team brings decades of frontline expertise in fundraising, governance, compliance, and program delivery, guided by a board of directors drawn from leading charities, foundations, and social enterprises. We’ve united to eliminate the common obstacles that slow nonprofits down—whether it’s onerous paperwork, hard-to-find training, the search for trusted advice, or verification challenges—so your organization can operate more smoothly and funders can feel confident in your legitimacy.

At the American Nonprofit Association, we provide a centralized hub of ready-to-use templates, interactive workbooks, on-demand courses, and one-on-one expert support. Our resources include AI-powered guidance for grant writing, compliance, budgeting, and board development. By sharing our collective know-how in finance, HR, legal, board engagement, and beyond, we help you streamline operations, strengthen your strategic capacity, and focus on what matters most: driving real impact and helping your community thriv

Leadership Team

Board of Directors

Cheryl Smith

President

Stephen Evans

Treasurer

Trinidad Osori

Treasurer (Spain)

Mary Miach

Kelly McGraph

Michèle Mateno Silatchom

Naren Kollu

Our approach

Our Mission

We streamline nonprofit management so leaders can focus on impact.

Our library of fill-in templates, interactive checklists, and ready-made policies removes the burden of paperwork and compliance. On-demand courses, live webinars, one-on-one expert advice, and AI-powered tools expand your team’s skills, while our peer community offers insight and support.

Our Vision

We envision a sector where every nonprofit—regardless of size or location—has seamless access to resources and expertise.

By uniting leaders, consultants, and best practices in a single platform, we break down barriers, foster collaboration, and provide affordable certification that validates organizations’ governance and compliance. Together, we empower nonprofits to thrive, amplify their impact, and build stronger communities. Become a member of the American Nonprofit Association