A Community of Consultants Serving the Nonprofit Sector

For more than 30 years, our members from around the U.S. and beyond have worked with local and national organizations in areas from Association Management to DEI and from Social Media to Strategic Planning.

  • Vision We envision a world where all organizations doing social impact work have the external expertise they need to fulfill their missions.
  • Mission We raise the profile of consultants doing social impact work by providing members opportunities to build relationships and expand expertise.

We hope our site helps you find a consultant, submit an RFP, learn about our events, or get advice. New members are always welcomed!

Who We Are

Sole practitioners, partnerships, and organizations may join.  We are:

  • Experienced. The typical ACN member works with five clients per year on engagements ranging from day-long commitments to year-long projects. 
  • Committed. Members have an average of 10 years in their practice and 22 years in the nonprofit sector. That’s an average, though; we welcome those new to consulting with nonprofit experience. 
  • Collaborative. We collaborate with clients and colleagues  to provide exceptional service throughout the nonprofit sector.

Our members work together to serve their clients and the nonprofit sector. From timely programming to networking through pop-up events and online forums, we promote the highest caliber of collegiality across sectors.

What our members say


Amy Wishnick
Principal
Wishnick & Associates, LLC

"Since joining ACN, I have reaped many benefits. ACN has afforded me the opportunity to be more visible and to increase my reach as a consultant. Each of my national clients has found me through the website. Being part of a smart, dedicated community of colleagues, as well as my experience on the board of directors and as association president, have also been enriching. Being involved makes all the difference.”

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