A Community of Consultants Serving the Nonprofit Sector

For more than 30 years, ACN has strengthened nonprofit organizations by serving as a society of professional nonprofit consultants. Our consultants are located throughout the United States and Canada and work with local and national organizations in areas from Association Management to DEI and from Social Media to Strategic Planning.

As thought leaders in this focused and ever-changing sector, our members provide organizations with a rich resource of expertise, education and experience. We hope our site helps you find a consultant, submit an RFP, learn about our events, or get advice. New members are always welcomed! 

Mission Statement
The Association of Consultants to Nonprofits envisions a world where all organizations doing social impact work have the external expertise they need to fulfill their missions.

Statement of Purpose
ACN raises the profile of consultants doing social impact work by providing its members with opportunities to build relationships and expand their expertise.

ACN Board Fall Update

As President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits, I’m proud to reflect on what we’ve accomplished as a group in a short period of time.

Some key highlights for ACN in the past couple of months include:

• 15% increase in membership: we've expanded our network and strengthened our community of consultants to nonprofits.
• Restructuring our committees: we've better aligned how we work to match the evolving needs of our members and the association industry
• Creating a dynamic series of events: we've put together in-person and virtual events that are fostering connections and collaboration among consultants from across the country.

I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to my fellow Board members. Your support and collaboration are what make these accomplishments possible. Together, we are setting the stage for even greater impact.

- Tweed Thornton, ACN President

Our Member Organizations Consist of:

Who We Are. We are a professional society managed by our members on a volunteer basis. Sole practitioners, partnerships, and organizations may join as members.  Our members are primarily experienced consultants representing dozens of areas of expertise, who serve as sole proprietors or leaders of specialized boutique firms. ACN members are:

Experienced. Our consultants’ practices represent the full range of functions and skills needed by nonprofits of any type, age, or size to thrive. The typical ACN member works with five clients per year on engagements ranging from day-long commitments to year-long projects. 

Committed. ACN members represent the best of what it means to be committed to helping people. With an average of 10 years in their current consulting practice and 22 years working in the nonprofit sector, our consultants have weathered countless storms alongside their clients – and gotten them safely to shore.

Collaborative. ACN provides its members the opportunity to collaborate with clients and colleagues alike, in order to provide exceptional service throughout the nonprofit sector. ACN members consistently report collaborating with another member in the prior year. From hosting relevant, timely programming to facilitating networking through pop-up events and online forums, ACN strives to promote the highest caliber of collegiality across sectors.

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