Benefits of Membership

Membership in NCG improves grantmaking skills, enhances cooperation with other grantmakers, and helps members make the most effective use of their charitable dollars and resources. NCG members represent funders at the vanguard of leading and challenging the philanthropic sector to be more effective, reflective, and responsive, work reflected in NCG's eight membership principles.

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Membership Plus Benefits Connecting philanthropy in our region to resources throughout the field Your NCG membership entitles you to a a host of resources from our national partners, including: Discounts on publications and resources from Grantcraft's community of practice Free access to knowledge resources and teleconference learning series at the National Center for Family Philanthropy Free access to a national database of philanthropic knowledge at The Giving Forum Licensing discounts on grantmaking tools from The Forum of Regional Associations MEMBERS LOG IN HERE TO ACCESS

Access to Information

Through educational forums, special briefing sessions, and newsletters, NCG keeps its members informed of emerging issues in the nonprofit sector, recent developments in legislation and regulations affecting private grantmakers, changing community needs and key trends in specific granting fields.

NCG Member Interest Survey

The NCG Member Interest Survey allows staff of member organizations to select areas of content interest. Using this information NCG will send staff targeted e-mail announcements regarding events that cover topics they have specifically expressed an interest in. This information will also be used in shaping a balanced educational program reflecting member priorities. Download Member Interest Survey >>

Continuing Education

NCG's professional development workshops help members develop and refine their skills in such areas as proposal review, post grant evaluation and financial analysis.

Networking

NCG's programs provide members the opportunity to get to know their colleagues in other grantmaking organizations, to share information about programs and priorities, and to build cooperative relationships.

Education for Grantseekers

Education for Grantseekers - NCG sponsors educational forums for grantseekers, presenting a realistic picture of the nature, diversity and limitations of private grantmakers.

Collective Problem Solving

Through collaborative funding programs and task forces on specific community needs, NCG members can address problems which are too large and complex for any one funder to tackle individually.