Membership

Membership levels

NNCG’s network includes a distinguished membership of philanthropy consultants representing an array of areas of expertise related to grantmakers and their philanthropic missions. It also includes foundation members that have a deep commitment to supporting philanthropy consultants as peers and trusted colleagues in efforts to advance the field. Collectively, our network serves all types and sizes of philanthropy consultants, as well as grantmakers, grantmaker networks and philanthropic families. As a result, the work of NNCG members has positive impact in hundreds of communities.

Foundation Memberships

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Foundation Memberships

Memberships start at just $2500!
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Full Membership

Full Members ($450) Full Member Firms ($1395), All-Access Firms ($2500)

Full Membership

Full Members ($450), Full Member Firms ($1395), and Full Firm All-Access Firms ($2500) Members demonstrate depth and quality of consultant work by providing at least five grantmaker clients as references.

Friends of NNCG

Formerly Affiliate Members; Friends of NNCG are our donors

Friends of NNCG

Friends of NNCG are grantmakers and professionals in allied fields who support our mission. Friends of NNCG are not profiled in the Directory of Consultants or listed on our website. Donate any amount today to be a friend of NNCG.

Associate Membership

Associate Members ($400), Associate Member Firms ($1250)

Associate Membership

Associate Members ($400) and Associate Firm Members ($1250) are active philanthropy consultants who work with a smaller client base or who may be newer to the field. Any Associate Member may apply for Full Membership upon qualifying, and may only remain an Associate Member for a maximum of three years. Associate members have access to many -- but not all -- benefits of Full Membership

Membership Level Benefits

Membership is open to independent practitioners and firms that are experienced providing consulting services to grantmakers in fields of expertise that advance philanthropic mission. Individuals and firms may join as vetted Full Members or as Associate Members. 

Membership Benefits Full Member Associate Member
Webinar Series open to the public (9/year) ✓ $25.00
Skill Building Workshops (3-4/year) - to strengthen your consulting and advising ✓ ✓
Virtual Cafe and Boot Camp series (3-4/year) - peer conversations and sharing around the practice of consulting and advising ✓ ✓
NNCG Searchable Directory Listing ✓
NNCG Listserv - robust conversation with peers on issues consultants face in their practice ✓ ✓
RFP Distribution – from time to time, NNCG is asked to share RFPs with our full members ✓
Listed on NNCG member list ✓ ✓
E-news ✓ ✓
Access to webinar archive ✓
Discounts to 21/64, Exponent, SSIR, and other resources and partner organizations ✓
Ability to post publications to NNCG Knowledge Center at IssueLab ✓
LinkedIn Group, Facebook Page ✓ ✓
Signs Code of Ethical Conduct annually as part of renewal ✓ ✓

Membership FAQs

Benefits & Opportunities

Code of Ethical Conduct

All members subscribe to NNCG Code of Ethical Conduct as a requirement of NNCG Membership.