Michigan Nonprofit Association

Incorporated in 1990, and governed by a board that represents the diversity of the nonprofit sector, Michigan Nonprofit Association is a leader, a model, an advocate and a support system for nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
Membership is open to all Michigan nonprofit/tax exempt organizations. For-profit businesses and government entities may join as affiliate members. Click here for more information about membership.

Mission

Michigan Nonprofit Association increases the capacity of Michigan’s nonprofits to serve, strengthen and transform communities.

Vision

Michigan Nonprofit Association will be the premier organization advancing the nonprofit sector in Michigan.

Goals

• Strengthen service, volunteering and civic engagement where we live, work and learn.
• Strategically deliver products and services to increase the ability of organizations to achieve its mission, focusing on five key areas of capacity: Financial, Administrative (including technology), Program, Governance, and Networking (including advocacy, strategic partnerships, collaboration).
• Raise awareness of and promote the impact of Michigan's nonprofit sector.
• Be a collective public policy voice for Michigan's nonprofit sector.
• Help nonprofits utilize technology to increase their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Measure its impact on member organizations and Michigan communities.

History

Incorporated in 1990, as the Michigan Nonprofit Forum, the organization was first a think-tank dedicated to discussing issues impacting nonprofits. In 1994, the organization was renamed as the Michigan Nonprofit Association to provide direct advocacy and services to local nonprofit organizations. In 2010 we celebrated our 20th anniversary with a renewed commitment to serve, strengthen and transform Michigan nonprofits.

Annual Report, IRS 990, Auditor's Report

Affiliates and Programs

Highway T
Highway T's vision is a thriving nonprofit sector in which all organizations have access to the best technology resources and know-how and can apply these tools to help create healthy, vibrant, thriving communities. Our mission is to help nonprofits use technology to better serve their communities. We are passionate about the work of nonprofits. Every Highway T service offering and strategy is informed by and evaluated on what helps nonprofits succeed at achieving their missions. We are committed to ensuring that all nonprofits can access and afford effective technology solutions that rival those available in the private sector. More information about Highway T is available at www.highwayt.org. 

League Michigan
Michigan Nonprofit Association promotes and strengthens a life-long ethic of service and civic engagement through the support of community building initiatives. To support this mission, the Michigan Nonprofit Association has entered into a partnership with the LEAGUE Powered by Learning to Give to develop and implement a state model for the provision of universal access for all Michigan public schools and communities to participate in the LEAGUE model. The LEAGUE Powered by Learning to Give is just that…a cooperative, international “league” of K-12 schools and community organizations where young people “learn to give.”  The LEAGUE plans to increase the quality and quantity of young people’s philanthropy and service contributions, worldwide, through a model that combines calendar-based events, curriculum and ongoing service throughout the school year.  The LEAGUE wraps lessons and activities in a sports-style system with points, teacher “Coaches” and student “Captains” while providing quantifiable, newsworthy opportunities to spark local media coverage of youth “doing good”. More information about the LEAGUE Michigan is available at www.MNAonline.org/league.asp. 

Michigan Campus Compact
Michigan Campus Compact is a coalition of 42 college and university presidents committed to promoting the education and commitment of Michigan college students to be engaged citizens, through creating and expanding academic, co-curricular and campus-wide opportunities for community service, service-learning and civic engagement. When campuses, students and community come together, everyone benefits. Research shows that students retain more information from their classes, are inspired by education and are more likely to graduate and become community leaders, citizens and volunteers when engaged with their community in college. When the campus encourages involvement, community needs are addressed through research, partnerships, shared resources and volunteerism. More information about Michigan Campus Compact can be found at www.micampuscompact.org. 

Volunteer Centers of Michigan
The Volunteer Centers of Michigan (VCM) is a statewide network of 32 local Volunteer Centers serving 58 Michigan counties, working to strengthen, develop and connect volunteer centers throughout the state. Volunteer Centers mobilize people and resources to deliver creative solutions to community problems. Through the convening of organizations, the promotion of community service, and the matching of volunteers to nonprofit programs and events, Volunteer Centers take a leadership role in addressing key community issues. Our vision is to ensure that all volunteer centers have the capacity to positively impact every Michigan community and their citizens through volunteerism. More information about the Volunteer Centers of Michigan can be found at www.mivolunteers.org.