GOALS

The Network's goals address the following four areas:

Collaboration – Increasing knowledge, expertise, and resources among consultants and in the field of philanthropy

• Create a strong network of colleagues
• Partner with other organizations and grantmaker associations to provide training, engagement, and services
• Connect the expertise and activities of individual Network members

Impact – Focusing collective expertise

• Identify and address important issues in philanthropy through research, publications, forums, and convenings
• Promote the reputation and public appreciation of philanthropy and of consultants as a resource to the field

Standards – Elevating the field

• Define benchmarks of quality, best practices, values and ethical behavior in consulting, and actively promote their adoption in order to increase the quality and impact of consultants’ work for grantmakers
• Expand awareness of and commitment to effective methods and stewardship principles in the field of philanthropy

Access – Increasing access

• Serve as the clearinghouse for information and resources on philanthropy and grantmaking
• Increase grantmaker access to high-quality consultants

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Diversity of the Network's membership and leadership is critical to the vitality and impact of its work. NNCG is diverse in:

• Areas of expertise or services (e.g. governance, mission and program development, strategic planning, evaluation, leadership and leadership transitions, research, public policy and advocacy, family dynamics, and new foundation design)
• Types of grantmakers served (e.g. private foundations, family foundations, community foundations, corporate giving programs, and public charity or alternative funds)
• Consulting practices (ranging in size from sole proprietorships to large firms)
• Demographic characteristics including gender, ethnicity, age and geographical regions