Community Resources

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Orange County)

Founded in 1983, AFP Orange County serves more than 250 members dedicated to fundraising and advancing the spirit of philanthropy. Chapter members – executive directors, development directors, consultants, grant writers, fundraising volunteers, and foundation executives – cover the range of Orange County’s nonprofit community.

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California Association of Nonprofits

The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN), a statewide membership organization of over 1,700 diverse nonprofits, is dedicated to protecting, strengthening, and promoting nonprofit organizations in our state.

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Executive Coaches of Orange County (ECofOC)

Executive Coaches of Orange County (ECofOC) provides one-on-one leadership development and executive coaching at NO COST to local nonprofit leaders (managers, directors, etc.). ECofOC coaches are high-performing leaders in business/nonprofit sectors with a goal of empowering nonprofit leaders to succeed at higher levels so their organizations can make a greater impact.

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Fieldstone Leadership Network

Fieldstone Leadership Network was created to provide grants, leadership development, and service to nonprofit organizations working to serve the people in the communities of Orange and San Diego Counties in Southern California.

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Gianneschi School for Nonprofits

The mission of the Gianneschi Center for Nonprofit Research is to support and encourage the work of Orange County’s charitable organizations. Our vision is to be the leading resource connecting nonprofit organizations, philanthropic foundations, businesses, the university and the larger community by facilitating meaningful discussion—through education and research—of issues affecting the nonprofit sector.

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GuideStar

GuideStar is the leader in providing comprehensive data on more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations, connecting them with donors, foundations, businesses, and governing agencies in a nationwide community of giving.

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Orange County Community Foundation/Nonprofit Central

Since 1989, the Orange County Community Foundation has granted more than $425 million to a wide range of causes and issues. People not only wanting a better future, but believing that a brighter future is possible.

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Orange County Grantmakers

In 2006 a small group of Grantmakers including the Pacific Life Foundation, Orange County Children and Families Commission, Orange County Community Foundation, Irvine Health Foundation and Change a Life Foundation met to discuss the idea of forming a local, peer-based funding collaborative. Over the last almost 20 years, OCG has evolved from a small, peer-networking group to a thriving regional leadership association for funders and philanthropists.

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Orange County Nonprofit Professionals Network

OCNPN serves new, emerging, and seasoned nonprofit professionals in the Orange County area, looking to grow and elevate their careers by experiencing what it means to be a part of an effective organization. When you join OCNPN, you are entering an EXPERIENCE!

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Southern California Grantmakers

Southern California Grantmakers (SCG) is the regional association for philanthropists and grantmakers working to make a difference in our communities and around the world. A leadership hub for members to connect with each other, improve their grant making and amplify their independent efforts through collaborative work. Members include family foundations, private independent foundations, community and public foundations, corporate foundations and corporate giving programs, individuals, and government agencies.

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The Nonprofit Partnership

Since 1993, the Partnership has provided support to over 400 nonprofit organizations each year by helping to build their skills, strengthen their foundations, and enhance their ability to better serve their communities through education, human services, healthcare, hunger and homelessness, the arts and beyond. They serve community organizations in over 35 cities across Southern California with a focus on Long Beach, South Bay and Gateway Cities.

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United Way of Orange County

Since 1924, Orange County United Way has been at the forefront of health and human care services in Orange County. Their mission is to improve lives and strengthen the community by collaborating with nonprofit agencies, corporate partners and donors to meet the greatest community needs: Education, Income, Health and Housing.

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Volunteer Network OC

Volunteer Network OC provides a social media platform designed to simplify the process of connecting volunteers with local community groups who provide shelter, food, clothing and other basic necessities to people in need.

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