National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers

National Network of Grantmakers

"Part think-tank and part service organization, the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers provides a learning community and a forum for open discussion among consultants dedicated to increasing and strengthening philanthropy. The Network's mission is to increase the quality, effectiveness and capacity of grantmakers by mobilizing and strengthening the work of knowledgeable, ethical and experienced consultants. NNCG offers resources, opportunities for engagement and access, and support for consultants seeking to hone best practices and increase their impact and that of their clients. It offers consultants a forum in which to convene and practice professional development, and it provides a national platform for cooperative involvement in addressing the principal issues, trends, and challenges that we face daily in the philanthropic field. NNCG is a direct response to the needs of grantmakers.

"Philanthropy is a $40.8 billion-per-year industry, according to Giving USA in 2004. Some grantmakers find it increasingly challenging to identify experienced, ethical, high-quality consultants among the growing advisor population, some members of which may lack appropriate skills and standards. In response to this need, NNCG seeks to establish benchmarks of quality and tools for selecting excellent consultants. In addition, the Network will provide an online, searchable directory for grantmakers, media, and other consultants seeking complementary expertise or collaborators."

Steering Committee
Accessed September 2007:

Chair
 * Lee Draper, PhD - President, Draper Consulting Group

Founding Members
 * Anne Morgan, PhD - Consultant to Foundations
 * Henry A.J. Ramos - Principal, Mauer Kunst Consulting
 * Joanne Scanlan - VP for Professional Development, Council on Foundations
 * Cole Wilbur - Trustee and Past President, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Contact

 * Web: http://www.nncg.org

Related Sourcewatch

 * Lauren Kay - project director
 * David and Lucile Packard Foundation - Gave them grants in 2005 and 2007
 * Kristen Putnam-Walkerly - co-chair, Steering Committee
 * William and Flora Hewlett Foundation- provided funding in 2008