Who We Are

The Alliance FOR Nonprofits Washington is an association founded in 2000 by nonprofit leaders united in the vision of a community that values nonprofits. Evolved from the long standing Executive Director's Coalition (EDC), the Alliance FOR Nonprofits Washington launched with a pledge of membership from thirty nonprofits. From this small sample of leading nonprofits, it has grown and evolved to include more than 275 member organizations

Originally, the membership was composed of nonprofits from the human services, health, and housing areas of the sector. Today we represent a wide spectrum of nonprofits including the arts, civic organizations, and education. To continue to advance the interests of the sector, we have partnered with like minded for-profit organizations and public agencies to strengthen the nonprofit sector.

In 2004, we began operating many of the programs previously offered by The Evergreen State Society. Thus, the legacy of TESS could continue through the Alliance FOR Nonprofits Washington's commitment and dedication to it's cause. In addition, Alliance FOR Nonprofits Washington is active with the National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) and Independent Sector (IS).

We have grown from its original 30 members and now include many of the most respected and influential organizations and leaders in the community. Organizational representation continues to be tied to the leadership of the organization. While located in the Puget Sound region, our members’ scopes of service include local, state, national, and international.

Learn more about Our Members, Board of Directors, Staff, Services & Programs, and Events.