2026-2028 Nonprofit Center Strategic Plan

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR “I am proud to share our 2026-2028 Strategic Plan and grateful to the Board of Directors and Staff for their dedication and hard work. The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida is well positioned for long-term impact by: This plan serves as a clear roadmap for the organization’s next phase, with…

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All-Member Gathering 2026

Thank you to everyone that attended our 2026 All-Member Gathering! As always, it was a reenergizing celebration of all the amazing work happening in the nonprofit sector across Northeast Florida. This year’s event included new components, such as our family huddle, which created crucial connection time for members and provided our team with helpful insights…

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Understanding Nonprofit Compensation: A Collaborative Study with Jacksonville University

The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida is excited to announce that we have selected Jacksonville University as our new partners for the Compensation and Perception Study. Read this guest blog post to learn about how the Davis College of Business & Technology is approaching the study. Addressing Compensation Struggles amongst Nonprofits in Northeast Florida Guest…

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Catalyst Convening Update – Together, We Built Something Powerful

We’ve officially wrapped up the Catalyst convening series for now, what an incredible milestone! Since October 2024, more than 400 community members joined 20 Catalyst meetings to shape a clearer, more focused story about Northeast Florida. Together, we co-created the foundation for a new Catalyst website featuring six community-informed dashboards and over 200 indicators of community wellbeing. These dashboards will reflect what you helped build—shared…

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Sharing Outcomes from the Beaches Community Indicator Summit

On May 20, 2025, more than 70 community leaders, nonprofit professionals, faith partners, and civic leaders gathered for the Beaches Community Indicator Summit, marking the official launch of the North Florida Beaches Community Indicators Dashboard. Co-hosted by the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida and the Beaches Action Collaborative (BAC), the summit brought together voices from…

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2023-2024 Nonprofit Center Impact Report

Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is an exciting and pivotal time for the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida. As the previous and current Board Chairs, together we embarked on a critically important leadership transition to ensure our growth, relevance, and success well into the future. Additionally, we brought on new staff, new board members and…

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Catalyst Convening Update: Sharing our Progress

I’m excited to update you on Catalyst and share the strong progress we’ve made, with two-thirds of our project year now complete. Nearly 300 experts and community leaders have engaged in convenings across six issue areas, working to ensure our dashboard reflects community needs and evolves in meaningful ways. In November 2024, our first round of discussions focused on defining priorities…

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Introducing Bridging the Sector

Welcome to Bridging the Sector… This weekly newsletter is your connection to vital information and resources for navigating local, state, and federal government developments that affect the Northeast Florida nonprofit sector. By curating resources from trusted organizations like the Florida Nonprofit Alliance and the National Council of Nonprofits, you’ll be connected to the reliable information…

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Find Your Nonprofit’s New Home at The Jessie!

Imagine your nonprofit thriving in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville, surrounded by a dynamic community of over 30 mission-driven organizations. The Jessie Ball duPont Center (affectionately known as The Jessie) isn’t just an office building—it’s a hub for innovation, collaboration, and impact. At The Jessie, your organization will gain access to: This year, The Jessie is…

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