The Georgia Center for Nonprofits

The Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting Georgia's nonprofit sector. Founded in 1990, GCN acts as a hub for social innovation, a capacity accelerator for organizations and their people, Georgia's largest association of nonprofits, and a convenor of changemakers[1].

Mission and Purpose

GCN's mission is to create thriving communities by helping nonprofits succeed. The organization focuses on removing barriers that hinder purpose-driven individuals from making an impact. It provides transformative opportunities for informed and prepared leaders and convenes diverse problem solvers to develop inclusive solutions for real-world challenges[1]. GCN champions support for the nonprofit sector, recognizing its unique contribution to quality of life and Georgia's economic well-being.

Impact and Activities

GCN serves over 5,000 organizations annually in Georgia and thousands more nationally through its social enterprise, Work for Good. It is a leading provider of sector-specific solutions and strategy support in the Southeast[1]. GCN mobilizes hundreds of thousands of donors through GAgives on GivingTuesday, resulting in significant fundraising campaigns that have raised over $155 million for Georgia nonprofits[1].

Strategic Focus Areas

GCN operates across several key areas:

• A Hub for Social Innovation: Facilitating innovative solutions for community challenges.
• A Capacity Accelerator: Enhancing the capabilities of nonprofit organizations and their people.
• Georgia's Largest Association of Nonprofits: Representing and supporting the state's nonprofit industry.
• An Influential Convenor of Changemakers: Bringing together diverse stakeholders to address social issues collaboratively[1].

History

Originally a project of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, GCN has grown to become one of the largest capacity-building organizations in the U.S. and a nationally recognized solutions provider for the nonprofit sector[1].

[1] https://gcn.org/about/ [2] https://www.gagives.org/organization/Georgia-Center-For-Nonprofits [3] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/58-2554789 [4] http://www.gcn.org [5] https://gcn.org