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Founded in 2002, The Nonprofit Institute (NPI) provides education, training and research to strengthen organizations that help meet community needs.

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In the News

Voice of San Diego's Virtual Politifest Runs Sept. 29-Oct. 3
// September 28, 2020
It’s an election year, an important time of year to invest time and attention to the finer details as voters study ballots, pick their…

August Updates from The Nonprofit Institute
// August 1, 2020
We hope you are enjoying the long and sun-filled days of summer! Please see The Nonprofit Institute's updates below:…

Commentary: Ending Environmental Racism in San Diego Requires Facing Our History of Social Injustice
// July 17, 2020
Zachary Green and Emily Young, both of whom work for the Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego, co-wrote a powerful Op-Ed that …

Congratulations to Our Two Graduate Assistants/Fellows and Recent USD MA Graduates: Rachele and Taylor!
// July 7, 2020
We recently sat down with Rachele Lopez and Taylor Funderburk, two of The Nonprofit Institute’s graduate assistants/fellows, who recen…

Torero Tidbits: Govea Does ICCAP Fellowship; Micro-Internships; Sports Banquet; Nonprofit Academy
// June 4, 2020
University of San Diego student Vicenta Martinez Govea ’21 was one of nine college students earn a certificate of completion Thursday …

If not now, when? If not us, who?
// June 1, 2020
Esteemed Community: As we witness another tragic death - this time with George Floyd - we cannot ignore the undercurrents of r…

June Updates from The Nonprofit Institute
// June 1, 2020
Please see below for The Nonprofit Institute's monthly updates:…

San Diego Nonprofits Report Decline in Donations, Expect More Layoffs, According to Survey by The Nonprofit Institute at USD
// May 26, 2020
Nonprofit organizations working on the front lines to meet critical needs across the San Diego region are continuing to face unprecedented d…

Nonprofit Institute's Commitment to Supporting Regional Nonprofits Through the Crisis
// April 9, 2020
Esteemed Community, Our ancient spiritual traditions offer timeless insights for our present crisis. They call for us to exercise values of…

Safe Space and Safe Place: Self-Care and Compassion in a Time of Crisis
// April 3, 2020
Zachary Green, Ph.D. and Fabiola Bagula, Ph.D. A WORKING PAPER “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they …

Upcoming Events

Eighth Annual State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Summit
Thursday, October 29, 2020 // 9 a.m.Online Event
How to Lead When You Don’t Have the Answers — A Two-Part Series
Thursday, November 5, 2020 // 2 p.m.Webinar

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New Report titled, "Unprecedented Disruption: COVID-19 Impact on San Diego Nonprofits. Results from Surveys of San Diego Nonprofit Leaders: March and April 2020"

Read Our Most Recent Report on Nonprofits & COVID-19

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