Nonprofit Information Networking Association (NINA)
The Nonprofit Information Networking Association (NINA) is a left-of-center nonprofit that runs Nonprofit Quarterly, a quarterly magazine first published in 1999 that focuses on nonprofits and civil advocacy. The group advocates for the critical race theory-influenced concept of equity, stating it is focused on “equity-centered leadership, philanthropy, racial equity, economic justice, and nonprofit advocacy and public policy.” 1
The Nonprofit Information Networking Association (NINA) runs Nonprofit Quarterly, a magazine and news website that publishes materials on nonprofit education and social advocacy issues. As part of the group’s social advocacy, it examines issues such as racism, climate change, and health advocacy, as well as immigration and LGBT issues. 1
NINA advocates for the critical race theory-influenced concept of equity, stating it is focused on “equity-centered leadership, philanthropy, racial equity, economic justice, and nonprofit advocacy and public policy.” 1
Activities
Nonprofit Quarterly has published material on its site advocating for “Queer Resistance,” pointing out ways that nonprofits can resist “those in power have long been terrified of queer joy.” 2
Nonprofit Quarterly has also published material on its site that is heavily critical of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the second Trump administration. The articles claim that ICE is responsible for the loss of learning of children in schools, increasing traumatic experiences for teenagers and children, engaging in racial profiling, and cultivating “fear among Latinx people regardless of immigration status.” 345
Nonprofit Quarterly publishes a column called “Notes from the Frontlines” focusing on how nonprofits can influence the current politics. One article, entitled “Voices from the Frontlines of Christian Organizing,” claims the Trump administration is blurring the line between church and state, such as through the “integration of religious symbolism and language into public events such as the memorial for Charlie Kirk” and the formation of a White House “‘Anti-Christan Bias Task Force.” 6
Funding
In 2023, the Nonprofit Information Networking Association (NINA) reported $2,607,552 in revenue, $3,672,481 in expenses, and $2,767,649 in total assets. 7
The Ford Foundation has given $2,650,000 to NINA from 2007 to 2024. In 2024, a $400,000 grant to NINA was described as “[g]eneral support to foster an active, engaged, equity-minded, and sometimes disruptive civil sector.” 8
As of October 2025, Sara Hudson was the interim CEO and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Quarterly. Hudson’s other work has included developing New Orleans’ first centralized disaster response system, NOLA Ready. She has also worked with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the U.S. Department of Justice. 1
As of October 2025, Alison Stine was a senior editor for Nonprofit Quarterly, covering stories on climate, health, and education. Stine holds a PhD from Ohio University and was a Stegner Fellow at Stanford University. She has also worked at Salon and as a freelance reporter with the New York Times. 1
To (1) launch a health justice desk at the Nonprofit Quarterly to help civil society leaders, funders, and activists in the United States working on health justice better understand the challenges and opportunities in their field; (2) support the development of knowledge creation, practices, and spaces designed to support social change; and (3) curate and disseminate knowledge.
General support to foster an active, engaged and sometimes disruptive civil sector and core support for Edge Leadership to convene people to cross boundaries and create new social order
This request is for funding to build on the momentum of NPQ’s Economic Justice Initiative, which has connected and accelerated the work of networks of knowledge and resources that aim to catalyze ongoing efforts to advance a more just economy and society.We believe this work:<ul><li> is urgent in this country’s current circumstances, in which economic inequality impedes the potential for building a thriving multiracial democracy </li><li> fills a critical national knowledge creation and meaning-making gap in the nonprofit and movement-building ecosystem </li><li> reaches a broad range of influential people, including numerous activists of color </li><li> highlights the intersections between economic, racial, and gender justice </li><li> links local stories to a broader national and global systemic vision that challenges capitalism and raises critical questions about system design, community building, and public policy </li><li> builds a strong track record of written, video, and audio economic justice narrative production</li></ul>This proposal will support NPQ's economic justice work, which includes:1);Publishing an economic justice theme magazine issue of 8-12 articles a year each summer.2) Publishing online an estimated 150 articles on economic justice topics a year (average of three a week), with about a third of those articles written by staff and two thirds from voices in the field.3);Hosting an estimated 8 webinars a year and producing about two dozen "short form";clips from webinars and related events.4);Moderating an estimated 6 public events a year (such as organizing and moderating conference panels).5) Hosting 2-4 zoom convenings (virtual roundtables);a year.6);Developing articles on specific themes an average of four times a year.7) Organizing content in an economic justice library through our economic justice collections and;glossary web platforms.8) Develop new capacities, such as a writer training program and/or more virtual learning events.
This request is for funding to build on the momentum of NPQS Economic Justice Initiative, which has connected and accelerated the work of networks knowledge and resources that aim to catalyze ongoing efforts to advance a more just economy and society. We believe this work: is urgent in this countrys current anti-democratic, economically unacceptable circumstances, fills a critical national gap in the nonprofit and movement-building ecosystem, reaches a broad range of influential participants, including numerous activists of color, and builds on proven methods of work and activity.<Em<BR </em There are many frontline economic justice groups and thinktanks. But there is no public space available for critical learning and improving practice toward reshaping the economy in real time. Our charge is to fill that gap with and for an active community of grassroots groups, philanthropy, and policy advocates. Full funding for this initiative will allow us to build on these gains. Among our goals are to: A) Recruit more writers and outside partnerships to bring this work to scale in the field. B) Run more series (weve run three article series with First Nations Development Institute and one on Black male leadership in the past 18 months). Series are co-created and co-curated with field partners and allow for nuanced, deeper conversations regarding key issues areas of inquiry. C) Hold high-level virtual convenings, both national and specific to BIPOC leaders in the 8-state region of NWAF on a more frequent basis. D) Be more responsive to special time-sensitive webinars and other forms of video content. E) Organize and curate online materials to make educational resources regarding community-based, democratic economic practice more broadly and readily accessible to the field.
to support NPQ’s economic justice program and related curriculum development work, which advances understanding among nonprofits and social movement activists about what economic justice requires and how to achieve it
