A Network for Good

The Adirondack Nonprofit Network’s members are committed to enhancing the quality and impact of their work — and the work of all nonprofit groups — to sustain and improve life in the Adirondacks.

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Stakeholders from various Adirondack organizations meet in Indian Lake NY for an Adirondack Foundation program to produce an Adirondack Regional Social Safety Network Report. For IDs please contact the Adirondack Foundation. photo by Nancie Battaglia

Our Network

Strength Through Collaboration

The Adirondack Nonprofit Network (ANN) was created in response to the 2008 recession, when more than 40 organizations began to build professional relationships among peers, identify proactive approaches to shared problems, and have honest conversations about redundancies and collaborations to ensure strong Adirondack communities. At the time, the immediate focus for the Network was how to survive and succeed in a challenging economy. Since then, the focus has grown to include everything from program evaluation, financial management, advocacy and meeting facilitation, to board governance, succession planning, and engaging the next generation.

Nonprofits are essential for building strong, vibrant, and equitable communities throughout the Adirondack region. They provide a steady beat for the rhythms of our communities — feeding families, teaching kids, helping businesses, protecting water quality, fostering health and wellness, building cohesion through art, and so much more. ANN members are committed to building skills and relationships to improve their effectiveness while purposefully overcoming a sense of isolation that can easily befall organizations across our sparsely populated region.

The Adirondack Nonprofit Network strives to…

  • Build pride of place.
  • Inspire a shared sense of belonging within communities.
  • Invest in communities.
  • Foster investment of mind, heart, and resources among residents and visitors.
  • Strengthen nonprofit work.
  • Nurture and develop the work of nonprofit staff, volunteers, and board members.

Stay in the Loop with the ANN Event Calendar

Keep your nonprofit’s major donor events in sync with the Adirondack Nonprofit Network’s shared calendar! This calendar is designed to help organizations coordinate major fundraising events and avoid scheduling conflicts, particularly during the summer months. This resource also highlights upcoming ANN workshops and networking opportunities.

Want to add your event? Contact us with your event details, and we’ll add it to the calendar.

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Join the Conversation on the ANN Listserv

Connect with other nonprofits in the Adirondack Region through the ANN email listserv. The ANN listserv is a space for sharing information, asking questions, and discussing issues relevant to the nonprofit sector in the Adirondack region. While members may occasionally share organizational updates, the listserv is generally not intended for promoting individual programs, events, or fundraising efforts.

Already a member? Send an email to reach the entire group: ANN-L@ann-network.org

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We ask that you help us in supporting this community by please following these guidelines:

  • Respect Members’ Time: Keep discussions professional and relevant to the nonprofit community. Avoid excessive posting.
  • No Spam or Promotions: This listserv is for sharing nonprofit-related opportunities, resources, and discussions — not for fundraising appeals, organization event or program promotions, commercial promotions, or personal solicitations.
  • Stay Professional & Courteous: Be respectful in all communications. No hate speech, personal attacks, or inappropriate content
  • Reply Thoughtfully: When responding, consider whether a “Reply All” is necessary or if a direct response would be more appropriate.
  • Moderation & Participatio: The listserv is moderated to ensure discussions align with these guidelines. The list administrators reserve the right to remove members who violate them.

Founding Member Organizations

  • Adirondack Architectural Heritage  
  • Adirondack Center for Writing   
  • Adirondack Community Housing Trust   
  • Adirondack Council
  • Adirondack Community Foundation
  • Adirondack Museum 
  • Adirondack North Country Association
  • Blue Mountain Center  
  • CAP-21: Central Adirondack Partnership  
  • Families First in Essex County 
  • Hudson Headwaters Health Foundation  
  • Indian Lake Theater 
  • Lake Placid Center for the Arts  
  • North Country Public Radio
  • Paul Smith’s College 
  • Pendragon Theater
  • Seagle Music Colony
  • The Wild Center