SOLD OUT - "Make it Monday" forum - Understanding the Economic Impact of Alaska's Nonprofit Sector

Nonprofits provide public service and impact the lives of nearly everyone living in and visiting the state, including the Chamber of Commerce. Although most Alaskans do not think of nonprofits as an economic powerhouse, we play a critical role in the state’s economy as employers and revenue generators. Over 35,000 people across Alaska work for a nonprofit – that’s about 10% of the workforce.

In their latest report, The Foraker Group will detail how nonprofits and tribes are part of everyday life in Alaska and illustrate how we are a major economic driver, leverage public funds for maximum return, and provide community investment and civic engagement – all while navigating workforce shortages and the temporary influx of federal funds. Join us to learn how you can use the data to make decisions in your companies and within your communities. 

PLUS, a new member presentation from Betsey Wilson, Her Alaska Travels.
 

Laurie B. Wolf, MNPL, CFRE, President/CEO, The Foraker Group
Laurie was born and raised in Anchorage and has spent the last 30 years being committed and passionate about the role that nonprofits and tribes have in Alaska.  Her focus on connecting nonprofit leaders across the state means that she is regularly supporting creative collaborations, providing board and leadership development, and creating a positive culture of philanthropy within organizations. Laurie holds a BA in English from Scripps College and an Executive Master's degree in Not-for-Profit Leadership from Seattle University. Laurie has been a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) since 2003. Laurie has been with Foraker since 2001 and led the organization since 2015 as the President and CEO.  She has been instrumental in creating many of Foraker's services and philosophy. Laurie is passionate about the power of the nonprofit sector to change lives, improve our environment, secure our economic opportunities, provide essential arts, cultural, and educational experiences, and truly partner to ensure healthy communities. She has served on a variety of boards and worked as a volunteer in arts, environmental, and human services organizations. She currently served out her full terms on the boards of the National Council of Nonprofits, and the Anchorage Museum Foundation. She spends her time away from the office connecting with her family and friends, distance running, loving her rescue dogs, and finding sunshine in Alaska and beyond.
 

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