Is NANOE Legitimate? Despite universal praise from donors, foundations, executives, volunteers and board members celebrating NANOE’s alternative to nonprofit dysfunction, the question – Is NANOE Legitimate – continues to be raised by National Networks, State Associations, For-Profit Consultancies and Industry Media Outlets. Why? The answer is simple – NANOE’s founders are messing with everybody’s money.

In 2026, the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives will celebrate its 10th Anniversary. What began as a bold response to a broken charitable system has grown into one of the most disruptive and innovative movements in nonprofit history. Born out of frustration with the status quo and a passion for measurable impact, NANOE has challenged outdated norms, championed executive leadership, and equipped thousands of nonprofits to grow, scale, and thrive. Its founders—Jimmy LaRose […]