About Us

PANO (the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations) is a statewide membership organization supporting the thousands of nonprofits that serve millions of people in the Commonwealth.

While other associations cater to specific nonprofit trades, PANO is the only membership organization that supports Pennsylvania’s nonprofit sector as a collective whole.

We support nonprofits through training, best practices, consultation and discount programs. We amplify their impact through research, public policy initiatives and advocacy.

PANO is accredited by the Standards for Excellence Institute, signifying that the organization practices the highest level of ethics, accountability and transparency.

Our Vision

PANO envisions an equitable, inclusive community where all individuals are able to reach their fullest potential.

Our Mission

PANO amplifies the voice, value, and impact of community benefit work to transform lives.

Our Values

• Accountability: We hold ourselves, and ask others to hold us, responsible for living by and in our values.
• Bridge Building: We bring groups and people together to create innovative solutions.
• Justice: We mindfully embed justice-based practices into all policies and programming.
• Respect: We model appropriate boundaries and listen with empathy to understand the boundaries set by others.
• Risk Taking: We are curious and explore new strategies for achieving systemic change.

Our 2024 – 2026 Strategic Objectives

• Racial Justice: PANO’s practices, policies, and programming will promote the creation of deliberate systems and supports to achieve and sustain the fair treatment of people of all races and equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.
• Sector Wellness: PANO’s practices, policies, and programming will prioritize enhancing the well-being of the nonprofit sector to strengthen and maximize the impact of community benefit work.
• Organizational Wellness: PANO will ensure that all the resources are in place to fulfill our strategic objectives and mission.