The Operating System
for Alaska Nonprofits
Foraker strengthens Alaska nonprofits and tribal organizations through professional services, education, leadership development, advocacy, and sector research.
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What We Do
Professional Services
Built for Alaska
Deep expertise across every challenge Alaska nonprofits and tribal organizations face — from governance to finance to leadership change.
Board Development
Most requested
Build governance practices that keep your board engaged, accountable, and strategically focused.
Leadership Transition
High impact
Executive search, interim leadership, succession planning — expert support at every stage.
Finance & Operations
Financial systems, audit readiness, budgeting, and compliance for Alaska nonprofits.
Fundraising
Develop sustainable revenue: individual giving, grants, annual fund, and donor stewardship.
Human Resources
HR systems, Alaska compliance, handbooks, compensation reviews, and staffing support.
Tribal Administration
Specialized support for tribal organizations navigating federal compliance and 638 contracting.
Navigating an
executive change?
Executive transitions are pivotal moments. Foraker provides end-to-end support: succession planning, interim executive placement, full search, and board readiness — all grounded in 30 years of Alaska nonprofit experience.
Plan Ahead
Succession planning before you need it
Interim Leadership
Experienced interim executives ready now
Executive Search
Alaska-focused search with deep networks
New Leader Success
Onboarding support + board alignment
Resource Library
Alaska Sector Research & Tools
2026 Alaska Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Report
Comprehensive compensation benchmarking for Alaska nonprofit and tribal organizations. Includes data by organization size, type, region, and role. Essential for board-approved compensation reviews.
2024 Alaska Nonprofit Capacity Report
Assessment of organizational capacity across Alaska's nonprofit sector: staffing levels, board health, technology adoption, financial resilience, and leadership pipeline.
Economic Impact of Alaska's Nonprofit Sector
Quantifies the economic contribution of Alaska nonprofits: jobs created, wages paid, services delivered, and multiplier effects on Alaska communities and the state economy.
The Numbers Behind Alaska's Sector
Salary benchmarks, economic impact data, capacity trends, and policy alerts — all in one public-facing dashboard built for Alaska nonprofits and their funders.
Training & Education
Build Skills.
Earn Credentials.
From targeted workshops to Alaska's premier nonprofit management certificate, Foraker's training programs meet you where you are — online, in-person, and in cohorts built for Alaska leaders.
Upcoming Courses
8 courses
June – September 2026
Certificate Program
Cohort 12
Starts September 2026
Online Options
6 online
Attend from anywhere in AK
CEU Credits
All courses
Track toward certificate
Federal Funding Alert — Alaska Nonprofits
Federal actions are creating uncertainty for organizations relying on federal grants. Foraker is tracking and ready to help.
Strengthen Alaska's Nonprofit Sector
Your support helps Foraker deliver expert services, maintain free public resources, conduct sector research, and advocate for Alaska nonprofits — especially in uncertain times.