Tri-Valley NonProfit Alliance

What Tri-Valley NonProfit Alliance does

Tri-Valley NonProfit Alliance (TVNPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Livermore, California, serving the Tri-Valley region (Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon) with select programs reaching the Greater Bay Area, California, and nationwide audiences through online channels. The organization functions as a regional convener and capacity-builder for the nonprofit sector, offering membership to nonprofit organizations, consultants, businesses, and individuals, alongside a portfolio of programs including the CommonPoint Nonprofit Center (co-working space), the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund (TVNF, grantmaking), the Philanthropy Institute (online courses), the NextGen Learning & Leadership Program (youth initiative), the Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty Collaborative (TVAPC), and signature events such as the Power of Giving Celebration and Live From the Grove fundraiser.

TVNPA's technology stack is modest and off-the-shelf: WordPress-based event management and online learning infrastructure, Kindful for donation and event registration, and Cognito Forms for membership applications. No proprietary technology, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities were identified. The organization holds a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and Candid Transparency Seal, and was named Livermore Valley Chamber Nonprofit of the Year in 2022.

TVNPA's revenue model is diversified across four primary streams: annual membership dues (pricing not publicly disclosed), tax-deductible donations, event fees and corporate sponsorships (Live From the Grove at $150/person, Power of Giving at $40-$45), job posting fees ($75-$100/month for non-members), and grantmaking through TVNF. Distribution is entirely direct: membership enrollment via the website and email, in-person and online programming, and partner venue hosting (Bankhead Theater, Las Positas College, CommonPoint). Key ecosystem partners include Three Valleys Community Foundation (NextGen co-development), Stanford Medicine Tri-Valley, Kaiser Permanente, Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Livermore National Security, and the flagship Visionary Sponsor CHEF (Community Heart and Foundation). The organization is actively engaged in state-level advocacy for SB 1240 (Office of Nonprofit Empowerment).

Name

Tri-Valley NonProfit Alliance

Legal name

Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance

Website

https://tvnpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tri-Valley NonProfit Alliance is a 501(c)(3) regional membership organization that provides advocacy, collaboration, education, and capacity-building programs to nonprofit organizations, consultants, businesses, and individuals in California's Tri-Valley region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees paid by nonprofit organizations, businesses, consultants, and individuals. Memberships are valid for one year and extend to all persons within the member organization. Membership fees fund monthly community programs, seminars, forums, and the Philanthropy Institute coursework.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting the TVNPA mission to strengthen nonprofits in the Tri-Valley community. Donations fund advocacy, collaboration, education, and initiatives including CommonPoint Nonprofit Center, the Anti-Poverty Collaborative, and grant programs.
3. Event Fees and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from signature events including the annual Power of Giving Celebration, Live From the Grove fundraiser, and other special events. Sponsorships at various levels (Visionary, Lead, Program, Supporting Program) provide additional funding. Some events feature paid tickets (e.g., Live From the Grove at $150/person, Power of Giving Celebration at $40-45 for members/non-members).
4. Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund Grants: TVNPA operates the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund, which awards grants to local nonprofits. While primarily a philanthropic vehicle, the fund's grantmaking operations and associated donor-directed giving create a structured revenue and programmatic ecosystem for TVNPA.
5. Job Posting Fees: Non-members may submit job listings for $75/month. Staffing companies and/or recruiters may post for $100/month. TVNPA nonprofit members receive 5 free postings per year. This is a nominal revenue stream supporting the organization's member services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Tri-Valley NonProfit Alliance is a 501(c)(3) regional nonprofit membership organization that provides advocacy, collaboration, and education services to strengthen nonprofit organizations across the Tri-Valley (Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin) region. It sells organizational memberships, educational courses, co-working/office space, grantmaking programs, fiscal-sponsorship services, and convenes signature community events. Its customers are primarily 501(c)(3) nonprofits, foundations, businesses, and individual community members engaged with the local nonprofit sector.

Product overview

Tri-Valley NonProfit Alliance (TVNPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization providing advocacy, collaboration, and education to strengthen nonprofit organizations in the Tri-Valley, Greater Bay Area, and California. The organization operates as a unified platform offering membership benefits, educational programs, co-working space, grantmaking, and community events. The core product portfolio includes: the Membership Program for nonprofits and community members; Monthly Programs featuring free community seminars; CommonPoint Nonprofit Center for co-working space; Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund for grants; The Philanthropy Institute with online courses; NextGen Learning & Leadership Program for youth; TVNPA Power of Giving Celebration for recognition; Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty Collaborative initiatives (Livermore Connects, Tri-Valley SHARE); Candid Search for grant research; Fiscal Sponsorship; and a Community Calendar for events. These offerings work together to provide the nonprofit sector with education, networking, resources, space, and funding support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TVNPA Membership Program
• Monthly Programs
• CommonPoint Nonprofit Center
• Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund
• The Philanthropy Institute
• NextGen Learning & Leadership Program
• Power of Giving Celebration TVNPA's signature annual celebration event that brings together members, donors, and community partners for fundraising, recognition, and visibility.
• Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty Collaborative Collaborative program convening nonprofits and stakeholders to address poverty in the Tri-Valley region, operated under TVNPA's fiscal sponsorship.
• Fiscal Sponsorship Services Fiscal sponsorship offering under which TVNPA provides financial oversight, tax-exempt status, and back-office administration to emerging nonprofit projects and collaboratives that do not yet have their own 501(c)(3) status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund awarded over $32K in grants to local nonprofits in Q2 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVNPA and Three Valleys Community Foundation co-developed the NextGen Learning & Leadership Program, designed to inspire, educate, and equip high school students passionate about making a difference in their communities. The program teaches students about community nonprofits and philanthropy through hands-on learning experiences.
• Stanford Medicine Tri-ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStanford Medicine Tri-Valley is a sponsor and partner for TVNPA's annual Community Health, Resource & Volunteer Fair, contributing to the free event that connects community members with health resources and nonprofit services.
• Livermore Area Parks & Recreation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenting partner with TVNPA for the Community Health, Resource & Volunteer Fair, providing event space at the Robert Livermore Community Center and helping promote the free community event.
• Asian Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsian Health Services is a sponsor for TVNPA's Community Health, Resource & Volunteer Fair, supporting health resource access for Tri-Valley community members.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaiser Permanente is a sponsor for TVNPA's Community Health, Resource & Volunteer Fair, supporting health and wellness resources for the Tri-Valley community.
• CHEF (Community Heart and Foundation)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCHEF is TVNPA's Visionary Sponsor, the highest sponsorship level. CHEF also partnered with TVNPA through the CHEF Powering Good Campaign, where donations to TVNPA were matched 50% up to $25,000, supporting advocacy, education, collaboration, and resources for nonprofits.
• Joya YogaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLead Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events, supporting the nonprofit sector in Tri-Valley through sponsorship.
• Fremont BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLead Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events, supporting the nonprofit sector in Tri-Valley through sponsorship.
• Sandia National LaboratoriescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLead Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events, and community program sponsor. Sandia has helped raise over $15 million for arts in Livermore through its community engagement.
• UNcle Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLead Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events, supporting the nonprofit sector in Tri-Valley through sponsorship.
• Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events, contributing to nonprofit sector support in Tri-Valley.
• Rotarian Foundation of LivermorecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events, supporting the nonprofit sector through foundation funding.
• Rotary Club of LivermoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events, supporting nonprofit community strengthening in Tri-Valley.
• Rotary Club of the Livermore ValleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events, supporting nonprofit community strengthening in Tri-Valley.
• GGS ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events, supporting the nonprofit sector in Tri-Valley.
• Karlsson & LaneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting Program Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events.
• Pure Momentum ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting Program Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events.
• The Ross CollectiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting Program Sponsor of TVNPA programs and events. Dr. Renee Rubin Ross, founder of The Ross Collective, led TVNPA's September 2026 board development workshop on nonprofit board governance.
• California State Assemblymember Jerry McNerneyflagshipOthersAssemblymember McNerney authored SB 1240 (Office of Nonprofit Empowerment), proposed legislation designed to be a lifeline for California's nonprofit sector. TVNPA is actively engaged in advocacy for this legislation, positioning the organization as a policy leader for nonprofits at the state level.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Council of Nonprofits: The largest network of nonprofit organizations in the U.S., with state and regional affiliate members. TVNPA operates as a regional nonprofit alliance with the same membership, advocacy, and capacity-building model at a sub-state level, making the Council its closest structural analog.
• CalNonprofits (California Association of Nonprofits): Statewide membership alliance of California nonprofits that provides advocacy, training, and resources to member organizations. Highly comparable model to TVNPA's California-focused advocacy (e.g., SB 1240) and member services, serving as the statewide umbrella peer.
• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: Bay Area-based nonprofit that provides leadership development, consulting, and capacity-building services to other nonprofits. Directly comparable to TVNPA in offering training, executive roundtables, and consulting resources to nonprofit leaders.
• BoardSource: National nonprofit focused on nonprofit board governance, leadership, and effectiveness through training, resources, and convening. TVNPA offers board development workshops and Top Performing Boards programming, making BoardSource a direct functional peer.
• MAP for Nonprofits: Minnesota-based alliance that supports nonprofits through management consulting, training, and shared services. Operates a regional nonprofit alliance model closely analogous to TVNPA's Tri-Valley capacity-building, co-working, and member service approach.
• Three Valleys Community Foundation: Tri-Valley community foundation that co-developed the NextGen Learning & Leadership Program with TVNPA and supports local nonprofits through grantmaking. Closely aligned mission and geography, serving as a complementary peer rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Independent Sector: National membership coalition advancing the nonprofit sector through advocacy, research, and convening. Operates at a much larger scale than TVNPA but pursues the same mission of strengthening and giving voice to the nonprofit sector, positioning it as a broad incumbent peer.

Regional players

• Center for Nonprofit Management (Southern California): Los Angeles-based capacity-building nonprofit offering training, consulting, and resources to Southern California nonprofits. Comparable in mission and service mix to TVNPA but serves a different geography, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Others

• Candid (formerly Foundation Center + GuideStar): Provides Foundation Directory Online, Guidestar/Candid Transparency Seal, and nonprofit research tools. TVNPA integrates Candid Search as a member benefit and holds the Candid Transparency Seal, making Candid an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• NetHope: Global nonprofit technology alliance serving nonprofit and humanitarian organizations with capacity-building, shared infrastructure, and convening. Conceptually analogous to TVNPA's nonprofit alliance model but focused on technology enablement rather than the full nonprofit capacity stack.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tvnpa
• Facebookfacebook.com/TriValleyNonprofitAlliance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tri-valley-nonprofit-alliance
• Instagraminstagram.com/trivalleynonprofitalliance

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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