Catalytic funding for Nexus has been provided by the Richard King Mellon Foundation. We are grateful for the leadership and counsel provided by Foundation President Scott Izzo.

This work would not be possible without the active involvement of the Coro Center for Civic Leadership and Dr. Gregory Crowley, Director of Research.

We are, as ever, indebted to Robert Morris University, the home of the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management. Our academic roots allow us the privilege of inquiry. Just as importantly, Dr. Edward Nicholson, President Emeritus, Dr. Gregory Dell'Omo, President, and the university Advancement, Public Relations and Marketing staff have been enthusiastic supporters of the Nexus project and the work of the Center.