Empowering Nonprofits, Strengthening Communities.
NorCAN is a hub for nonprofit leaders in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties. We connect organizations, provide essential resources, and help nonprofits grow–so they can make a bigger impact.
Our Mission
Empowering Northern California nonprofits with essential resources, training, and collaboration opportunities to help them grow, connect, and thrive.
Our Vision
A connected and thriving nonprofit community that strengthens Northern California by ensuring organizations have the tools, support, and partnerships needed for sustained success.
The information and structure provided gave me a strong foundation to take back to my organization and start building right away.
– Strategic Planning Workshop Participant
WHY NorCAN?
- Connection – A network of nonprofit professionals working together.
- Education – Workshops & training to strengthen your skills
- Resources – Job board, funding opportunities, and nonprofit tools
- Collaboration – Share knowledge, best practices, and ideas
NorCAN’s STORY
Founded in 1999, NorCAN has helped hundreds of nonprofits across Northern California. Now a DreamMaker Project of the Ink People, we remain committed to empowering organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to succeed.
STEERING COMMITTEE & STAFF
The Northern California Association of Nonprofits (NorCAN) is a regional network of organizations and leaders connected in our dedication to strengthening our communities.
NorCAN Staff:
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Maricela Aceves Wexler, Program Coordinator
Maricela is a Humboldt-based program coordination professional with over seven years of experience helping organizations collaborate, communicate, and get things done. With a background spanning nonprofit development, event coordination, and community engagement, she’s excited to put those skills to work for the tri-county region’s nonprofits and the community she gets to call home
NorCAN’s Steering Committee:
The NorCAN Steering Committee is a dedicated group of nonprofit leaders with deep expertise across sectors, organizations, and community interests. They’ve played a pivotal role in guiding NorCAN’s transition from the Humboldt Area Foundation to the ERV Community Center Foundation in early 2023, and the 2026 transition to the Ink People Center for the Arts. Since then, they have remained the driving force behind NorCAN’s evolution, ensuring it continues to be an essential resource, advocate, and connector for nonprofits throughout our region.
Committee Members:
- Amie McClellan – Accounting at Mateel Community Center
- Anne Holcomb – Former Executive Director of Food for People
- Ashley Osia – Director of Community Engagement for Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation
- Byrd Lochtie – Independent Non-Profit Organization Management Professional
- Carly Robbins – Executive Director of Food for People
- Hayley SImera – Director of Operations for ERV Community Center Foundation
- Laura Olson – Executive Director of Smullin Foundation
- Lauren Correll – Vice President of ERV Community Center Foundation
- Leslie Castellano – Executive Director of The Ink People
- Nick Vogel – Executive Director of Healy Senior Center
- Tia Baratelle – Director of Development of Hospice of Humboldt
