Welcome to Arkansas Coalition for Excellence (ACE): ACE is Arkansas’ nonprofit for nonprofits.

ACE is a membership organization made up of nonprofits, individuals, foundations and businesses united by our commitment to nonprofit success in Arkansas.

We are dedicated to elevating capacity and promoting success of Arkansas’ nonprofit sector.

ACE is proud to make available our new and improved Diamond Standards Booklet. The Arkansas Diamond Standards™ provide the foundation for learning and for equipping nonprofit organizations to achieve their highest potential. The Arkansas Diamond Standards are guiding principles and practices for nonprofits to achieve excellence in four areas:  Mission, Money, Management and Governance. 

   Arkansas Diamond Standards Booklet

The nonprofit sector is an increasingly important contributor to the socioeconomic health and vitality of our community. Follow the links below to read  the 2008 report on the economic impact of nonprofit organizations in the state of Arkansas.

 The Benefit of Doing Good: Executive Summary 

 The Benefit of Doing Good: Full Report