About WNP
A confederation built to give nonprofits a seat at the fair.
Established by a 1991 City Council resolution.
Our mission
We exist for one purpose: to provide charitable organizations of all sizes with an affordable, welcoming opportunity to engage the community, increase awareness, and advance their missions during one of Ann Arbor's most celebrated annual events.
Milestones
- 1991
City Council resolution secures the nonprofit section at the fair.
- 2019
Annie Dalton Flores joins to lead operations and coordination.
- 2020
WNP becomes an official 501(c)(3) and begins accepting sponsorships.
How we're governed
The organization is directed by an evolving steering committee made up of past and present member-organization representatives. The committee oversees policies, activities, and accounting, and member organizations may take part in governance.
Annual winter meetings elect spokespersons and the steering committee, which can propose provisional rule amendments subject to membership approval. All meetings follow open-meeting provisions.
Staff & history
John Jourden has managed the nonprofit section since the 1991 City Council resolution established its place at the fair.
Annie Dalton Flores joined in July 2019, bringing business-management and event-coordination experience along with prior work at Sky Foundation Inc., a pancreatic cancer awareness organization.
In February 2020, Washtenaw Non-Profits became an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit and began accepting sponsorships. To discuss sponsorship, contact us at artfair@washtenawnonprofits.org.
Board of directors
The people steering WNP
Annie Dalton Flores
President & Treasurer
John Jourden
Vice President
Bill Shea
Secretary
Jorge Flores
Board Member
Interested in sponsoring?
Since becoming a 501(c)(3) in 2020, WNP welcomes sponsors. Reach out to Annie.