Nonprofit Organizations & Associations

Decision Makers and Talent Within Reach

Capitol Hill and Washington, D.C. only minutes away by car or Metro, Arlington affords nonprofits and associations with easy access to the nation’s policymakers. Nonprofits in Arlington also benefit from a pipeline of highly skilled and motivated workers found throughout the Washington, D.C. metro region.

Arlington is the most educated county in the nation; more than 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree and 41% have achieved an advanced degree. Some of the nation’s top nonprofit management graduate programs are nearby, including American University, George Mason University, George Washington University and University of Maryland, College Park. 

A Dense Cluster of Leading Nonprofits and Associations 

In Arlington, nonprofits and associations are an important sector of Arlington’s economy. We are home to nearly 300 organizations that collectively employ more than 8,500 people.

Recently, a cluster of nonprofits and associations focused on agricultural, environmental, military and scientific issues emerged in Arlington. These organizations chose Arlington to capitalize on our proximity to federal agencies and access to a large pool of industry workers attracted by abundant opportunities in the sector.

Plentiful Space to Host Events and Guests

Arlington is home to nearly 40 hotels with 10,000 rooms, 326,000 square feet of meeting space and Reagan Washington National Airport. The ample meeting spaces and easy travel logistics make it an ideal setting to host organizational conferences, events and special guests.

A division of Arlington Economic Development, the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service (ACVS) staff are ready to assist with the planning of Arlington meetings and events.

Arlington Convention and Visitor Services