NFN has adopted a four-pillar strategy to meet the needs of its members in the current period of political transition. The four pillars are:
1.    Capacity building and NGO governance reform
2.    Women empowerment and inclusion
3.    Youth mobilisation
4.    Broad-based civil society networking
NFN’s vision of a democratic and just society can only be achieved by building the capacity of civil society agencies and improving their governance; empowering women and promoting inclusion at all levels; mobilising youth; and through broad-based civil society networking for social change. The NFN has a great responsibility on these fronts. To fulfil this responsibility, the NFN will focus on the following broad-based thematic areas:
1.    Institutional strengthening
2.    Political transition and emerging issues
3.    Women and children issues
4.    Youth issues
5.    Dalit and janajati issues
6.    Influence in national and international policy area
7.    Issues of marginalized and geographically excluded peoples
NFN aspires to mobilise both individuals and institutions to initiate change of their own choosing. Linking local initiatives with international policy can be a catalyst for making an impact at various levels.
NFN will implement its strategy through the following five management departments (the sixth department being Finance and Administration) with a focus on thematic areas:
1.    Advocacy and Networking Department
2.    Institutional Development Department
3.    Capacity Building Department
4.    Women and Inclusion Department
5.    Research and Communication Department