Nonprofit organizations face more demands than ever: impact measurement, stakeholder accountability, competition for donors, digital disruption, talent retention. At the American Nonprofit Academy, we believe mission matters—and so does the business behind it. Our content and community of experts help nonprofits get the operational, leadership and technology tools they need to thrive. From strategy to staffing to tech — we help you build your nonprofit to be a high-performing organization.
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Can Mindset and a Soccer Ball Change a Child’s Future?
What happens when a kid who scribbles “play soccer at Ohio State” in kindergarten actually does it—and then decides his story shouldn’t be the . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Cyber Wake-Up Call: Phishing, Vishing and Donor Data
Year-end generosity is a perfect storm for cybercrime—and most nonprofits don’t see the danger until after the damage is done. We talk with Alex . . . . . . . . .
Grant Writers and Fundraisers! Can They Really Work as One Team?
Grant writers and fundraisers share the same mission, but often work in different corners of the building—and sometimes entirely different worlds. In this Fundraisers . . . . . . . . .
Inside the Generosity Generation with Bonterra’s Chief Fundraising Officer
Tech, data, and generosity are not abstract buzzwords—they’re concrete levers that can stabilize funding, expand impact, and re-energize exhausted fundraisers. Chief Fundraising Officer Kimberly . . . . . . . . .
Donor Relations Data Every Nonprofit Development Team Must See!
Donor love is measurable, and in this lively discussion, guest Lynne Wester, Principal and Founder of Donor Relations Group, brings the receipts. Drawing on . . . . . . . . .
Data Trouble Starts Small: Hidden Cyber Risks Nonprofits Ignore
Who actually owns data protection in a nonprofit? In this fast-paced conversation, host Julia C. Patrick sits down with Taysha Adams, Manager Technology Support . . . . . . . . .
Donor or Investor? Why Calling Them ‘Investors’ Changes Everything
What if the people we call donors are actually investors? And what if this subtle shift reshapes expectations, power, professionalism, and even the identity . . . . . . . . .
Shutdown Over, Now What? How Nonprofits Recover!
Federal shutdown over! Systems rebooting! Nonprofits on the clock! In this urgent episode, we bring back Derick Dreher, Department Leader, Government Funding at Your . . . . . . . . .
Fundraising Fog? Messaging That Donors Actually Love
Fundraising can feel like walking through mist—messages blur, instincts wobble, and urgency crowds out intention. In this energizing conversation, we welcome returning favorite Micah . . . . . . . . .
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