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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BOARDS AND PLANNING
Equip your board and leadership team with strategy, governance and policy frameworks.
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Build financial clarity of budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stewardship practices.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Build your brand, tell your story, engage digital and network channels.
TECHNOLOGY
Leverage systems, data, automation and tools to amplify efficiency and impact.
FUNDING
Classic and modern fundraising tactics, systems and accountability.
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Beyond Wealth Screening: Who Will Really Fund Your Nonprofit?
Nonprofit prospect research beyond wealth screening requires more than locating wealthy people. It means finding funders with the capacity, mission alignment, and relationship connections . . . . . . . . .
The State of the Nonprofit Sector 2026: America’s Safety Net
What is the state of the nonprofit sector in 2026—and can organizations sustain rising demand while protecting their workforce, leadership pipeline, and financial strength? . . . . . . . . .
Can AI Find Your Nonprofit—or Are Donors Missing You?
How nonprofits can improve AI visibility is quickly becoming a fundraising and revenue question—not merely a marketing concern. As donors increasingly use AI search . . . . . . . . .
The CEO Who Won’t Fundraise: A Risky Gap in Leadership
Nonprofit CEO fundraising responsibility is not optional when fiscal health, donor relationships, and organizational sustainability are on the line. In this Fundraisers Friday episode, . . . . . . . . .
Mindset Is Not ‘Soft’. It’s Your Organizational Infrastructure!
Mindset as an operational skill for nonprofit leaders is becoming one of the most important conversations in nonprofit management. As burnout, decision fatigue, and . . . . . . . . .
Generosity Isn’t Declining—What 1,000 Donors Revealed About Giving in 2026
Nonprofit donor behavior trends in 2026 are revealing something unexpected: generosity is alive and well! The challenge isn't donor willingness to give—it's whether nonprofits . . . . . . . . .
75% of Nonprofit Leaders Are Leaving—Who’s Taking Their Place?
Nonprofit CEO succession planning is no longer a future issue—it’s a current business challenge. As leadership turnover accelerates across the sector, boards and executives . . . . . . . . .
Before You Hire the Next CEO, Watch This!
Nonprofit interim leadership strategy is becoming essential as organizations face CEO retirements, founder exits, leadership fatigue, and urgent succession decisions. Joan Brown, COO of . . . . . . . . .
The New Rules of Nonprofit Donor Engagement Are Here
Nonprofit donor engagement strategies for 2026 are changing rapidly as donor expectations, technology, and economic realities reshape fundraising. Kimberly O'Donnell, Chief Fundraising Officer at . . . . . . . . .
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