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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Equip your board and leadership team with strategy, governance and policy frameworks.
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Classic and modern fundraising tactics, systems and accountability.
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Revenue Diversification for Nonprofits: The Egg or the Basket?
Cohosts Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall tackle a fundraising trap that quietly keeps nonprofits stressed and stuck: betting everything on one revenue source. . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofits and the AI Risk: Stop the Chaos Start the Strategy
AI isn’t a “someday” conversation for nonprofits anymore it’s a right-now operational decision with governance, risk, and staff behavior at the center. Joshua Peskay, . . . . . . . . .
Your Donors Are the Hero: How to Position Your Nonprofit as the Guide
We visit with Kate Berkey, a StoryBrand guide for nonprofits, to talk about something that affects every organization’s bottom line — whether they realize . . . . . . . . .
Scarcity Is Not a Strategy—Build a Nonprofit Revenue Engine Instead
What does it take for a nonprofit to grow from “we’re getting by” to “we’re building a real engine for impact”? In this energizing . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Development Is Not a Department It’s a Mindset!
Nonprofit leaders are staring down a new funding reality and Ben Cooley, CEO of Maxwell and Marie, arrives with the kind of energy that . . . . . . . . .
Inside Fundraisers Friday: Real Questions Real Answers
This lively Fundraisers forum delivers real-world guidance on the operational side of fundraising and nonprofit management. Cohosts Julia Patrick and Tony Beall tackle a . . . . . . . . .
Abundance Mindset Meets Real Metrics: Donor’s Expectations in 2026
In this energizing conversation, Ann Fellman, Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomerang, provides a data-forward look at what donors will expect in 2026—and what that . . . . . . . . .
Board Meetings Are Broken—Here’s the Fix Nonprofits Need
Every nonprofit says they want board meetings that are strategic, energizing, and worth everyone’s time. And yet… so many board meetings still feel like . . . . . . . . .
The Wealth Transfer Is Here: Why Gen X Is the Decision-Maker You’re Missing
The Great Wealth Transfer is already in motion, and Gen X is standing in the receiving line! Wendy F. Adams, CFRE, CEO of Cultivate for . . . . . . . . .
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