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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 that can lead to a credible fundraising conversation. Shahar Brukner, Co-Founder, President, and CRO of Impala . . . . . . . . .
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? Dr. Akilah Watkins, President and CEO of Independent Sector, joins us for a far-reaching conversation about . . . . . . . . .
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 tools and workplace-giving platforms to decide which organizations to support, nonprofits must ensure their mission, impact, . . . . . . . . .
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, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall take on a tough leadership question: what happens when a . . . . . . . . .
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 constant change impact organizations across the sector, leaders are discovering that resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness . . . . . . . . .
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 are making it easy, clear, and compelling for supporters to take action. We welcome Mary Crogan, . . . . . . . . .
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 must rethink how they identify, recruit, and support the next generation of nonprofit CEOs. Dana Scurlock, . . . . . . . . .
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 Third Sector Company, explains how interim leadership can help nonprofit boards move beyond crisis hiring and . . . . . . . . .
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 Bonterra, shares fresh research and practical insights from Bonterra's 2026 Impact Report to help nonprofit leaders . . . . . . . . .
Build Powerful Coalitions: Scarcity May Be Your Nonprofit’s Greatest Advantage!
When resources are limited, nonprofits often assume they need more funding. But what if scarcity is actually the catalyst for stronger partnerships? In this episode, Van Ton-Quinlivan, Founder and CEO of Futuro Health, shares how nonprofits, employers, educators, and community . . . . . . . . .
The 2-Second Marketing Rule
Nonprofit marketing strategy using neuroscience can help organizations create messages that earn attention, build trust, and move donors toward engagement. Sally Mildren, CEO and Chief Strategist of CommonWell Marketing, shares why effective nonprofit marketing starts with how the human brain . . . . . . . . .
Don’t Hook Donors on Emergencies
Nonprofit crisis fundraising strategy is not about making every donor message sound urgent—it is about knowing when urgency is real, how to communicate it honestly, and how to keep donor trust intact. In this Fundraisers Friday episode, Julia C. Patrick . . . . . . . . .