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Leadership Through Uncertainty: When Nonprofits Face Constant Pressure
Nonprofit leadership through uncertainty requires a clear mission, an adaptable operating strategy, and the ability to look beyond the crisis immediately in front of you. Brian Wenke, Executive Director of It Gets Better, shares how the organization is evolving its . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Layoffs Without the Drama or Damage
Nonprofit workforce reduction planning requires far more than identifying positions and announcing layoffs. Casey Williams of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore explains how nonprofit leaders can restructure responsibly, reduce organizational risk, and preserve dignity throughout an extraordinarily difficult business decision. The process . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Financial Planning for Constant Change
Nonprofit financial planning for constant change requires more than approving an annual budget and revisiting it months later. Taylor MacDonald, CEO of Martus, and Dan Holcomb of JMT Consulting explain how nonprofits can use scenario planning, rolling forecasts, cash flow . . . . . . . . .
Nearly 2 Million Nonprofits: How Do Donors Decide?
Behavioral science for nonprofit fundraising reveals why good intentions do not always become donations and how nonprofits can design a donor experience that makes giving easier, more confident, and more rewarding. Eleni Fischer and Julia Toffoli of ideas42 share . . . . . . . . .
What Happens When Philanthropy Starts Building Businesses?
Philanthropy can strengthen communities by investing not only in nonprofit programs, but also in the entrepreneurs, business-support organizations, and local infrastructure that drives economic mobility. How philanthropy supports small business growth is becoming a key question for foundations, nonprofit . . . . . . . . .
Is Fundraising Now a Data Job? Metrics, Ethics, and Donor Trust
Data-driven nonprofit fundraising can strengthen donor retention, improve communications, and support better decisions—but the numbers can’t replace human judgment! In this Fundraisers Friday conversation, Julia Patrick and Tony Beall explore how nonprofit teams can use donor data, CRM systems, . . . . . . . . .
Governance Before Gadgets! AI Strategy for Nonprofit Leaders
AI strategy for nonprofit leaders is no longer a future-planning exercise. AI is already influencing fundraising decisions, staff workflows, donor research, website visibility, and how prospective supporters evaluate nonprofit organizations. Darren Richards, Founder and Director of Charity AI Partners, explains . . . . . . . . .
Why Nonprofits Lose Momentum: 8 Systems That Drive Results
Why do nonprofits lose momentum after creating an inspiring vision or strategic plan? Doug Paul, Founder and CEO of Impact Co., explains how nonprofit operational systems, leadership clarity, performance measures, and consistent workplace rhythms turn ambition into measurable results. After . . . . . . . . .
The Quiet DEI Shift Happening Inside Nonprofit Hiring
As DEI language changes across states, workplaces, and political environments, nonprofit leaders face a pressing operational question: Can the terminology change without weakening the mission? Staffing expert Katie Warnock examines what this means for recruitment, representation, board leadership, and organizational . . . . . . . . .