
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.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFFING
Manage people, culture, operations and performance.
TECHNOLOGY
Leverage systems, data, automation and tools to amplify efficiency and impact.
BOARDS AND PLANNING
Equip your board and leadership team with strategy, governance and policy frameworks.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Build your brand, tell your story, engage digital and network channels.
FUNDING
Classic and modern fundraising tactics, systems and accountability.
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Why Cultural Humility Is a Leader’s Superpower in Nonprofit Work
Dr. Pierre Berastaín, Regional Director at the Centre for Public Impact, invites us into a powerful conversation about leadership, cultural humility, and living with . . . . . . . . .
Who Owns the Donor? Fundraiser vs. Structure Showdown
Bubble blowers, legacy gifts, and neighborly introductions—this session of Fundraisers Friday bubbles over with wit and wisdom from cohosts Julia C. Patrick and Tony . . . . . . . . .
Fear Isn’t the Enemy—It’s the Catalyst: Emotional EQ for Nonprofit Leaders
In a moment of transformational clarity, life and leadership coach George “Iceberg” Miller addresses what so many in the sector struggle with but rarely . . . . . . . . .
From One Video to $88 Million in Debt Forgiven: What Hospitals Don’t Tell Us!
Jared Walker, founder of Dollar For, shares how one TikTok video launched a national movement to eliminate medical debt through little-known hospital financial assistance . . . . . . . . .
Dogs Painting Live on Stage? How to Wow Donors!
What if your next fundraising event wasn’t just another rubber chicken gala—but a magnetic, mission-driven experience people couldn’t stop talking about? That’s exactly what . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Mergers: Smart Strategy or Last Resort?
Nonprofit mergers and acquisitions aren’t a sign of weakness—they're a powerful strategy for long-term viability and community impact. In this leading edge conversation, we . . . . . . . . .
Events, Donors, Deadlines: Managing Fundraiser’s Stress!
We engage in a candid, layered conversation about one of the sector’s least addressed yet most persistent realities: stress. Specifically, the stress experienced by . . . . . . . . .
Hope Over Fear: DEIB Leadership in a Testy Climate
In a conversation as timely as it is timeless, we welcome Gordon Sims, Director of Development at the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, to . . . . . . . . .
Inside a Disability-Inclusive Summer Camp: Lessons in Leadership
Dawn Trapp, CEO of the Civitan Foundation AZ, delivers an inspiring and detailed look into how her organization successfully runs a summer camp for . . . . . . . . .












