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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From Invisible to Influential: How Nonprofit Leaders Build Presence
We sat down with Amos Balongo, keynote speaker and communications coach, to explore a subject rarely discussed in the nonprofit space — personal visibility. . . . . . . . . .
The Nonprofit Circles That Matter: Staff—Board—Donor—Constituent
Craig Shelley, CEO of Schultz & Williams, joins Show host Julia Patrick, as they examine how philanthropy and nonprofit leadership are being reshaped under . . . . . . . . .
Joint Fundraising That Actually Works: For Collab Events and Small Teams
Joint fundraising: bold idea, complicated feelings. On this Fundraisers Friday, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall swap real-world stories and field notes on how . . . . . . . . .
Are Donors Wrong About Nonprofit’s Overhead? The Myth Exposed!
The phrase “overhead myth” still haunts the nonprofit world like a stubborn ghost. Host Julia C. Patrick sits down with Adam Holzberg, Partner and . . . . . . . . .
Temp Work That Boosts Your Nonprofit Career: How to Get Hired Fast
Temporary work isn’t a consolation prize—it’s a lever. In this candid conversation, Staffing Boutique’s Director of Recruitment, Dana Scurlock, reframes the temp path as . . . . . . . . .
Stop Chasing Unicorn Donors! Start Growing Loyal Givers!
Fundraising folklore says the “one big donor” will save the day! Katie Gaston, Director of Product Marketing at Bloomerang, dismantles that ‘chase’ and replaces . . . . . . . . .
Where the Best Fundraising Talent Actually Looks For Jobs
Year-end momentum is real—and so is the pressure. In this Fundraisers Friday conversation, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall get practical about recruiting fundraising . . . . . . . . .
From Zero to 10,000 Scholars: Inside a Nonprofit’s Rapid Expansion
The nonprofit, Dwyer Workforce Development, is rewriting what “possible” looks like for a young, fast-scaling nonprofit. In this compelling conversation, CEO Barb Clapp traces . . . . . . . . .
Persuasion Skills Nonprofit Teams Can Use Today
Nonprofits don’t just need more messages—they need messages that move people. In this fast-paced episode we welcome persuasion instructor and longtime marketer Dean Batson . . . . . . . . .
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