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.
BOARDS AND PLANNING
Equip your board and leadership team with strategy, governance and policy frameworks.
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Build financial clarity of budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stewardship practices.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Build your brand, tell your story, engage digital and network channels.
TECHNOLOGY
Leverage systems, data, automation and tools to amplify efficiency and impact.
FUNDING
Classic and modern fundraising tactics, systems and accountability.
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Mindset, Message, Method: A Roadmap to Nonprofit Fundraising Success
A winning fundraising strategy requires nonprofits to align their mindset, clarify their message, and consistently apply methods that prioritize donor engagement and community impact. . . . . . . . . .
How to Build a Nonprofit During Tough Times: The MVP Journey
Christine Sakdalan and Miguel Valentin of MVP (mvpoc.org) dive into the complexities of sustaining a nonprofit in a challenging funding environment. MVP’s mission to . . . . . . . . .
Breaking the Taboo: Discussing Nonprofit Salaries and Benefits
The delicate and often overlooked subject of compensation for nonprofit fundraisers! With hosts Julia Patrick and Tony Beall. The Fundraiser’s Friday duo highlight the . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Wellness Secrets: The Benefits of Being Giveful
Pat Shea, founder of BeingGiveful.com, opens our thinking about the wellness practice of being mindful and giving in the nonprofit world. Pat shares her . . . . . . . . .
Inside the World of Interim Nonprofit Leadership: Myths vs. Reality
A robust look at the interim profession, not just as a stopgap solution during executive changes, but as a strategic period for reflection, capacity . . . . . . . . .
A Legacy of Planned Giving Gets Personal (Teaching Nonprofits)
An emotional and thought-provoking episode with our guest, co-host, and friend, Wendy F. Adams. Wendy bravely shares her deeply personal story of gift legacies . . . . . . . . .
Fundraiser’s Certifications (Your Nonprofit Career Booster)
We’re discovering a flexible and accessible fundraising training program, designed to empower fundraisers at any stage of their careers. Our host is joined by Pearl . . . . . . . . .
Fundraisers Friday | Turning a Donor Frown Upside Down
How to handle unhappy donors and turn their dissatisfaction into renewed support, with Fundraisers Friday co-hosts Julia Patrick and Tony Beall. Whether it's over-solicitation, . . . . . . . . .
Telling Your Nonprofit’s Story – But Better!
This is a must-watch for anyone in the nonprofit world looking to refine their messaging and build stronger relationships with their supporters. Tune in . . . . . . . . .
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