
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.
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Classic and modern fundraising tactics, systems and accountability.
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Why Data Hygiene Matters: Speeding Up Your Nonprofit
Nonprofits want the speed of automation and the promise of AI—but Alicia Eastvold, Department Leader for Client Technology Solutions at Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC), . . . . . . . . .
Scenario Planning In Uncertain Times: Keep the Mission Moving
Scenario planning often sounds like a board retreat buzzword, but in this Nonprofit Power Week episode it becomes a practical playbook with receipts. Director . . . . . . . . .
Federal Shutdown Realities for Nonprofits: What to Do Now
A very timely discussion with Derick Dreher of Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC) about what a federal budget stalemate really means for everyday nonprofit operations. . . . . . . . . .
Board Fundraising That Actually Works: 4 Roles, Zero Panic!
On this Fundraisers Friday, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall turn board jitters into momentum with a simple, generous framework: four board roles that . . . . . . . . .
Messaging That Keeps Donors: The Trust Triangle
Donor communication isn’t a seasonal chore—it’s the garden you tend all year. In this lively conversation, James Misner, Founder & Owner of The Kipos . . . . . . . . .
Signals From the Nonprofit Labor Market: Slowing The Revolving Door
Nonprofit hiring is not matching the national headlines, says Katie Warnock, founder and president of Staffing Boutique. While recent reports suggest softer job numbers . . . . . . . . .
Doing More With Less Using AI: Grant Drafts, Donor Trends, Board Stories—AI That Helps
AI isn’t a magic wand—but it can absolutely help nonprofits do more with less when you understand what it is, where it fits, and . . . . . . . . .
Third-Party Software Risks Nonprofits Overlook: Shadow IT, AI, and Donor Data
Nonprofits lean on outside platforms to save time and stretch budgets—but those relationships can quietly expose sensitive donor, client, and payment data. In this . . . . . . . . .
Prepping Your Nonprofit for Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday can feel like a moving target—but after this discussion with guest Jared Throneberry of Bloomerang, you’ll have a clear, energizing plan. Jared . . . . . . . . .












