As 2026 begins to take shape, nonprofit leaders are facing a familiar tension: balancing optimism with realism, and ambition with capacity. While no single strategy will define success in the year ahead, organizations that take time now to reflect, adapt, and align their priorities will be better positioned to respond to whatever comes next. Our nonprofit experts’ insights offer a starting point—grounded in experience, informed by data, and focused on helping nonprofits move forward with intention in an evolving landscape.