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We've all been there. A great conversation with a donor ignites a flame. The donor leaves feeling inspired and motivated. They’re enthusiastic and perhaps they even offer to connect with people in their network to invite them to support your effort. Or maybe they suggest a campaign. You feel momentum building and see an opportunity...but

February 17, 2026

Endowment Building

The $84/Month Playbook: Turn a Tax Break into a Donor Pipeline

Paul Yeghiayan, CFRE

Most nonprofits are trying to solve the same problem right now: Fewer people are giving. Not fewer dollars. But fewer donors. Participation declines are eroding the fabric of philanthropic giving in the U.S. Starting in 2026, the tax code offers something rare: a simple, donor-friendly incentive that standard deduction taxpayers (non-itemizers) can use. Read on

February 17, 2026

Strategic Planning

Act, Don’t React: Strategic Planning in Changing Times

Kaitlyn Kendall-Sperry

“We don’t have time for strategy; we’re just trying to survive.” I heard this quote from a nonprofit leader, in response to the dramatic turmoil facing nonprofits in 2025. I took two things from the leader’s statement. First, we’re in crisis response mode. And second, strategy slows us down. Read on to learn about a

February 17, 2026

Governance, News

Two Hats, One Responsibility: The Art of Nonprofit Board Service

Jenny Bergman

Nonprofit board members are often recruited for what they bring. Their expertise, their networks, their lived experience, their judgment. People who know things. People with opinions. And that is a good thing. The real magic of a strong board happens when members are able to use both of the hats they wear to the fullest,

February 17, 2026

Capacity Building

The Profound Effects of an Abundance Mindset

Susan Brekelmans, CFRE

An abundance mindset helps you recognize the inherent possibilities of your organization, your colleagues, and your donors—instead of focusing on what you don’t have. It’s an empowering and motivating starting point for any objective. With an abundance mindset, you assume you will reach your goal and start identifying the steps needed to get there—instead of

February 17, 2026

Nonprofit Technology

Why Most Nonprofits Aren’t Using AI (Yet)

Lori Gatmaitan

Artificial intelligence (AI) is appearing everywhere right now, from conference agendas to board conversations, vendor demonstrations, and strategic plans. The appeal? Rapid transformation: smarter targeting, automated engagement, predictive insight. Yet, many nonprofit organizations are wary. Adoption remains exploratory, selective, or paused altogether. With that context in mind, the opportunity is not simply to adopt AI,

February 17, 2026

Executive Search

Empty Seats, Big Goals: Nonprofit Staffing in Times of Uncertainty

Adam Fazio

Will multiple transitions and financial uncertainty jeopardize a search process, or will they become an asset to allow an incoming leader to make their mark? The answer depends on the situation. Success is much more likely with clarity about roles and accountability, a data-driven plan with flexibility to account for financial and political uncertainty, and

February 17, 2026

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Why Donor Enthusiasm Isn’t the Same as Campaign Readiness

The $84/Month Playbook: Turn a Tax Break into a Donor Pipeline

Act, Don’t React: Strategic Planning in Changing Times

Two Hats, One Responsibility: The Art of Nonprofit Board Service

The Profound Effects of an Abundance Mindset

Why Most Nonprofits Aren’t Using AI (Yet)

Empty Seats, Big Goals: Nonprofit Staffing in Times of Uncertainty

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