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What’s Keeping Nonprofit Leaders Up at Night in 2025 — and How to Lead Through It

NonProfit PRO

The past several months have been challenging for nonprofits, so NonProfit PRO spoke with experts on what nonprofits can do to set themselves up for success.

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It’s Time For Nonprofits To Collaborate, Communicate, Coordinate Like Never Before

Bloomerang

It has long made compelling sense that nonprofits find both formal and informal ways to work together for mutual benefit. With 1.5 million nonprofits there is too much shared if not duplicate mission space. We cringe when we hear well-intended men and women talk about establishing new nonprofits. The overarching goal is to provide the most effective and cost-efficient solutions to the myriad challenges facing the world.

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Stepping Away Without Losing Momentum: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Actually Take a Break

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Stepping Away Without Losing Momentum: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Actually Take a Break If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll rest when this campaign is over,” only to find yourself neck-deep in another event or emergency—this post is for you. Running a nonprofit means wearing a lot of hats, and sometimes it feels like everything would fall apart if you took one off, even briefly.

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5 Proven Ways to Increase Payroll Donations at Your Nonprofit

Double the Donation

For organizations seeking consistent and reliable funding, payroll donations represent a powerful yet often underutilized resource. These employee-led giving programs enable donors to contribute small amounts from each paycheck—amounts that accumulate to provide significant support over time. However, many nonprofits struggle to fully tap into this opportunity.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Digital Transformation for Nonprofits: Tools & Examples

Donorbox

Did you know that nonprofits that embrace digital tools are 3.5 times more likely (38% vs. 11%) to achieve their mission goals? If you feel like your nonprofit is still playing catch-up where technology is concerned, you’re not alone! For years, nonprofits have been slower to adopt digital tools compared to for-profit companies. Why? Budgets […] The post Digital Transformation for Nonprofits: Tools & Examples appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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How understanding how your brain works can make you a better leader

Fast Company Tech

What if the key to being a better manager isn’t found in a new productivity hack, a different feedback framework, or a time management app—but in understanding the three-pound organ inside your head that runs the show: your brain? Most leadership advice focuses on what you should do. Neuroscience helps explain why some things work—and why others fail, despite your best intentions.

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Why Nonprofit Strategic Planning Matters: How to Fuel Growth and Fundraising Success

DonorPerfect

Align Your Team, Guide Growth, and Drive Donor Engagement Despite the benefits, approximately 50% of nonprofit organizations do not have a strategic plan. Is your nonprofit leading with confidence or reacting to the next opportunity? If you’re stuck in reactive mode, you’re not alone. Nonprofit strategic planning helps organizations like yours shift from surviving to […] The post Why Nonprofit Strategic Planning Matters: How to Fuel Growth and Fundraising Success appeared first on Nonprofi

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In a new era for the nonprofit ecosystem, collaboration is key to survival

Candid

Recent federal funding cuts have had a deep and widespread impact on the nonprofit sector. An analysis by Candid found that over 14,000 nonprofits would deplete their reserves within three months without government grants, putting an estimated 2.8 million jobs at risk and impacting nearly every U.S. county. As government support dwindles—for free school lunches, community health clinics, housing initiatives, etc.

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Like humans, AI is forcing institutions to rethink their purpose

VentureBeat

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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4 Ways to Decide On Your Annual Nonprofit Fundraising Events

NonProfit Hub

4 Ways to Decide On Your Annual Nonprofit Fundraising Events When you sit down with your team to plan the year’s fundraisers, where do you start? Do you prioritize finances, donor behavior, marketing opportunities , or something else? How do you choose fundraisers that bring in the funds your nonprofit needs to thrive, engage supporters, and inspire lasting support?

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The Simple Email Strategy That Doubles Donor Retention (And Why Most Nonprofits Skip It)

Pamela Grow

Here’s a sobering statistic: Only 23% of first-time donors give a second gift according to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ latest research. Let that sink in for a moment. Nearly 8 out of 10 people who believe in your mission enough to make their first donation will never give again. But here’s what’s encouraging: It doesn’t have to be this way.

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Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Nonprofit Annual Report That Inspires Action

Elevation

How to Create an Annual Report That Truly Engages Your Audience Annual reports are more than a compliance requirement; they’re a key opportunity to connect with your audience. For nonprofits, they offer a chance to celebrate achievements, increase donor trust, and share the vision for the future. However, the process can feel daunting. What should you include?

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Foundation funding by state: Where do grant dollars come from and where do they go? 

Candid

Foundations award billions of dollars in grants across the United States each year. One question we often hear is: Where does all that funding come from, and where does it go? Now, with Candid’s two new dashboards— Grant recipients by state and Foundations by state —on Tableau Public , you can explore both questions for yourself. The dashboards’ maps and graphs show grant dollars from two complementary perspectives: funding awarded to nonprofits in each state, and funding awarded by private and

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Robotaxis are quietly recording everything, and police are using the footage

TechSpot

In April, the Los Angeles Police Department released video footage captured by a Waymo robotaxi as part of a hit-and-run investigation (below). The brief and grainy clip shows the moments before a speeding, human-operated vehicle struck a pedestrian. Notably, the LAPD later released the footage – labeled "Waymo Confidential Commercial.

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Sprouts Foundation to Award $3M in Grants to Nonprofits Focused on Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

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Fundraising for Food Banks: FAQs + 5 Innovative Strategies 

Allegiance Group

In 2023, 47.4 million people lived in food-insecure households, underscoring the continued need for effective fundraising for food banks. The demand for food pantries is expected to rise as inflation and grocery bills increase, putting more pressure on these vital services. Food insecurity means the household is “uncertain of having or unable to acquire enough food to meet the needs of all its members.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Funder transparency in action: Why The Kresge Foundation values its Candid profile

Candid

For several years in a row, The Kresge Foundation has earned a Candid Seal of Transparency by publishing information about our organization on our Candid profile , just as hundreds of thousands of nonprofit organizations maintain their own profiles. As a grantmaker, this sends a powerful message. Maintaining a Candid profile enables our grantmaking team to keep our philanthropic ideals—transparency, equity, and community—centered in our day-to-day work.

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Inside the firm turning eerie blank streaming ads into useful nonprofit messages

Ars Technica

StreamTV Insider provided flights from New York City to Denver and two nights of accommodation so Ars could attend its StreamTV Show. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. DENVER—Ads shown while you're streaming shows or movies are disruptive enough. But there's something uniquely eerie about what you see when a connected TV (CTV) platform fails to sell ad inventory.

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21 Donor Recognition Examples: How to Thank Donors Well

CauseVox

When’s the last time you received a great thank you? I once volunteered to help raise some extra funds for our nonprofit. The event lasted an entire Saturday after an already busy week. On Monday, I walked into my office to see a handwritten thank you note from our CEO on my desk. This experience demonstrated just one of many donor recognition examples.

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How your board can better support staff training

Charity Village

In the evolving landscape of the nonprofit and charitable sector, effective staff training is a critical factor for organizational success and sustainability. One of the key ways that the board of directors can work towards a sustainable future is to foster an organizational culture that prioritizes and encourages professional development. Supporting training for staff and […] The post How your board can better support staff training appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Unlock the Secrets to Transformational Donor Relationships

Greater Giving

Speakers Julianne Read, Director of Fundraising Events, Kilbreath Events Webinar Summary This webinar hosted by Greater Giving on Webinar Wednesday focused on transforming donor relationships from transactional to transformational, fostering long-lasting connections. Moderated by Taylor of Greater Giving, the session featured insights from Julianne Reed, a seasoned fundraiser and event planner, and Malcolm Nelson, principal at Saint Therese Catholic Public Academy.

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How To Turn a First Gift into a Heartfelt Connection

Allegiance Group

Think of an exceptional experience you’ve had with a commercial brand. Perhaps this business always seems to know what you need, when you need it. Or maybe it goes above and beyond to determine what you like and tailor interactions and offerings accordingly. Companies are getting better and better at delivering personalized, engaging experiences to their customers, and they’re being rewarded with deep loyalty.

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Customer Story: How the Inaugural H2gO Challenge Campaign Raised Over $200K

CauseVox

What if every step you took could help someone gain access to clean water for life? That’s the idea behind Well Aware’s inaugural H2gO Challenge, a campaign launched in April 2025 that brought together hundreds of participants to walk, run, and fundraise for clean water access in East Africa. The initiative invited people to walk 30 miles over the course of a month, while raising awareness of the daily trek many women and girls make to collect water.

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Your Step-by-Step Guide for Planning a Successful Charity Event Auction

NonProfit PRO

Free eBook to Your Step-by-Step Guide for Planning a Successful Charity Event Auction Create an impactful charity event auction in 8 steps.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!