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Two young nonprofit professionals learning how to use their donor management software.
Trends & Issues

Do nonprofits see donor management software as helpful for fundraising?

Nonprofits are loyal to their donor management software, but few say it’s actually helping them raise money. New survey data reveals why, and how to get more from your investment.

June 4, 2026 | By Karen Graham
Colleagues learning how to reduce their AI footprint.
Tips & Training

What to know about AI’s environmental impact and how to minimize it

AI’s environmental impact is real. Discover practical ways to reduce your organization’s AI footprint without giving up the tools that help you do your work.

June 3, 2026 | By Nicole Kerson
A GoFundMe panel on engaging Gen Z.
Trends & Issues

Engaging Gen Z: What nonprofits need to know about the generation reshaping generosity

New research shows Gen Z already outpaces older adults in generosity. Here’s how your nonprofit can start engaging Gen Z donors to meet their giving patterns.

June 2, 2026 | By Steve Froehlich and Woodrow Rosenbaum
An older couple opening a DAF account.
Tips & Training

Doubling down on DAFs: 5 tips to grow donor-advised fund grants

There are nearly 690,000 traditional DAF accounts holding billions in ungranted funds. Learn how nonprofits can tap into that opportunity and grow their donor-advised fund grants.

June 1, 2026 | By Steve Latham

Trends & Issues

Do nonprofits see donor management software as helpful for fundraising?

Nonprofits are loyal to their donor management software, but few say it’s actually helping them raise money. New survey data reveals why, and how to get more from your investment.

June 4, 2026 By Karen Graham
Two young nonprofit professionals learning how to use their donor management software.

Tips & Training

What to know about AI’s environmental impact and how to minimize it

AI’s environmental impact is real. Discover practical ways to reduce your organization’s AI footprint without giving up the tools that help you do your work.

June 3, 2026 By Nicole Kerson
Colleagues learning how to reduce their AI footprint.

Trends & Issues

Engaging Gen Z: What nonprofits need to know about the generation reshaping generosity

New research shows Gen Z already outpaces older adults in generosity. Here’s how your nonprofit can start engaging Gen Z donors to meet their giving patterns.

June 2, 2026 By Steve Froehlich and Woodrow Rosenbaum
A GoFundMe panel on engaging Gen Z.

Tips & Training

Doubling down on DAFs: 5 tips to grow donor-advised fund grants

There are nearly 690,000 traditional DAF accounts holding billions in ungranted funds. Learn how nonprofits can tap into that opportunity and grow their donor-advised fund grants.

June 1, 2026 By Steve Latham
An older couple opening a DAF account.

Trends & Issues

Why 1 in 4 donors plan to give less and how direct mail might help

Direct mail is back—and Gen Z donors are leading the charge. New research reveals how nonprofits can use direct mail and donor insights to maintain giving in an uncertain economy.

May 28, 2026 By Kyoko Uchida
A young woman checking her mail.

Trends & Issues

Are nonprofit leaders unknowingly taking a ‘scarcity vow’?

Many nonprofit leaders have unknowingly taken a scarcity vow—quietly accepting less so the work can continue. Here’s what it costs, and what funders and boards must do differently.

May 27, 2026 By Esther Saehyun Lee
A woman leader putting on a brave face in front of her diverse team.

Trends & Issues

Nonprofit lobbying: Public charities have more influence than they think

Most nonprofits think they can’t lobby—but that’s a myth. Public charities have broad legal rights to engage in nonprofit lobbying and influence legislation without risking tax-exempt status.

May 26, 2026 By Grace Sato
Capital Hill against a bar chart.

Trends & Issues

Nonprofit burnout by design: How lack of philanthropic support impacts women of color nonprofit leaders

Nonprofit burnout among women of color leaders isn’t a personal failing—it’s a structural one. New research shows what funders must do differently to support equitable grantmaking practices.

May 20, 2026 By Natanja Craig Oquendo
A team of diverse women dealing with nonprofit burnout.

Trends & Issues

Combining funding with mentorship for sustainable nonprofit capacity building

Nonprofit capacity building works best when funding comes with mentorship. See how one credit union rebuilt operations, governance, and long-term sustainability with both.

May 19, 2026 By Chris Crothers and Carl S. Brown
Members of the Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union.

Trends & Issues

Nonprofits face financial instability: How the sector is faring

Nonprofit financial instability is rising fast, with many leaders reporting concerns and increased deficits. New research from The Center for Effective Philanthropy reveals how organizations are adapting to survive.

May 18, 2026 By Caroline Gasparini
A group of colleagues concerned about their nonprofit's financial instability.