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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.

Engaging volunteers to become advocates for nonprofits
The best volunteer programs don’t just fill shifts, they build advocates. Learn what turns volunteers into advocates who recruit, donate, and champion your nonprofit’s mission.

Who funds your nonprofit? Fighting misperceptions
Nonprofit funding data is public—but it’s often outdated, incomplete, or misunderstood. Learn what Forms 990 do and don’t reveal, and how to protect your organization against common misconceptions.

Redesigning funder-grantee power dynamics
Traditional funder-grantee power dynamics keep nonprofits performing instead of sharing. See how one foundation redesigned convenings with its grantees to unlock candor and collective learning.









