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The big picture of the social sector, backed by data and expertise

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Ladies of Virtue staff.
Trends & Issues

Stop mistaking Black girls’ resilience for a lack of need

Many funders mistake Black girls’ resilience for self-sufficiency. One nonprofit CEO explains how philanthropy can invest more in Black girls by providing unrestricted funding for long-term impact.

July 8, 2026 | By Jamila Trimuel
Nonprofit workers at a soup kitchen.
Data & Insights

Key takeaways from Giving USA on 2025 philanthropy trends

Discover key takeaways from Giving USA’s latest report on philanthropy trends, which shows $617 billion in total charitable giving but a decline in individual giving.

July 7, 2026 | By Kyoko Uchida
A person looking at foundation payout rate across the U.S.
Data & Insights

Foundation giving is up—but what about the payout rate?

The foundation payout rate is usually locked in at five percent, even as nonprofits face a funding crisis. New survey data reveals what has and hasn’t changed when it comes to foundation giving.

July 6, 2026 | By Grace Sato
Fiscal sponsor and nonprofit worker shaking hands.
Trends & Issues

Setting the record straight: What people get wrong about fiscal sponsorships

Fiscal sponsorships are widely misunderstood—and the myths can do real damage. Two fiscal sponsor CEOs set the record straight on accountability, capacity, and long-term support.

July 1, 2026 | By Alicia Lara and Jennifer Hoffman

Tips & Training

Fundraising data that matters: Working with fewer metrics can lead to better decisions

More fundraising data doesn’t always mean better decisions. Learn how nonprofits can identify the right metrics and build a data strategy that actually improves their fundraising performance.

June 24, 2026 By Allison Willner
A CCS Solutions panel on fundraising data.

Tips & Training

How rural nonprofits can build visibility and connection

Rural nonprofits face unique challenges. Learn how practical strategies around collaboration, peer support, and relationship building can help them build visibility and expand their reach.

June 23, 2026 By Brian Schultz
A group of participants having a discussion at the Wyoming Nonprofit Network Conference.

Trends & Issues

Nonprofit sustainability: When closure is the right choice

Nonprofit sustainability isn’t always achievable; in some cases, closure can be the most responsible choice. One organization shares what a planned wind-down looks like done right.

June 15, 2026 By Yvonne Thomas, Elizabeth Stokely, and Alena Owen
Global WA evaluating their strategy.

Trends & Issues

Candid at an inflection point

Ann Mei Chang reflects on what makes Candid’s data essential to the social sector and why a data-first strategy positions the organization to lead through disruption.

June 10, 2026 By Ann Mei Chang
Ann Mei Chang at Candid's annual staff retreat.

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 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

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.

May 12, 2026 By Devontá Dickey
A session on grantee-funder power dynamics.

Trends & Issues

Making high-stakes decisions during organizational changes: What to continue and where to invest

Organizational changes at nonprofits demand decisions without a clear roadmap. The CEO of National Arts Strategies shares what she learned navigating her own organization’s structural change—and what frameworks are missing.

May 6, 2026 By Gail Crider
National Arts Strategies discussing organizational changes.

Trends & Issues

Nonprofit internships: Empowering youth, building a passionate workforce

Learn how nonprofit internships can give high school students a path into meaningful work and provide organizations with a stronger talent pipeline.

April 28, 2026 By Julie Lammers
Young students working in a food kitchen.