Nonprofit Management Guidance
From Mission-First to Mission-and-Resilience: How Nonprofits Must Manage Mounting Operating Challenges in 2026 and Beyond
For much of the past decade, many nonprofit organizations operated in an environment that, while complex, remained broadly manageable. Funding streams were imperfect but reasonably predictable, labor markets were tight but navigable, regulatory expectations evolved gradually, and organizational change could often be approached...
The DAF Dilemma: Why One-Size-Fits-All Guidance Fails Nonprofits
For nonprofit development professionals, guidance about donor-advised funds has emphasized a consistent message: organizations can benefit from cultivating DAF support. Conference sessions explore implementation strategies. Sponsors offer educational resources about enhancing organizational visibility. Consulting firms provide...
Donor Advised Funds: Part 1 – Strategic Assessment for Nonprofits
This comprehensive two-part series examines donor advised funds (DAFs) from a strategic nonprofit perspective. Part 1 provides a critical strategic assessment framework for nonprofits considering DAF cultivation, including market analysis, organizational readiness evaluation, and competitive positioning. It introduces a five-factor...
Donor Advised Funds: Part 2 – Implementation Guide for Nonprofits
This implementation guide represents Part 2 of a comprehensive two-part series on Donor Advised Fund (DAF) cultivation for nonprofit organizations. Part 1 provided strategic assessment tools including organizational readiness evaluation, competitive market analysis, and resource requirement planning to determine DAF cultivation...
2026 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Guide: Part 1 – Foundation & Assessment
Part 1 of the 2026 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Guide focuses on essential foundation building that organizations must complete before effective strategic implementation. This practical resource addresses six critical internal capacity areas: evaluating current plans, clarifying mission statements, environmental scanning, strategic...
2026 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Guide: Part 2 – Implementation & Integration
Part 2 shows you how to turn your strategic plan into real results. You've done the foundation work in Part 1—now it's time to make it work in the real world. This section covers nine practical strategies that bridge the gap between having a plan and actually using it: building community partnerships, measuring impact in ways funders...
Navigating the New Landscape: How Federal Tax Reform Changes Operations for Nonprofits, Foundations, and Educational Institutions
The recently enacted federal tax reform legislation, known as "The One Big Beautiful Bill," introduces significant changes affecting nonprofit organizations, private foundations, and higher education institutions. This analysis examines key provisions including expanded executive compensation excise taxes, tiered foundation and...
Navigating Uncertainty: 2025 Midyear Nonprofit Operating Review
The first half of 2025 has presented unprecedented challenges and opportunities for the nonprofit sector. Federal funding uncertainties stemming from executive orders and budget freezes have created operational instability, while approximately one-third of U.S. nonprofits receive some form of government support, making these policy...