January 10, 2026
Here’s a management idea we may want to consider this upcoming year. Industry leaders who succeed in 2026 will possess the humility to grow alongside a dramatically changing nonprofit world. World events, artificial intelligence and shifting expectations require leaders to invest in their own personal development. By doing so, they strengthen their organizations, inspire their teams, and ensure they are prepared not just to manage today’s challenges, but to lead with clarity and confidence in a […]
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from | 501c3.buzz
February 16, 2026
Let’s Bust Assumptions (The following are prepared remarks from Jim Eskin’s acceptance as the Association of Fundraising Professionals-San Antonio & South Texas Chapter as the 2026 Outstanding Fundraising Professional.) To my knowledge that I am the oldest person ever to receive AFP Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award So, I am receiving an extra prize which is my choice of dinner with MacKenzie Scott, who has donated more than $26 billion with no strings attached since 2019, […]
from | NANOE News
February 16, 2026
Mission-Driven Leadership: Traits That Strengthen Nonprofit Teams take s a look at how effective business leadership in nonprofit organizations is the practice of moving people, money, and attention toward a mission—without burning out your team or drifting from your values. Most nonprofits don’t fail because the mission is weak. They stumble because leadership gets pulled into constant tradeoffs: program vs. overhead, urgency vs. sustainability, compassion vs. accountability. The best leaders make those tradeoffs visible, shared, […]
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Opinion & Guest Blogs
December 2, 2025
The Quiet Leader’s Advantage: How Introverts Turn Reflection Into Influence explores how in workplaces built for loud voices, introverts are often told to “speak up” or “lean in.”But what if the best leaders are the ones who listen deeply, think carefully, and lead quietly? Introverted leaders don’t win by outshouting others — they win by outthinking, out-preparing, and outlasting. TL;DR Introverts don’t need to “act extroverted” to lead. Their calm focus, empathy, and steady communication […]
October 23, 2025
How Nonprofits Can Increase Donations With Elev8’s Smart Fundraising Tools looks at ways to increase donations starting with removing friction and making giving effortless. Elev8 transforms everyday purchases into ongoing support through automated roundups, sponsor matches, and micro-donations. In this article, you’ll explore five simple ways to boost donations and build lasting donor relationships using Elev8’s seamless, donor-friendly technology. How nonprofits can increase donations often comes down to removing friction for donors and making giving […]
August 9, 2025
There are two existential and simultaneous currents flowing that pose Draconian threats to the vitality of American philanthropy. Unsurprisingly, they are directly related. They must be addressed substantively and immediately. The longer they are allowed to fester, the more difficult they will be to overcome. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Report, the national donor retention rate is hovering around 45%. Looking at it another way: For every 100 donors who support your organization this year, 55 […]