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Scale brings opportunity. It also brings pressure. Large nonprofits sit at the center of complex ecosystems: multiple programs, multiple communities, multiple funders, multiple definitions of success. Expectations rise with every additional dollar raised and every new site launched. Boards want clarity. Funders want proof. Communities want to see how lives are improving. As we look ahead to 2026, the large nonprofits that stand out are not those with the biggest budgets or lo

As we look ahead to 2026, the organizations that will truly stand out are not just those doing good work; but those proving it, learning from it, and openly sharing what works.

For many years, nonprofit funding followed a familiar pattern. Organizations articulated their mission, shared compelling stories, reported activity, and relied on donor loyalty to sustain the work. That pattern is breaking down. Donors continue to care deeply about social good. What has changed is how they decide where their money goes. One of the clearest indicators of this shift is the rise of impact investing. While often framed as a financial innovation, impact investing

A recent NonProfit PRO article by Richard Perry, 4 Steps to Address the Disconnect Between Programs and Fundraising , raises a concern that many nonprofit leaders recognize immediately. Fundraising staff often struggle to describe their own organization’s programs with clarity and confidence. The article uses the comparison of a retail store to show how awkward this situation can be. A store associate who cannot identify what sits on the shelves or how products are organized