The nonprofit sector is in the middle of what Instrumentl calls “The New Funding Rush.” Their recent report  reveals that 85 percent of nonprofits are feeling the effects of federal funding changes, and more than 90 percent are adjusting their strategies. Organizations are applying for more grants, pursuing new funding sources, and working hard to stay ahead of uncertainty. This reshuffling of the funding landscape is both a challenge and an opportunity. As more organizations

I attended a recent conference session that left me thinking deeply about how nonprofits work together. Collaborations thrive when leaders prioritize shared mission over individual organizational success.

Jim Fruchterman’s recent article in Stanford Social Innovation Review, “Kill the Dinosaurs,” is a wake-up call to the nonprofit sector. His message is clear: if we want to solve today’s most pressing social problems, we must stop clinging to outdated models and start embracing innovation, especially through technology and data. I couldn’t agree more.

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Nonprofit leaders know that the ground has shifted under them many times over the past several years. Government contracts have come under pressure, foundations have adjusted priorities, and the lingering effects of the pandemic still shape day-to-day operations. More recently, sudden federal funding cuts and delayed payments have left organizations wondering whether they can sustain the programs their communities rely on. In response, many boards and executive directors have