The National Council of Nonprofits champions, connects, and informs nonprofits across the country. We identify emerging trends, share proven practices, and promote solutions that benefit charitable nonprofits and the people and communities they serve. On this page, you can find the latest editions of our free e-newsletters, articles on trends and emerging issues, and reports & data.
Latest Insights and Analyses
Rallying Support for Nonprofits
Three variations on the theme of how nonprofits can demonstrate to policymakers that the services charitable organizations provide are essential, are enormously well supported by the public, and must be respected and properly funded.
Military Spouses: Untapped Talent for Nonprofit Employers?
Many nonprofits are still struggling to recruit talent for open positions. Some may be interested in the MSFP program, which matches military spouses with employers for a 12-week paid fellowship.
Previewing the Forthcoming Report on the Continuing Nonprofit Workforce Shortage Crisis
We’ll soon be releasing the data from the recent Nonprofit Workforce Survey. The short answer: the workforce shortage is still a big issue for nonprofits.
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Featured reports and resources
A Storm is Brewing: The Accountant Shortage Is Already Affecting Nonprofits
Nonprofits have historically struggled to recruit and retain accountants, controllers, and CFOs. That struggle is about to get worse due to demographics, impacting both staffing and costs.
Nonprofit Workforce Shortages: A Crisis That Affects Everyone
While job vacancies in the government and business sectors may cause disappointment, the lack of adequate nonprofit staffing means the public suffers delayed or complete loss of needed services.