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The Power of Nonprofit Repositioning: An Alternative to Scenario Planning

Guest author Steve Zimmerman of Spectrum Nonprofit Services discusses how traditional scenario planning is inadequate for nonprofits facing today’s extreme uncertainty. Rather than predicting specific future events, scenario positioning helps organizations prepare to act quickly by deeply understanding their financial position, community role, and operational levers.

Pandemic Relief Is Ending, and What It Means to Nonprofits and Foundations

NCN’s President & CEO Tim Delaney analyzes the pressures that will be added to nonprofits once pandemic relief, already phasing out, is terminated in all areas.

New Data and Resources on Volunteers

Nonprofits that rely on volunteers may find new reports on volunteering to be of interest.

Where Should My Nonprofit Keep Its Operating Cash?

Nonprofits likely want cash reserves to be held risk-free and “liquid." Most bank and credit union deposits are insured to an extent, but what are the limits and what can be done to minimize risk?

Common Sense Warns Nonprofits to Get Prepared

Tim Delaney, NCN's President & CEO, examines what a perilously divided Congress might mean for nonprofits, ways to prepare for looming economic threats, and where opportunities remain.

5 Ways to Simplify Your Data Practices So You Can Focus on Your Mission

Kenzie Strong of ResultsLab shares ways to simplify, streamline, and document your data collection practices – and make sure they’re aligned with your mission.

Nonprofits Can Benefit from Energy-Efficient Tax Deduction

Nonprofits can now benefit from tax deductions if they install energy-efficient equipment in new or renovated buildings that they own.

Fundraising Trends – Data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project

FEP’s third quarter report shows donor acquisition and retention continue to fall. Our analysis shares insights, guidance, and resources you can use.