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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.

Social Media During Upheaval

The abrupt shifts on Twitter have been more jarring than subtler shifts of the past, forcing many people and organizations to quickly consider their next steps for Twitter usage.

New FASB Standards for Reporting Leases Taking Effect

New standards for how to report leases are taking effect.

Student Loan Rollercoaster and How It Impacts Nonprofit Workers

This article tracks significant developments in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and separate proposed changes in law and policy regarding student debt cancellation and payment pauses.

Federal Reserve Data Reveals Continuing Disruption from COVID-19 Pandemic Among Organizations and Communities

Summary of the major findings from the Federal Reserve Survey looking at the impacts of COVID-19 on households, communities, and organizations.

Hire With Your Values

How can nonprofits attract, retain, and support talented staff members?

New Mastercard Rules Affecting Recurring Donations Will Now Be Optional for Most Nonprofits

MasterCard's new standards for recurring transactions will now be optional for nonprofits, unless a nonprofit merchant has “excessive” chargebacks or cardholder complaints for four consecutive months.

How to Increase Accessibility in Social Media Content

Planning content to ensure accessibility expands the audience and inherently expresses your organization’s commitment to equity and inclusion.