On this page, you can browse the extended archive of the Nonprofit Essentials (formerly Nonprofit Knowledge Monthly) newsletter.
2024
- December | The topics you’ve been asking about, lessons from GivingTuesday, and more
- November | Continuing to advance equity, considering closure, building organizational culture and resilience, & more
- October | Election activities, combatting misinformation, and more
- Special Edition | A new era in government grantmaking starts today
- September | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage, new data on nonprofit workforce issues, and upcoming events
- August | Combatting burnout, a tagline journey, National Voter Registration Day, and more
- July | Disability pride, parting wisdom, voter engagement, and more
- June | The legacy of nonprofits, stand-out nonprofit communications, voter engagement, and more
- May | Overtime rules, recurring giving, federal grants webinar, risk management event, and more
- April | Big news for government-nonprofit contracting, deadline nears for PSLF, new cybersecurity tools, & more
- March | How your nonprofit can access federal funding, IRS data glitch, human-centered AI, combatting online hate
- February | Declining interest in leadership jobs at nonprofits, scam targeting nonprofits, free webinar, and more
- January | Advancing equity with RFIs, free webinar for accessing funds, building trust through data privacy, & more
2023
- December | Tips for first meetings with funders, equitable hiring practices, and more
- November | The importance of cash management, visual storytelling, two national webinar opportunities, and more
- October | AI in Fundraising, Building Support for Cybersecurity, Exciting Grants Reform Proposal, and more
- September | Workforce shortage solutions; key steps to strengthen organizations; goals for new development directors?
- August | Disasters in Hawai`i & elsewhere; performance evaluation; web traffic after a new site launches
- Special Edition | 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey Results: Communities Suffer as Nonprofit Workforce Shortage Crisis Continues
- July | PSLF is even better; affirmative action; gratitude and warning to funders; climate grant; & more
- June | New jobs data from Idealist, 4-day work week experience, 2022 giving plummets, BoardSource survey, more
- May | Hiring military spouses, sneak peek at the workforce survey, planning for federal debt default?
- April | New research on volunteers, end of pandemic relief, where nonprofits can keep cash, workforce survey.
- March | Prepare for economic turmoil, simplify data practices, new energy efficiency incentives, & a new website.
- February | Black History Month, new research reports, child care legislation in the states, and more
- January 2023 | Accountant Shortage, Website Accessibility, Fundraising Trends, SECURE 2.0 Act, and more
2022
- December | Social Media Upheavals, Student Loan Rollercoaster, New FASB Rules on Leases, Top 2022 Articles, and more
- November | Hiring With Your Values, COVID-19’s Continuing Impact, Reader Survey, and more
- October | Cybersecurity Awareness, Preparing for Recession, New Mastercard Developments, Promoting Voting, and more
- September | New Mastercard Rules Affecting Nonprofits, Race to Lead Survey, Accessibility in Social Media, and more
- August | PSLF Waiver Deadline Looms, Democracy, Successful Internships, and more
- July | Learning from the Federal Government’s Equity Plan, Updates on Employee Classification, PSLF Deadline, and more
- June | Hybrid Work for a Changing Workforce, New Giving Data Released, Locating Your Nonprofit’s Share of $350 Billion in ARPA Funds – and more
- May | Mental Health Support, Pre-Development Toolkit, Don’t Leave ERTC Money on the Table – and more
- April | Taking Action on Climate Change, Creating a Culture That Cares, Email Deliverability and Accessibility – and more
- March | Accessible Events, Employer Brands, Tax Issues for Employers of Remote Workers, Cybersecurity, and more
- February | Addressing Salary Inequity, Nonprofit Dissolutions & Mergers Trending, Changes to FASB Rules for Gifts-in-Kind
- January | Nonprofit Workforce Crisis, Games of Chance, Advertising vs Sponsorships, and more
2021
- December | Accepting Crypto, Personal Credit Guarantees, Nonprofit Helpers Need Help & Tax Issues
- November | Native American Heritage Month & Veterans Day, COVID vaccine mandates, Legacy Giving, and more
- October | Hispanic Heritage Month, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Help Needed, and Cybersecurity Awareness
- September | Inclusion through design, cybersecurity, and vaccine mandates
- August | NFTs and fundraising, keeping your nonprofit’s data secure, and help make an impact
- July | Cybersecurity, early Child Tax Credit payments, and COVID variants
- June | Celebrations, 2020 Giving, Nonprofit Relief Funds, and Great Music
- May | The future of nonprofit workplaces
- April | When will relief arrive?
- March | #ChooseToChallenge Gender Inequities in the Nonprofit Sector
- February | Past, Present, Future
- January | A New Day
2020
- December | 20/20 Vision
- November | Looking Ahead
- October | Equity in the Workplace, in Technology, and in Voting
- September | Shaping the Future
- August | Respecting Everyone in Our Communities
- July | Legacies of Leadership
- June | Black Lives Matter. And Black Voices Matter.
- May | Shared Experiences and the Road to Reopening
- April | Next Steps and Resources for Nonprofits
- March | COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits
- February | Culture Adds, Earned Knowledge, and Other News You Can Use
- January | Tax Refunds, #SaveDotOrg, and Breaking News on Grants Reforms
2019
- November | Nonprofits, Veterans, and Military Spouses
- October | Fundraising Tools, New Overtime Rules, and State-Level Nonprofit Data That’s Cool
- September | Nonprofit Impact Matters
- August | Join the Race to Lead/Embrace Heat Maps and Sunshine
- July | Applied Equity, Calls to Action, and Knowledge Nuggets
- June | Preventing Burnout, Working with Corporations, and Breaking #BadNonprofitHabits
- May | Perspectives on Nonprofit Operations
- April | Making Your Nonprofit’s Emails More Effective
- March | A Deeper Dive: Giving Data and Nonprofit Sustainability
- February | Taking Care of Our Teams
- A Thank You to Nonprofits Affected by the Federal Government Shutdown
- January | Honesty, Accountability, and Public Trust
2018
- December | Moving into the Future
- November | Giving Thanks
- October | Planning for the Future
- September | Navigating the Unknowable Changes Ahead
- August | Doing our part in a democracy
- July | What “Next Big Things” Are Your Team Tackling?
- June | Summer Tune-Up
- May | Current Trends & Why the 2020 Census Matters to Nonprofits
- April | IRS and Fundraising Updates
- March | Culture Matters
- February | #NPValentines
- January | Ch-ch-changes
2017
- December | Calling all Nonprofit Jedis! Are you ready for 2018?
- November | What are we grateful for? The role of nonprofits.
- October | What we’re learning: Investing in relationships and the power of feedback
- September | Shaping Your Nonprofit’s Future
- August | Let's Bridge the Divide
- July | Taking Time to Learn
- June | Race to Lead, Success in Succession Planning, and IRS Updates
- May | It Feels like a New World
- April | The Big Listen
- March | Hot Button Issues
- February | In Nonprofits We Trust
- January | What’s ahead for nonprofits in 2017?
2016
- December | Get Ready for 2017
- Special Edition | Federal Judge Hits Pause Button on Overtime Rule
- November | What we are learning
- October | Being Leaderful
- September | Solutions for Stresses and Strains
- August | Go for Gold
- July | "What Can We Do?"
- June | The Summer Issue
- May | Candid Conversations
- April | How to Be a Champion