Weekly Nonprofit Digest
The Weekly Nonprofit Digest is a curated compilation of articles, news, and resources from various reputable sources, selected to inform and support our nonprofit community
July 24, 2025
General Nonprofit Trends & Industry News
Charitable Giving Sees Biggest Annual Gain in Giving USA’s Seven Decades
Giving USA’s 70th report shows a 6.3% increase in U.S. charitable donations in 2024—$592.5B, the...
July 7, 2025
Nonprofit Leadership & Management
Be Strategic About Your Nonprofit’s Strategic Planning
Advocates for inclusive, data-driven strategic planning—ensuring board/staff alignment, clear vision, measurable goals, and pacing to...
July 3, 2025
Nonprofit Leadership & Management
5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential
Identifies top failure factors—inept leadership, uninspiring visions, disengaged boards, weak branding, and overreliance on limited...
July 2, 2025
Nonprofit Leadership & Management
Have You Met the ‘Twins’ Helping Nonprofits Transform Fundraising
Profile piece on two nonprofit leaders (“twins”) known for innovative fundraising strategies and mentorship within...
July 1, 2025
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
How 2 Nonprofits Are Using Direct Mail to Get Donors Fired Up to Take Action
Case studies from Environmental Defense Fund and Amnesty International show bold, emotive “Fight Back!” mail...
June 30, 2025
Digital Transformation & Tech for Nonprofits, Fundraising & Donor Engagement
Transformational Fundraising: How Building Community Drives Long‑Term Giving
Explores how community-building shifts donors from one-time givers to lifelong stakeholders by fostering belonging, trust,...
June 27, 2025
Digital Transformation & Tech for Nonprofits
Ways Agentic AI Can Help Nonprofits Focus on Their Mission
Explores how advanced ("agentic") AI tools can automate repetitive tasks, analyze donor and program data,...
June 27, 2025
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
5 Ways to Promote Your Volunteer Opportunities and Boost Volunteer Participation
Outlines strategies to attract and retain volunteers—compelling storytelling, targeted outreach across channels, streamlined signup, highlighting...
June 26, 2025
Digital Transformation & Tech for Nonprofits
Digital Transformation Is More Than Tech—What’s Really Holding Back Nonprofit Innovation?
Identifies internal roadblocks—like siloed data, legacy systems, change resistance, and skill gaps—as the main inhibitors...
