Tech: Moore, Microsoft Unveil Agentic Fundraising Platform
Moore and Microsoft introduced SimioAccelerate, an AI‑powered fundraising platform built on Azure and Moore's SimioCloud data. The free service provides donor insights and automated campaign creation for nonprofits of any size, while a premium subscription with advanced analytics launches in May 2026. AI agents translate first‑party donor data into personalized outreach across email, calls and direct mail, aiming to speed mission growth. The partnership highlights the growing role of cloud and AI in nonprofit fundraising.
Southern Poverty Law Center Hit With 11-Count Indictment
The U.S. Department of Justice filed an 11‑count indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, accusing it of wire fraud, false statements to banks and money‑laundering conspiracy. Prosecutors allege SPLC diverted at least $3 million of donor money intended to dismantle...
6 Prospect Research Ideas That Save Time
Nonprofit leaders are urged to replace broad grant‑seeking with focused prospect research. Tools like Instrumentl, Foundation Directory and AI chatbots can streamline the search, but effective use requires evaluating eligibility, funder priorities, geographic history, and financial capacity. By narrowing a...
Stewardship After ‘Yes’: Creative Post-Award Stewardship Ideas
Post‑award stewardship often slips into a compliance‑only routine, yet it’s the primary venue for building donor trust. Creative, low‑effort updates—like thank‑you relays, one‑page impact receipts, three‑sentence postcards, and choose‑your‑own‑adventure emails—transform reporting into genuine connection. The article also highlights how professional...
Medium-Sized Nonprofits See Victory in Retreat(s)
Medium-sized nonprofits (50‑249 staff) rank among the best places to work, scoring 84% on employee fun—four points above the overall nonprofit average—while only 64% feel paid fairly, slightly below the sector norm. Leaders credit regular staff retreats and dedicated weeks...
.Org Impact Awards Nominations Open
Public Interest Registry (PIR), the steward of the .ORG domain, has opened nominations for its eighth annual .ORG Impact Awards. Applications are accepted from April 15 to May 27 2026 across seven categories, including Health, Education, DEI, Environment, Hunger, Community Building, and a...
Catalyst Fund Launched For AI In Rural America
Nonprofit TechSoup is launching the Rural AI Catalyst Fund, a $5.5 million initiative aimed at building an AI‑skilled workforce in U.S. rural communities. The fund is anchored by an investment from Google and will be overseen by a Community Advisory Council...
Asks, Awareness Spurred Nonprofit Giving In 2025
GivingPulse’s 2025 Year in Review shows a modest rise in overall charitable activity, with 97.2% of Americans reporting a contribution compared with 96.4% in 2024. Money, item donations and volunteering all edged higher, and 87% of respondents gave cash, up...
Mission And Money: Financial Advice For Medical NPO Leaders
The American Association for Physician Leadership released "When Mission Meets Money," a guide by Matt Paprocki aimed at medical nonprofit board members who lack financial expertise. The book presents a three‑part formula—investment consulting, continuity coordination, and ongoing collaboration—to help boards...
Crypto Giving: It’s Governance First, Not Technology
Crypto philanthropy is moving from niche to mainstream as 800 million global crypto users, including 65 million U.S. adults, are projected by 2025. Donors who give in digital assets typically contribute $10,000‑$15,000, far exceeding average online gifts, and enjoy tax benefits by...
Grant Writing Is No Longer Just About Writing
The grant‑writing profession is shifting from pure drafting to a strategic advisory role. With success rates typically between 10% and 30%, nonprofits now rely on grant professionals to assess mission fit, funder priorities, and organizational capacity before an application is...
Transfers Of Wealth Might Be Excluding Nonprofits
A Harris Poll study titled “America’s Great Wealth Transfer” reveals that only 1% of older Americans view philanthropy as a primary purpose for their wealth, compared with 3% of younger adults. While 81% of the older cohort plan to leave...
Charity Navigator Updates Key Ratings System
Charity Navigator announced a major overhaul of its ratings platform, adding impact‑focused metrics, fair‑pay and workplace practice evaluations, and narrative storytelling to complement financial data. The update integrates True Impact’s guided impact reporting module and links to the Impact Reporting...
Remote And Hybrid Employees: Navigating The Legal Challenges
The pandemic cemented remote and hybrid work as a norm for nonprofits, offering cost savings and talent‑access benefits. However, employing staff across state lines now obliges charities to navigate a patchwork of registration, tax, wage, leave, and classification rules that...
Hospital, Higher Ed Wages Skew NPO Salary Data
A new GMU‑Schar Center report shows nonprofit workers earn an average weekly wage of $1,357 in 2022, matching for‑profit and government pay. When hospitals and higher‑education institutions— which employ 45% of the nonprofit workforce—are excluded, the average falls to $1,156,...
Nonprofit Staffers Work Hard But Often Feel Unappreciated
The 2026 NonProfit Times employee‑experience survey shows nonprofit job satisfaction slipping, with the core approval rating falling to 90%—down from a 95% peak in 2023‑24. Even organizations named "Best Nonprofits To Work For" recorded declines, such as manager fairness (92%...
Bloomerang Launches AI Strategist ‘Penny’
Bloomerang has launched "Penny," an AI‑driven fundraising strategist now available in beta on its Giving Platform. Built from thousands of consulting engagements, Penny analyzes each nonprofit’s full donor history to deliver real‑time, actionable recommendations. Early adopters, such as the Joe...
The NPT Executive Session Featuring Jonathan Reckford: It’s Time To Be Financially Nimble And Politically Nonpartisan
Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, warned that global volatility—oil shocks and tariff concerns—is hitting low‑income families hardest. He urged nonprofit leaders to adopt rapid, “quick and dirty” scenario planning to stay financially nimble amid a possible downturn....
Clear Career Path And Tech Challenging Staff Retention
A new Momentive Software study of 500 U.S. nonprofit professionals reveals that only 27% of employees stay when they lack a clear career path, while 65% remain when pathways are visible. The research links career‑path ambiguity to technology burnout, noting...
Red Kettle Rebound: Salvation Army Raised $154 Million
The Salvation Army reported $154 million raised during the 2025 holiday season, combining $103 million from its iconic red kettle street collections and $51 million from digital donations. Contributions grew 4% in‑person and 8% online despite a shorter holiday period. The total approaches...
Trust By Design: Creating Safe, Secure Experiences
Nonprofit donors increasingly link trust to data security, with 92% favoring organizations that demonstrate clear protection measures. Silent Partner Solutions reports that strong security habits can reduce incidents by 30% and lift donor trust scores by 32%, yet only 28%...
AI Tools Unveiled At Microsoft Nonprofit Summit
Microsoft unveiled the Elevate for Changemakers initiative at its Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, committing $5 billion in discounts, donations and grants to support AI adoption. The program offers a LinkedIn‑backed AI for Nonprofits credential, live and on‑demand training, and a global...