An impact story is an authentic melding of data, emotional anecdotes and impact on lives, providing audiences access to facts, trends and your nonprofit organization’s amazing story.

There may never be a perfect time to launch a campaign. But for many organizations, 2026 is still a good time to act.

Strategic planning for a board involves defining a clear future vision, analyzing the current environment using tools like a SWOT analysis, setting specific, measurable goals, developing actionable plans to achieve these goals, and continuously monitoring and adapting the plan. Board preparation involves creating a supportive culture, establishing a clear framework and agenda for the planning process, and ensuring clear communication and active engagement.

Strategic planning for a board involves defining a clear future vision, analyzing the current environment using tools like a SWOT analysis, setting specific, measurable goals, developing actionable plans to achieve these goals, and continuously monitoring and adapting the plan. Board preparation involves creating a supportive culture, establishing a clear framework and agenda for the planning process, and ensuring clear communication and active engagement.

Nonprofits can adopt strategies to Improve their Unrestricted Fundraising