Story
January 13, 2026
People Helping People
Explore how COPO grew out of community need and became a hub for people helping people
Blog
February 5, 2026
2026 Nonprofit Trends: Challenges, Innovations, and the Capital Needed to Sustain Community Impact
In 2025, I wrote a love letter to nonprofits, thanking them for invaluable contributions to our society during an incredibly difficult time Looking...
Blog
January 20, 2026
4 Realistic Actions Funders Can Take Right Now
In a recent blog post, we shared 4 key steps nonprofit leaders can take to manage this moment We now turn to funders – many of whom are asking us a...
Blog
January 20, 2026
Rooted in Place: What Our Survey Data Found About Nonprofit Real Estate Ownership
By better understanding the factors that influence nonprofit facility ownership, we can make better decisions about how to support nonprofits in...
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Blog
October 4, 2019
Upswing or Downturn: How to Make Your Nonprofit Ready for Anything
You’ve probably heard the rumblings Whether teased in the news or discussed at the office, talk of a looming economic downturn is in the air...
Commentary
September 10, 2019
"Why Funding Overhead Is Not the Real Issue: The Case to Cover Full Costs" in Nonprofit Quarterly
Claire Knowlton, Associate Director in Advisory Services, wrote an article for Nonprofit Quarterly about “The Case to Cover Full Costs” This...
Story
August 19, 2019
Catalyzing Affordable Housing with Flexible, Pre-Development Financing
Abode Communities’ supportive housing
Story
August 7, 2019
Old Boilers and Overcrowding: Facility Costs to Consider
Facilities are mission-critical for some nonprofits, but facility ownership comes with upfront and ongoing costs to consider
Blog
May 14, 2019
Six Ways to Improve How Government Funds Nonprofits
Tips from NFF and Social Service Providers Who pays the price for insufficient government contracts and late payments It’s the Oakland resident...
Story
December 18, 2018
Tacoma Community House
Expanding the American promise
Projects & Reports
September 24, 2018
Newark Resilience Initiative
Project with Prudential Financial, Inc to increase the adaptability and financial resilience of local nonprofits providing critical services
Blog
September 24, 2018
Four Planning Considerations for Every Capital Project
Newark is changing A commercial real estate boom has brought interest, energy, and money to the area, and some of the city’s nonprofit leaders are...
Projects & Reports
August 9, 2018
Advancing Community-Based Organization & Health Care Partnerships to Address Social Determinants of Health
How to develop and sustain effective partnerships between healthcare and community-based organizations
Blog
June 19, 2018
The Hidden Costs of Advocating for Social Change
Creating social change requires that organizations adapt and remain responsive to ever-shifting political winds For advocacy organizations that seek...
Blog
March 26, 2018
Top Indicators of Nonprofit Financial Health
Nonprofit leaders have a difficult mandate to constantly balance money and mission, while collecting and sharing data on social and financial...
Blog
December 21, 2017
Communicating Your Finances
An Exploration of Nonprofit Budgeting