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7 Nonprofit Trends Shaping the Sector in 2026

By Amanda L. Cole

Nonprofits are entering 2026 facing a familiar mix of pressure and possibility.

Funding volatility, rising service demand, and staffing challenges continue to shape how organizations operate. At the same time, donor expectations are evolving, technology is advancing quickly, and leaders are rethinking how nonprofits build sustainable fundraising and governance strategies.

To better understand where the sector may be heading, NonProfit PRO asked nonprofit professionals, consultants, and technology leaders to share their predictions for the year ahead. The result is “40 Nonprofit Trends for 2026,” a new resource featuring insights across fundraising, technology, donor engagement, leadership, and sector strategy.

While the full guide includes 40 predictions, these seven nonprofit trends highlight some of the shifts nonprofit leaders should watch most closely this year.

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7 Nonprofit Trends for 2026

by Amanda L. Cole

Nonprofits are entering 2026 facing a familiar mix of pressure and possibility.

Funding volatility, rising service demand, and staffing challenges continue to shape how organizations operate. At the same time, donor expectations are evolving, technology is advancing quickly, and ...

Fundraising

In most fundraising shops, the calendar is packed — but the results don’t always match the activity. Reports get written. Events get planned. Meetings fill the day. But it’s harder to say what actually moved a donor.

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Find the news you need and the opportunities you want in our latest issue. 

Authentic Connection is the Key to Acquiring the Right Donors

If there is one challenge nonprofits are grappling with the most, it’s that fewer and fewer donors are giving. Per the most recent Fundraising Effectiveness Project data, the donor base decreased by 3.6% in 2025 — marking the fifth consecutive year donor numbers dropped.

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