Inside This Issue
01. Lessons from 2025 to Navigate 2026
02. Will Your Organization Have to Reduce Its Workforce?
03. Quick Tip
04. Upcoming Webcast
05: Recently Added
2025 was a challenging year for many nonprofit organizations, marked by uncertainty and funding changes driven by shifts in the federal landscape. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, we’re revisiting some of our most popular episodes from the past year—because the unique trends and concerns that emerged in 2025 will continue to impact the nonprofit sector well into 2026.
In 2026, nonprofits may face fundraising challenges that threaten operational sustainability. In some cases, this could lead to the difficult decision to reduce staff. When workforce reductions become necessary, nonprofits must carefully plan each step, make informed decisions, and ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements.
Nonprofits should proceed with caution when accepting donations through payment apps like Venmo or Cash App. These platforms were originally designed for personal money transfers, not charitable giving. First, nonprofits should ensure that funds are deposited into the organization’s business or charity account—not into personal accounts of staff or board members. Second, since most payment apps do not automatically issue written donor acknowledgments or collect sufficient donor information, nonprofits should ensure they have a system in place to provide the written acknowledgments required by the IRS. Consider whether these apps meet your organization’s needs or if a dedicated fundraising platform would be better.
From 2FA to AI Notetakers: A Practical Privacy Guide for Small Nonprofits
Small nonprofits handle sensitive donor, employee, and client information every day—often without a dedicated IT staff member. This presentation walks nonprofit leaders through the essential building blocks of good cyber hygiene and data privacy. Attendees will learn key legal obligations and best practices for protecting data, including safe data storage, employee training, and password security. The presentation focuses on realistic steps small nonprofits can take to reduce risk, without overwhelming staff or budgets.
Speaker: Jason Bernstein, Partner at Barnes & Thornburg
Date & Time: February 26, 2025 at 12pm
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