Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, significantly increasing her annual giving, according to an essay on her website. The contributions, which bring her total donations since 2019 to $26.3 billion, include $783 million to historically Black colleges and universities and $50 million to the Native Forward Scholars Fund.

A proposal under consideration in Omaha, Neb., would see the city retain ownership of Miller Park and continue to operate major amenities like the golf course and pool, while a nonprofit trust would assume responsibilities like maintenance, event programming and community engagement. The city says the move will enhance park services and allow the parks department to focus resources elsewhere.

The world is changing rapidly, driven by factors such as AI advancements, geopolitical tensions and climate challenges, which means that leaders at every level must develop the ability to pause, assess and act strategically, writes author and leadership expert Sally Percy. Leaders who foster curiosity, critical thinking and courageous decision-making will be best equipped to guide organizations through increasing complexity and uncertainty in 2026.

Younger workers are returning to the office after finding remote work offers less training, mentorship and promotion opportunities, according to studies from Harvard University and BambooHR. The studies show that 42% of employees have returned to the office in the past year. "You don't feel part of anything, and you rarely see how your efforts fit into a larger picture," said Ben Lamarche of Lock Search Group.

Nonprofit leaders are increasingly facing tech fatigue as an array of tools and platforms fail to deliver on promises of efficiency, writes Wayne Elsey, CEO of Elsey Enterprises. Elsey suggests organizations conduct a tech audit to identify essential tools and eliminate redundancies, involve staff in the process and foster a culture of clarity over complexity to ensure technology supports their mission.