GivingTuesday saw a record $4 billion raised this year, a 13% increase from last year, driven by small donors, larger gifts and recurring donations. The event's success comes despite economic uncertainty, with organizations like GoFundMe and Vanguard Charitable noting significant increases in donations. Fundraisers are encouraged to maintain momentum by engaging donors through various channels and expressing gratitude between asks.

Nonprofit boards can bolster governance and respond to investigations by meeting regularly, approving transactions outside of ordinary business, maintaining documentation and ensuring some directors are independent, William Klimon and Patrick Sternal write. Nonprofits should also be cautious when dealing with related entities, ensuring transactions are fair and well documented to avoid regulatory scrutiny.

It's good to get your teams out of their comfort zone, but the goals you set for them can become toxic if you don't provide the necessary resources, frequently change them or team members feel criticized, no matter how hard they work to achieve them, writes leadership development expert Tim Jackson. Focus instead on fewer, bolder goals and provide team members with the resources and encouragement they need to reach them, Jackson advises.

With AI taking over many writing chores such as email and reports, you can make your communications sound more human by imagining how you might explain something to a friend, or record yourself talking through what you want to say and make your behavior consistent with what you communicate, say several expert speakers and writers. "Mass blasts can feel distant, but messages grounded in an actual relationship sound specific, responsive and personal," writes Jess Zafarris.

Nonprofits face increasing scrutiny from donors, particularly millennials and Generation Z, who demand transparency and measurable impact from their contributions, leading organizations to adopt personalized communication strategies to build stronger connections and improve engagement.