Nonprofit Everything Nonprofit Predictions for 2026
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Feb 11, 2026 Predictions for how politics and tax law will reshape nonprofit funding and grant decisions. Discussion of risks to nonpartisanship, rising scrutiny, and moves toward collective advocacy. Exploration of AI’s potential and ethical concerns in fundraising and programs. Thoughts on talent retention, leadership gaps, and the appeal of galas and hybrid organizational forms.
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Partisanship Threatens Charity Neutrality
- Andy warns that weakening the Johnson Amendment risks splitting nonprofits into partisan factions and eroding public trust.
- He predicts this could create duplicate, politically aligned services (e.g., separate food banks) and damage the sector's civic role.
Advocate Collectively For Legal Protections
- Raise your voice and join sector coalitions to defend nonprofit protections like the Johnson Amendment.
- Engage with groups such as the National Council of Nonprofits to influence lawmakers and protect nonpartisanship.
Tax Law Shifts Favor Sponsorship Over Giving
- Andy explains a 2026 tax-law floor will reclassify corporate giving and make middle-ground corporate philanthropy less attractive.
- He predicts gala and marketing-linked sponsorships will become more financially appealing than traditional corporate donations.