The Nonprofit Podcast

Ep 196 | Rethinking Fundraising Success & Mission Impact in 2026 - Bruce Arbit

Feb 19, 2026
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Bruce Arbit
Bruce Arbit, an impact advisor with 30 years in the nonprofit sector, shares how organizations bring real value to cross-sector collaborations. He discusses why traditional fundraising feels strained. He reframes power dynamics, explains the “business of impact,” and advocates rapid experimentation and place-based, collective strategies.
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INSIGHT

Uncertainty Is Opportunity, Not Just Crisis

  • Uncertainty is constant, but current disruption reveals that old fundraising playbooks no longer fit.
  • Bruce Arbit says this moment can be leverage to rethink how nonprofits show up and partner.
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There's A Bigger 'Business Of Impact'

  • There's a broad ecosystem beyond nonprofits eager to invest in social impact in diverse ways.
  • Bruce calls this larger environment the 'business of impact' that mixes philanthropy, investment, and corporate resources.
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Claim The Value You Already Hold

  • Nonprofits often approach partners from a deficit mindset, which creates artificial power imbalances.
  • Bruce urges claiming the real currency of mission-driven impact when negotiating partnerships.
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