PRACTICAL INSIGHT FOR MISSION-DRIVEN WORK
Nonprofit leadership requires more than information. It requires understanding what matters, why it matters and what to do with it.
DNB Insights provides practical perspectives on nonprofit management, financial stewardship, organizational capacity and emerging issues that may affect the decisions nonprofit leaders make.
Understand the issue. Consider the impact. Put insight into action.
UNDERSTANDING THE 2026 CHARITABLE GIVING TAX CHANGES
Beginning in 2026, federal tax changes affect charitable giving for non-itemizers, itemizing donors and corporations. Understand what nonprofit leaders need to know — and how to communicate these changes accurately without stepping into the role of tax adviser.
WHY A BALANCED BUDGET DOESN’T NECESSARILY MEAN YOU HAVE THE CASH
A balanced operating budget can still leave a nonprofit facing cash-flow challenges. Understand how the operating budget, balance sheet and actual cash position work together — and why nonprofit leaders need to look beyond revenue and expenses when making financial decisions.
RESTRICTED FUNDS & MULTI-YEAR GRANTS: WHAT YOUR BUDGET NEEDS TO SHOW
Restricted funding can create confusion when grants and donor-restricted resources cross fiscal years. Understand how timing, restrictions and available resources affect the annual budget — and why revenue received, revenue recognized and cash available to spend may not tell the same story.