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05/26/2026

“Trust-based philanthropy” has been a buzzword for years.

But after major funding cuts and growing pressure on organizations, many nonprofits are asking more direct questions about flexibility, long-term support, and what true partnership should look like. 🤝

As a funder, Lisa Corcoran of Blood:Water reflects on why trust-based has to go beyond language; and why funders and partner organizations need honest conversations about expectations, flexibility, and support before funding shocks happen.

🎥 For more perspectives like this, watch the full recording to hear funders discuss flexible funding and what needs to change moving forward → https://bit.ly/4ulDqDW

05/22/2026

When funding restrictions limit what your organization can do, how can you keep your mission on track? 🤔

Join us on June 2 with a panel of experts to explore how you can diversify your revenue, test new financing models, and plan for long-term financial sustainability. ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4nF8bBi

This free webinar is part of our "Innovating Toward a Viable Future" webinar series, and is generously sponsored by StoneX Payments. We’re grateful for their support in making this conversation possible. You can access the previous webinars in the comments.

See you there!

05/21/2026

Your team is smart.
But if everyone’s solving problems differently, you're losing time and risking costly mistakes. ❌

That’s what The KonTerra Group realized.

Instead of sending one person to a course, they brought Humentum to their team!

✔ Everyone learned together
✔ Same tools, same language
✔ Clearer systems, less confusion

Now, their team is aligned, and their operations are stronger than ever.

💡 Want the same results?
Train 8+ of your staff together — virtually or in person, wherever you are.
👉 Learn more and book now: https://bit.ly/4ukldGV

05/21/2026

AI in project management is a bit like adding a faster engine to a vehicle. 🚘

Without the right systems and judgment behind it, speed can quickly become a risk. ❗

Humentum Associate, Raymundo Tamayo, breaks down 5 AI skills project managers need to deliver programs responsibly, protect community trust, and make better decisions with data.

Explore them here:

A practical guide covering the essential AI skills for project managers working in development, impact, and ESG programs.

05/19/2026

What even is Financial Sustainability? Why should you care? 🤔

It sounds like a finance term.

But in practice, it affects everyone.
It’s about whether your organization can:

✔️ Keep programs running
✔️ Pay staff on time
✔️ Plan ahead instead of reacting

Financial sustainability means building a model that can support your mission over time, not just survive the next funding cycle. 💰

This graphic breaks down what actually holds organizations steady. 👇

If you had to strengthen just one of these areas, which would it be?

05/12/2026

In Uganda, over 70% of NGOs were 100% USAID-funded. When that funding disappeared, entire health systems collapsed ❗

Meghan Waters (Founder & CEO of Yamalé Alliance), on why the social sector urgently needs to rethink organizational sustainability and funding .

💡 We’ve outlined 7 alternative funding approaches you can explore - some may be closer within reach than you think! Explore them here: https://bit.ly/4u06wsm

Which model is your org currently eyeing? Share in the comments!

05/11/2026

AI can absolutely help organizations work smarter.

But without clear direction, it can also create real risks around data, quality, ethics, and decision-making ❗

These numbers tell an interesting story: nonprofits are moving quickly on , while strategy and governance are still catching up.

We’ve gathered practical AI resources, free tools, and trainings to help you navigate AI more responsibly and effectively in your organization. 💡

🔎 Explore your options: https://bit.ly/4wnHyVu

Feel free to share this with colleagues working through the same questions.

05/07/2026

Can your organization keep moving forward when changes?🤔

The organizations that handle funding shifts best usually have a few things in place already:

✔️ Clearer visibility into your finances and risks
✔️ Planning beyond the next grant cycle
✔️ Knowing what things actually cost
✔️ Systems that help teams make decisions earlier

If you want to strengthen your financial planning and decision-making, we’ve put together free templates for budgeting, forecasting, and spotting hidden costs. 💰

📥 Download them here: https://bit.ly/42SlCnJ

05/06/2026

50+ questions.
10 different templates.
Same answers, over and over.

That’s what due diligence often looks like for NGOs and nonprofits today ❗

This guide by Shila Nhemi - GradCG explores what’s not working, and how funders can manage risk without shutting partners out.

Worth a read if you’re working with grants or partnerships. 👇

Improving due diligence for funders and NGOs. Practical ways to reduce compliance burden while managing risk effectively.

05/05/2026

📌 𝟓 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭) 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧:

1️⃣ 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞
It’s easy to talk about values when things are stable. The real test is when you’re under pressure (tight budgets, tough calls, limited options), and your choices have important consequences.

2️⃣ 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞
Our speakers talked about trade-offs. You might value equity, transparency, staff wellbeing, but when faced with a difficult decision (about staffing, partnerships, finances...), you’re often choosing which one takes precedence in that moment.

3️⃣ 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩
When what’s said doesn’t match what’s done, especially in tough moments, it affects trust, inside your teams and with partners.

4️⃣ 𝐁𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫
Why this choice, right now? The organizations handling this well are the ones being clear about stating the "why" behind every decision they make.

5️⃣ 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥
You have to be consistent in how you show up, even when it’s uncomfortable. Not just in statements, but in hiring, leadership behavior, team dynamics, and everyday decisions.

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If you’re in the middle of difficult decisions, this will probably resonate.

📺 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/esrUFfPn
📥 We also have a free practical values guide + workbook if you need something more concrete to work through: https://lnkd.in/dj4F9GWF

Living Values During Crisis: How Do We Walk the Talk When Survival Is on the Line?