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Looking to learn more about nonprofit best practices, hot topics, and more? You've come to the right place - check out our blog posts below! 


Want to contribute to our blog collection? We welcome guest bloggers, when appropriate!

Please email Emmy, Director of Strategy & Partnerships, to discuss an opportunity at EGeiger@YourNPP.org.


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By Regan Ganoe August 13, 2025
Gen Z is reshaping the nonprofit sector with fresh ideas, social justice passion, and a drive to lead meaningful change
Logo for the Nonprofit Capacity Assessment Tool (NCAT), featuring blue text and white arches on a dark teal background.
By Adam Bratton May 12, 2025
Organizational assessments often get a bad rap—but when done right, they cut through the noise, refocus your team on the mission, and turn reflection into real, strategic growth.
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By Jeff Bagel, CFRE March 3, 2025
A strong annual fundraising plan (AFP) helps nonprofits work smarter and stay mission-focused. Join Jeff Bagel on May 14 to refine your AFP and boost your impact!
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By Adam Bratton December 18, 2024
Have you noticed something different about us? Maybe you have, maybe you haven’t—but we’ve changed our look! We’re thrilled to unveil our brand new logo . While the logo itself is fresh, the journey to this redesign has been a thoughtful process, years in the making. The Nonprofit Partnership (NPP) was founded in 2001 as a program of The Erie Community Foundation (ECF) .  Over time, we grew beyond those initial roots, eventually becoming an independent nonprofit in 2006. Alongside this growth, our role in the community evolved too—from providing basic resources to becoming a dynamic hub for nonprofit capacity building, education, and advocacy. It’s been a rewarding, transformative ride.
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August 13, 2025

The Rise of Gen Z in Nonprofits: Purpose-Driven Careers and Fresh Perspectives

by Regan Ganoe, Operations & Events Assistant - The Nonprofit Partnership

Gen Z is reshaping the nonprofit sector with fresh ideas, social justice passion, and a drive to lead meaningful change.

Logo for the Nonprofit Capacity Assessment Tool (ncat) created by The Nonprofit Partnership on a dark, geometric background.

May 12, 2025

The ROI of Nonprofit Assessment: It’s More Than Just Numbers

by Adam Bratton, Executive Director - The Nonprofit Partnership

Organizational assessments often get a bad rap—but when done right, they cut through the noise, refocus your team on the mission, and turn reflection into real, strategic growth.

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March 3, 2025

Hitting a Home Run With Your Annual Fundraising Plan

by Jeff Bagel, CFRE - eAdvancement Consulting

A strong annual fundraising plan (AFP) helps nonprofits work smarter and stay mission-focused. Join Jeff Bagel on May 14 to refine your AFP and boost your impact!