Amanda L. Cole
Amanda L. Cole is the editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO. Contact her at acole@columbiabooks.com.
Top fundraisers protect their time, cut pseudo-fundraising busy work, and build sustainable systems. Here’s how.
Online revenue rose 15% in 2025, led by one-time gifts, DAFs and December spikes, M+R “Benchmarks” 2026 reports.
New Value of Volunteer Time benchmark raises the stakes for how nonprofits frame volunteer impact.
FEP data shows fundraising growth in 2025 was driven by fewer donors, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.
New data suggests gaps in nonprofit donor solicitation may be limiting donations.
Nominations are open for the 2026 Nonprofit CFO Awards honoring nonprofit finance leaders across the sector.
Why most impact reports fall short — and how nonprofits can make them more effective.
Nonprofits are trusted, yet fewer people give. New insights reveal why engagement — not trust — is the real challenge.
AI is changing how donors find nonprofits. Here are five steps to stay visible in AI-driven search.
Policy changes could reshape nonprofit fundraising, from CFC uncertainty to postal costs and reporting rules.














