Public and private funders have a powerful role to play in supporting nonprofit worker well-being. Check out our report on funding and implementing worker well-being.
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Late government payments put real strain on nonprofits.
NFF’s Senior Director of Community Engagement, Edward Ubiera, recently testified at the @council.nyc.gov Committee on Contracts Oversight Hearing about what that means for nonprofits and the communities they serve.
"I was in Washington, D.C. recently, advocating for the CDFI sector and the role we play in bringing our own capital and bank capital to invest in communities that might not otherwise have access," says Jen Talansky.
Read more from Jen and other NFF leaders: nff.org/insights/202...
We're excited to see NFF's State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey data featured in @forbes.com!
Thank you for the mention, Dr. Jody Levison-Johnson.
Check it out here: www.forbes.com/councils/for...
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"Partnering with NFF provided the funding necessary to complete the South City Early Childhood Education Center [...] Now the center can become a productive asset for the neighborhood serve more families," says Alex Willis Boddie, VP of Development, ComCap Partners.
More at nff.org/insights/sou...
Hot off the presses, NFF's new research shares field-tested practices nonprofits are implementing to take care of their workers and prevent burnout. See how nonprofits are approaching everything from flexible work to robust benefits, and more. Learn more here: nff.org/insights/wor...
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Owning real estate helps families build generational wealth and achieve stability. It’s more complex for nonprofits, but facility ownership can benefit both orgs and their communities.
Learn how funders and CDFIs can support nonprofits pursuing ownership: nff.org/insights/roo...
We hope you'll join the webinar on March 12, 2026 at 1-2:30 pm ET!
Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
NFF's Annie Chang, along with Kim Almeida, Maria Cabildo, Janelle Moravek, and @rustystahl.bsky.social will explore the promise, tensions, and practical implications of Staff Operating Support (S.O.S.) — a funding concept designed to directly invest in nonprofit people and internal systems.
What would it look like to intentionally fund #nonprofit staff and the systems that support them? 💭Join a panel exploring the promise, tensions, and practical implications of Staff Operating Support (S.O.S.) — a funding concept designed to directly invest in nonprofit people and internal systems.
FC Tech leadership cut the ribbon at its Roxbury Square campus opening.
FC Tech’s Liberty Learning Lab II is located on a rooftop with a sweeping view of the city skyline in the background.
With $8 million in financing from NFF and in partnership with other mission-aligned partners, FC Tech recently opened the doors to its new Nubian Square campus, a neighborhood at the heart of Boston’s Black culture and history.
Please join us in congratulating them!
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Today, we’re thrilled to feature Franklin Cummings Tech (FC Tech) – one of New England’s oldest technical and trade colleges dedicated to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement.
A playground with circular tubes and windows sits in the center of a courtyard for a new ECE facility.
A new chapter of revitalization is unfolding in Memphis’ South City neighborhood!
Developed by Urban Renaissance Partners, Inc. and ComCap Partners, a once-abandoned junior high school is being transformed into a vibrant new early childhood education center.
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Fresh off the press!
Our latest charter newsletter features our partnership with Level Field Facilities Fund in the launch of the LFFF National Fund – plus, say hello to Anne Robinson at the Georgia Charter Association Conference from March 9 to 11!
Read it here: mailchi.mp/nff/feb-2026...
We're SO proud of this spotlight on our CEO & President Aisha Benson 🎉 Please join us in congratulating Aisha for this incredible recognition in Parkes Philanthropy's 2026 Impact Icons list!
See the full list of Black nonprofit leaders building our futures: parkesphilanthropy.com/impact-icons...
“Donor-advised fund assets were $326 billion at the end of 2024 and continuing to grow rapidly. And [...] there is real energy around how capital can organize, move, co-partner with community, and ultimately solve many of our society’s inexorable problems.” – Rakiba Kibria
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Next, Bold Charter School is a leading K-7 public charter school in the Bronx. By pairing rigorous academics with strong family partnerships, Bold equips hundreds of South Bronx students each year with tools to thrive.
Learn about their impact and our partnership: nff.org/insights/bol...
ICYMI: Aisha Benson, Bea De la Torre, Michelle Jackson, & Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham contributed an article to @cityandstateny.bsky.social urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to improve how the city works with community-based nonprofits. Hint: it starts with paying them fairly.
Read more: learn-nff.org/4aeKhrd
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“This project shows how community-centered work – listening to local voices, understanding needs, and responding with care – can create meaningful and lasting impact,” reflects Onika Lewis, Vice President of New Markets Tax Credits at NFF. Read Legacy Elementary's full story: nff.org/insights/leg...
“In 2026, NFF is doubling down on financing the production of more affordable and supportive housing to address [the housing] crisis," says David Streim.
See how we're shaping the future of the sector: nff.org/insights/202...
Dear nonprofit leader, it's #Pisces season! The next few weeks are a time for connection and creativity. What might the stars have in store? As you explore the possibilities, our new blog by Meadow Didier and Sarah Stricklin offers practical guidance for the journey ahead: nff.org/insights/dem...
First up, Innovative Housing Opportunities (IHO) develops high-quality, affordable homes and cultivates vibrant environments where its residents can flourish, develop healthy habits, and achieve long-term success and stability.
Read about IHO's impact and our partnership: nff.org/insights/inn...
In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting a few of NFF’s Black-led and -serving clients who are creating remarkable impact in their communities and across the sector.
"Cross-sector partners from government, philanthropy, and CDFIs are increasingly leveraging each of their strengths to collaboratively respond to local or regional low-cost capital needs," says Jess LaBarbera.
See how we're shaping the future of the sector: nff.org/insights/202...
You’ve got mail! 💌
We've just sent our February newsletter, featuring an opening note from our CEO, Aisha Benson, plus the latest resources and updates from NFF.
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See how we're shaping the future of the sector in 2026: nff.org/insights/202...
“We’re in a bittersweet moment of selective awakening: bitter because nonprofit leaders have long carried the weight of our historical truths and the cyclical nature of public awareness, and sweet because we continue to hold a shared vision of what our communities can become,” says Dorothy Jones.
#NYC nonprofits, we hope you'll join us for the next part of our free financial management technical assistance series!
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Register for 3/17 workshop: nff-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register for 3/19 group coaching: nff-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
A chart showing differences in rational for ownership among aspiring owners versus owners among a four metrics.
What are the benefits when nonprofits own their facilities? Our State of the Sector Survey shows alignment between owners and aspiring owners on how ownership helps organizations and communities. But budget and other factors play a role. Learn more in our new analysis: nff.org/insights/roo...
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“What we witnessed in Uvalde was a community moving forward with remarkable strength, faith, and resilience,” says NFF CCO Kareem Thomas. “Being invited into that space, and trusted to support that journey, was an honor – and a responsibility I don’t take lightly.” Read more: nff.org/insights/leg...
