FreeMinute: Update for January 2026

Watch January’s 6-minute video that highlights the most pressing developments nonprofits need to know about.

More nonprofit resources for you

• Upcoming webinar: Ten moves that lead to transformational gifts: Research and real-world practice (with special guest Dr. Russell James). Join our webinar on Tuesday, January 13th at 12pm ET to learn the 10 key practices that consistently lead to transformational gifts, backed by neuroscience, behavioral evidence, and real-world results.
• Guide to Kickstart Planned Giving in the New Year - It’s no secret that end-of-year is the busiest time for charitable giving, but the start of the new year brings a different kind of opportunity. After months of appeals and cash gifts, January is the perfect time to pivot toward long-term generosity and lasting impact. If you’re ready to build sustainable support this year, download our Guide to Kickstart Planned Giving in the New Year for insights, data, and ready-to-use campaign examples to inspire legacy gifts all year long.
• Upcoming webinar: Grant writing in 2026: What’s changing and how to prepare. Join us on Tuesday, January 20th for this forward-looking webinar, exploring the key grant writing trends shaping 2026, and what they mean for your team’s strategy, workflows, and capacity.