FreeMinute: Nonprofit Update for March 2026

FreeWill's co-CEO, Patrick Schmitt, breaks down the latest news impacting nonprofits, with a focus on what happens to charitable giving during an oil crisis. He shares insights on where fundraisers should look to help mitigate potential risks related to inflation and economic uncertainty. Watch the 9-minute video below!

More nonprofit resources for you

• FreeWill's 2026 Stewardship Survey: FreeWill is conducting a brief survey focused on stewardship to help inform an upcoming event for FreeWill partners and future publicly-available sessions. Please take 5-7 minutes to share your input! 
• ‍5 creative ways to use AI to win more grants in 2026 [upcoming webinar]: Join us on Tuesday, March 24th at 12pm ET for this forward-looking webinar exploring how your team can use creative AI strategies to scale your capacity and win more grants in the coming year. ‍
• 2026 QCD Report [new research]: Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs are one of the fastest growing areas of philanthropy. Download our latest report to explore how IRA giving is shifting amid a changing tax and aging landscape.