FreeMinute: Update for August 2026

FreeWill
August 10, 2026
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FreeMinute: Update for August 2026

As Make-A-Will Month begins, a lot is changing in the fundraising environment: mixed economic signals, a new report from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, and possible federal grant disruption. Watch this video to understand the factors shaping fundraising this fall in under 4 minutes.

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