Not-for-profit organizations are entering 2026 in a demanding operating environment shaped by revenue volatility, rising costs, staffing constraints, changing donor behavior, evolving tax rules, and higher expectations around controls, technology, and governance. For accounting and finance professionals, the priority is not simply keeping up with each development in isolation. It is understanding how these issues intersect and translating that understanding into budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and decision-making practices that support both mission delivery and financial sustainability.
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