May 28, 2026

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Why Data Hygiene is the Most Underrated Fundraising Strategy in 2026

by Mark Becker

Everyone agrees it matters. Almost nobody is excited to do it. Clean data has quietly become one of the most important competitive advantages a nonprofit can have in 2026. The reason isn’t that databases suddenly became glamorous or that your CRM vendor released a better dashboard with gradient charts and AI-generated insights — it’s that nearly every modern fundraising strategy now depends on trustworthy data to function properly.

Personalization, automation, AI-driven donor journeys, predictive analytics, digital advertising, major gift prospecting, cross-channel engagement — all of it breaks when your data isn’t accurate.

The Hidden Cost of ‘Mostly Fine’ Data

Most nonprofits don’t think their data is bad. Staff may describe it as pretty good given everything else the team is managing. That should terrify leadership teams.

Fundraising technology no longer operates in broad strokes. Modern systems react to donor behavior in real time. Small inaccuracies create large downstream consequences. One duplicate donor record can trigger multiple solicitations to the same household, incorrect lifetime giving totals, broken segmentation logic, inaccurate reporting, flawed AI recommendations — and genuinely embarrassing stewardship mistakes...READ MORE...

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

May Festival taps Marin Alsop as 2027 director.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Volunteers with United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Free Tax Prep initiative helped file almost 9,300 returns for individuals and families by Tax Day, exceeding last year’s season total. More than 500 IRS-certified volunteers worked alongside taxpayers throughout Greater Cincinnati, saving them about $2.5 million in preparation fees and helping them claim more than $11.1 million in refunds.

Talbert House has been named a 2026 Top Workplace by Enquirer Media based on employee feedback gathered through the confidential Energage Workplace Survey, which measures key aspects of the employee experience and workplace culture.

Frankies Furry Friends would like to thank Pals4Paws for their generous $1,000 grant to support spay/neuter surgeries for dogs in our care. This grant was matched by Frankies kind supporters. On behalf of everyone at this all-volunteer rescue, we are incredibly grateful.

DoitforJack and the Jack Quehl Foundation invite you to join us for Fentanyl Awareness Days in Loveland, Ohio June 24-28. Get more information about the events here.

FUNDING AND RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES

ArtsWave and MeetNKY have opened applications for the 2026 Northern Kentucky Creative Placemaking Grant, a program supporting arts and cultural heritage projects that activate public spaces, strengthen neighborhoods and contribute to Northern Kentucky’s cultural identity and visitor appeal. The competitive grant program provides up to $10,000 per project, or up to 50% of total project expenses, to nonprofit organizations proposing arts-driven initiatives that contribute to community development across Northern Kentucky. Funded projects will take place between June 1, 2026, and May 31, 2027. Find full grant guidelines and apply here.

OneSource Center created the Emerging Leader Award to recognize talented nonprofit professionals who demonstrate exceptional promise and a commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector. The Award provides a full scholarship for the selected honoree to participate in the EXCEL Executive Leadership Program, including one year of executive coaching. Find more information and nomination form here.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Assertive Communication: Say it With Backbone – Not Bite, May 29, 1:00pm EDT. Assertive communication is more than just a soft skill—it's a powerful tool that sets true professionals apart. In this engaging and practical webinar, you'll explore how to express yourself with clarity, confidence, and respect in even the most challenging workplace situations. Whether you're concerned about coming on too strong or being seen as too passive, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to communicate effectively without compromising professionalism or personal integrity.

Offboarding with Integrity: A Guide to Respectful Employee Exits, June 1, 3:00pm EDT. If an employer has exhausted all the necessary steps to help the employee improve his or her work performance - and those steps are not working - it may be time to terminate the employee. Regardless of the company or industry, the way an employer treats their employees as they exit has never been more important than it is today. When a termination is done well, the affected employee feels he or she has been treated with dignity. Peer Supporters, June 4, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Kenton County Public Library. Whether you’re just getting started or are ready for some updates to your resume, this hands-on workshop is designed specifically for Peer Supporters. Contact Nicole Paul, 513.562.2590 or npaul@mhankyswoh.org.

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Volunteers needed for the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Home Games Empowering Change Outreach. Cincinnati, OH (On Site)

Executive job search strategies for senior leaders in 2026

Thanks to AI, the new landscape of executive job search strategies in 2026 has shifted. For senior leaders, mastering these new AI job search strategies is no longer optional—it’s the key to accessing the “Hidden Job Market.”

Philanthropy's important metric is the one it never measures
We judge philanthropic capital's impact by what it builds instead of by what stands, without it, after the grant has ended.

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