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Trust in American institutions — including nonprofits and philanthropy — has been falling for many years. What can individual charities and grant makers do to reverse the trend and boost trust in their organizations? Kristen Grimm — founder of Spitfire Strategies, a communications firm that works with nonprofits — dug into this question with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The result is a playbook for how nonprofits can tackle the trust deficit.

Users of AI must take care to understand the privacy policies of the tools they use, and nonprofits must be vigilant about protecting the personal information of their clients and donors. This session identified what nonprofits need to know and do to ensure that AI tools do not compromise the privacy of key constituents.

Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Andrew Simon led a reporters’ roundtable on what the second Trump administration means for the nonprofit sector. Our reporters shared the latest on topics including threats to federal funding and DEI efforts; how foundations are responding to the administration’s moves; the role lobbying and advocacy can play right now; and how leaders are navigating the uncertain fundraising environment.

Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer facilitated a reporters’ roundtable to explore key trends that will shape the coming year. Our reporters opened their notebooks and shared insights on managing today’s nonprofit work force, navigating an unsettled economy, and connecting with donors in changing times.

Many small-dollar donors are sitting on the sidelines of charitable giving, driving down donor-participation rates and shrinking the total amount individuals donate. The reasons for the slowdown are complex. The Chronicle was joined by a panel of experts who explored strategies to reignite giving by everyday donors and shore up your organization’s financial future.

Change is on the horizon for the nonprofit world as leaders prepare for a second Trump administration and a Republican-controlled House and Senate. Our expert guests explored how leaders can plan for various scenarios, prepare for anticipated policy changes, reduce risk amid fiscal uncertainty, and understand how grant making may shift in response to these factors.

Unfortunately, cyberattacks against nonprofits are on the rise. As hackers become skilled at using smart tech for malicious purposes, organizations will need to use A.I. and other tools to combat more sophisticated threats. In this forum, learn from a panel of experts how you can provide a better digital experience for your donors without spending a lot.

Learn from three nonprofit experts who have researched and created strategic work environments that prioritize employee well-being. You’ll learn how to define what well-being means for your organization, create a plan to foster it, and ensure accountability so that positive changes stick.

In today’s competitive job market, nonprofits of all sizes and missions are facing the toughest hiring market in a generation. This session will explore how to offer benefits and perks that appeal to top talent, engage and motivate staff in personalized ways that instill loyalty, and build a culture that supports employees, fosters success, and prevents burnout.

Learn from our expert guests how to create an organizational culture that is inclusive and helps you hold onto top talent. You’ll learn how to define what inclusion and belonging mean for your nonprofit, make these efforts a priority, and track your progress over time.