Navigating Nonprofit Uncertainty
Michael Blanton from Sage joins the show and breaks down the harsh reality facing nonprofits: only 9% consider themselves data-driven despite widespread recognition of its importance. With staffing crises, funding uncertainty, and political chaos creating unprecedented challenges, organizations are scrambling for revenue diversification and better technology solutions. Michael explains why this turbulent moment might actually be the perfect time for nonprofits to modernize their financial systems.
Sage's 2025 Nonprofit Survey https://www.sage.com/en-us/sage-business-cloud/intacct/resources/white-papers/trends-report-not-for-profit-2025/
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Sage's 2025 Nonprofit Survey https://www.sage.com/en-us/sage-business-cloud/intacct/resources/white-papers/trends-report-not-for-profit-2025/
Connect with Michael Blanton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfblanton
Connect with the Hosts:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybmadere
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattlescault
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlewis715
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Creators and Guests
Guest
Michael Blanton
Senior Director of Industry Marketing for the Nonprofit and Healthcare industries at Sage