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The episode discusses the top 10 New Year's resolutions for nonprofits to thrive in 2026.

Happy 2026! As policy shifts and new advocacy opportunities emerge , t he Bolder Advocacy team is here to guide nonprofits so they can continue to advocate boldly while remaining compliant and effective. W e're kicking off the year with our Top 10 nonprofit New Year's resolutio ns to help your organization thrive . Attorneys for This Episode Monika Graham Victor Rivera Labiosa Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort Top 10 2026 Resolutions: 1. Deepen Mission Alignment Clarity fuels momentum. Revisit your mission statement to ensure that every project, partnership, and expenditure aligns directly with your core purpose. The National Council of Nonprofits hosts a hub on its website that provides nonprofits with tools, research, and resources needed to operate a nonprofit more effectively, efficiently, and ethically. 2. Conduct an Advocacy Check-Up Identify opportunities to enhance your organization's advocacy activities, and raise potential issues about compliance with the tax, lobby, election, and other laws that govern your work. The Advocacy Check-Up is a self-assessment tool for 501(c)(3) public charities to review compliance with federal and state advocacy rules and identify opportunities…

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