Core Insights - Organizations that prioritize technology and talent investments report significantly lower concerns about managing risk, indicating a correlation between proactive strategies and resilience in uncertain times [1][3]. Group 1: Key Findings from the Report - The 2025 Risk Readiness Report identifies 13 pressing risks in the social impact sector and provides actionable insights for leaders to address these challenges [2]. - A readiness assessment tool is included in the report, allowing organizations to evaluate their preparedness and receive personalized action steps for building resilience [5]. - Three distinct readiness segments are identified: Reactive (23%), Responsive (48%), and Proactive (29%), with proactive organizations showing lower concern and higher preparedness across all risk areas [7]. Group 2: Strategic Insights - Government policy changes and revenue are the top concerns for social impact organizations, with only 30% feeling prepared for these challenges [7]. - Proactive organizations are more likely to have updated strategic plans, engaged boards, set clear fundraising goals, and focused on technology strategy [7]. - Technology is a predictive factor in organizational readiness, with proactive organizations more likely to have upgraded their technology and implemented continuity plans [7]. Group 3: Talent and Staff Management - Staff burnout is a significant challenge, yet less than 25% of organizations surveyed have a staff continuity plan [7]. - Proactive organizations invest in talent, update employee benefits, and improve internal communications to ensure resiliency [7]. Group 4: Resource Allocation and Readiness - Readiness is not determined by organizational size or budget; 57% of proactive organizations have fewer than 100 employees, and 37% report annual revenue under $11 million [7].

Core Insights - The report by the Blackbaud Institute highlights how technology-savvy organizations are gaining a competitive edge in fundraising through effective integration of AI and technology [1][2][3] Group 1: Technology Integration and Revenue Growth - Organizations with higher levels of technology integration are more likely to report revenue growth and less likely to report revenue decline compared to those with limited tech use [7] - 72% of nonprofit respondents met or exceeded their fundraising targets over the past year, indicating a positive trend in fundraising performance [2] Group 2: AI Adoption in Nonprofits - 82% of nonprofits are utilizing AI tools, primarily free generative platforms for content creation, with some also leveraging AI for prospecting and A/B testing [7] - There is a belief among the majority of organizations that AI will become pervasive in the sector, enhancing efficiency [7] Group 3: Need for AI Policies and Training - Only 14% of nonprofits currently have an AI policy in place, indicating a significant gap in sector-wide AI guidance [7] - 60% of fundraisers believe that better training would enhance technology use, while 56% call for improved system integration [7] Group 4: Resource Allocation and Revenue Growth - Among organizations that experienced revenue growth, 44% attributed this success to adequate resourcing, while 51% of those with revenue declines cited insufficient resources as the primary reason [7]