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2025 in Review: Program data & survey findings
Themes from program data and Propel’s 2025 Nonprofit Check-In client survey.
The Work Will Continue
We can’t start each year running on empty. s hard as it is to hear, especially in this moment, your well-being matters as much as the pursuit of justice. By caring for yourself, you honor those who came before us, and you create space to enjoy life fully, not just to work tirelessly for a mission.
Support Emerging Orgs on GTMD25!
This year, seven fiscally sponsored organizations supported by Propel are participating in Give to the Max Day!
From One CFO to Another: Protecting your money and peace of mind
As a Chief Financial Officer, it is my job to ensure the safety and security of Propel’s financial assets, and I wanted to share some insights into the internal practices and external services I rely on to protect our financial assets.
Building a Culture of Data Security in Nonprofits
Cybersecurity is a journey, not a destination. By building a culture of security, investing in training, and leveraging community resources, nonprofits can better protect their data, their people, and their missions.
Nonprofit Check-In 2025
We are conducting a short survey to better understand your experiences so we can show up in the best way possible, elevate critical needs and nonprofit trends to philanthropic partners, and respond quickly to the ever-changing landscape.
Federal Government Shutdown: how we can help
We know that nonprofits can and have been dealing with the impacts of unreliable funding, and other threats. We wanted to make sure you knew that Propel is available, often as a free resource, if you need help with cash flow statements, business model questions, or lines of credit.
Common Cents: Choosing the Right Treasurer for Your Nonprofit Board
In our roles at Propel, we get the opportunity to work with nonprofit finance staff and executive directors on a day-to-day basis. We have started to notice this trend becoming more common as rare cases of fraud make the news, and nonprofits face more scrutiny because of federal legislation changes. Right when nonprofits need strong treasurers, they are difficult to find.
