Our Blog for Nonprofit Professionals

Annual planning is one of the most important processes for nonprofit leaders. It sets the tone for the year, establishes priorities, clarifies goals, and aligns the entire organization around a shared mission. Yet planning often becomes difficult to complete because staff are stretched thin and day to day tasks compete for attention.

Nonprofits rely on storytelling to inspire action, mobilize supporters, and elevate community voices. Whether the goal is awareness, education, or policy change, narrative is one of the most powerful tools in an organization's toolbox. In 2026, AI offers a new way to strengthen narratives without overwhelming staff.

Good Today is a nonprofit on a mission to make doing good a daily habit. Partnering with companies and organizations, Good Today boosts employee engagement by allowing employees to vote on different causes to help the greater good, as a way for them to give back to the community. Every day, thousands of Good Today members donate small amounts to support urgent causes around the world, creating a global culture of generosity.

Riley Farm Rescue works to raise awareness about animal cruelty through education, special events, and promoting a vegan and cruelty-free lifestyle. Social media plays a critical role in helping them share these stories with the public and connect supporters directly to the animals who need help most Riley Farms.

NASA HUNCH is one of the most unique and transformative education programs in the country. It brings high school students into real NASA challenges, giving them the chance to design and build actual hardware, software, medical solutions, tools, and food used by astronauts on the International Space Station. NASA HUNCH stands for High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware NASA HUNCH ALL HANDS, a mission that has completely reimagined how young people discover STEM career

Published: December 18, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger Grant writing is one of the most time-consuming parts of running a nonprofit. Between researching opportunities, validating fit, writing applications, tracking deadlines, and following up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve refreshed the Grant Dashboard in Vee, to make it easier to understand the value you’re getting, see what matters most, and take the right next step at the right time. This walkthrough shows

At Vee, we’re fortunate to work alongside nonprofits whose missions remind us why technology should exist in the first place. ACTS (Action in Community Through Service) is one of those organizations—deeply rooted in compassion, guided by service, and relentlessly focused on helping people through crisis and into stability. For more than 56 years, ACTS has been a cornerstone of support in Prince William County, Virginia, meeting neighbors at their point of need and walking wit

Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most transformative tools available to nonprofits. In 2026, organizations of all sizes are discovering that AI can help them expand programs, reach more people, and free up critical staff time. While AI cannot replace the human heart behind nonprofit work, it can increase the reach and efficiency of your mission in ways that were not possible even a few years ago.

Grant-making has changed, and so has the way funders evaluate nonprofits. In 2026, funders want more than formal proposals, reports, and budgets. They want a fuller picture of how organizations operate, communicate, and connect with their communities. Social media has become one of the clearest ways for funders to observe this in real time.

A strong social media strategy is now one of the most important tools a nonprofit can use to communicate its mission and grow its impact. Donors, volunteers, partners, and community members expect real stories, consistent updates, and a clear sense of momentum. They want to see that your organization is active, transparent, and creating measurable change.

Published: December 9, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger At Vee, we’re always looking for ways to make your work easier, and today, we’re excited to unveil the brand-new Maggie Dashboard. Designed with speed, clarity, and simplicity in mind, this update gives nonprofit teams a smoother and more powerful social media workflow. Whether you’re reviewing content, planning your schedule, or analyzing performance, Maggie now surfaces the most important information right where you need

Published: December 1, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger Nonprofits often ask whether they need to invest in both grant support and social media. Based on current research, sector reports, and philanthropic trends, the answer is clear: yes. Both pillars reinforce one another, amplify organizational visibility, and significantly improve fundraising outcomes. This article synthesizes findings from academic studies, industry surveys, and fundraising data to demonstrate why grants an

Published: November 24, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger About BRCA Strong BRCA Strong is a Miami-based nonprofit supporting women before and after mastectomy surgery as they navigate breast cancer, reconstruction, and survivorship. Their mission is rooted in care, connection, and empowerment. While they already relied on Vee for daily social content, the BRCA Strong team faced a new challenge when planning their annual Gala — one of their biggest and most visible events of the

Published: November 24, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger About BRCAStrong BRCA Strong is a Miami-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting women before and after mastectomy surgery as they navigate breast cancer treatment, recovery, and survivorship. Their mission is to provide community, confidence, and care through resources, support programs, and empowerment initiatives. With a small, committed team and a growing community of women turning to them for guidance. The Challenge BR

Published: November 20, 2025 · By Maggie Social media can feel overwhelming for nonprofit leaders, especially when every platform seems to have its own rules, formats, and features. But understanding the different types of posts available on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn can help you use them strategically to build awareness, engage your community, and even catch the attention of potential funders. Each type of post plays a unique role, and learning how to mix them togeth

Published: November 20, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger For many nonprofit teams, grant writing and reporting are essential but resource-intensive tasks. With staff stretched thin and funding competition increasing, more organizations are turning to AI to save time, uncover opportunities, and make data-driven decisions. Why Nonprofits Are Turning to AI Faster Research: AI can sift through thousands of potential funders in seconds, narrowing to those most aligned with your missi

Published: November 20, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger You’re juggling donors, board reports, program updates, and maybe three different calendars. When it’s finally time to review your next batch of social media content, the last thing you want is a back-and-forth that eats up another afternoon. We get it. You’re not here to play email tag. You’re here to move your mission forward. So let’s make this easy. Giving feedback on social media posts shouldn’t feel like another to-d

Published: November 20, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger When disaster strikes, the first thing people need isn’t just supplies—it’s hope. Few people understand that better than Larry Agee, co-founder and Executive Director of Disaster Aid USA (DAUSA). A veteran with more than 80 disaster missions under his belt, Larry has spent the last 15 years leading relief efforts across the U.S. and abroad. From Service to Survivors Larry’s path to disaster relief began after serving in th

Published: November 20, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger At Vee, we created Grant, your AI-powered teammate, to take the stress out of grant writing. He can find opportunities, draft proposals, and streamline your process—but there’s one crucial step that ensures everything moves forward smoothly: verification. Why Verification Matters Before Grant writes your application, he needs to confirm details like: Your most up-to-date budget Any recent changes in your organization Acces

Published: November 20, 2025 · By Stephanie Weisinger Every nonprofit leader knows the feeling. You stumble upon a grant that feels perfect for your mission. The funding aligns, the deadline is close but doable, and for a moment, excitement bubbles up. But then reality hits: no time to write it, no capacity to research it, and no bandwidth to start from scratch. At Vee, we have heard that story countless times. And we built Bring Your Own Grant (BYOG) to change it. BYOG empow