S1:E27 - Reflect, Reimagine, Reignite: Your Nonprofit's Year-End Reset for 2026
Wed Dec 17 2025
It's been a tough year for many nonprofits. Yet here you are! Still standing, still serving, and still dreaming about a brighter future. In this special end-of-year solo episode, Nate Birt, founder of Silver Maple Strategies, guides nonprofit leaders through a reflective, energizing reset for 2026.
This is not your average strategy podcast. It's a hands-on series of guided journaling prompts you can use to evaluate where you've grown, what you've overcome, and where your organization is headed next.
You'll also learn about some key trends affecting nonprofit giving, donor behavior, and funding diversification. Keep an eye on these factors in 2026 and beyond so you can creatively grow your revenue and deliver even greater impact in the New Year.
This episode is for you if you:
Want to hit pause, take a breath, and reflect before jumping into planning mode
Crave more alignment and greater morale across your team and board
Need practical ideas for adapting to donor trends and funding volatility
Want a clear framework to set meaningful, motivating goals for 2026
You'll Walk Away With: 10 powerful journaling prompts to use with your board, team, or just for yourself
A resilience framework you can apply to any season of uncertainty
Emerging trends in donor behavior, DAFs, and general operating support
A renewed sense of purpose for the year ahead
Bonus: Hear Nate's personal Word of the Year and find out why this practice can be a great way to unlock sustained inspiration to fuel your next chapter. Then, choose your own personal Word of the Year.
Take the Next Step: Share your feedback on this episode: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
View and register for future webinars: www.silvermaplestrategies.com/webinars
Get Nate's newsletter: www.silvermaplestrategies.com/newsletter
Book Nate to speak or facilitate a strategy session with your nonprofit or association: https://www.silvermaplestrategies.com/speaking-engagements
Connect with Nate: 🌐 SilverMapleStrategies.com
📧 nate@silvermaplestrategies.com
💼 Connect on LinkedIn
Special Thanks Big thanks to Lee Williams for editing and producing this episode, and to Audrey for helping bring these ideas to life through thoughtful design and marketing. I'm grateful for your partnership!
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It's been a tough year for many nonprofits. Yet here you are! Still standing, still serving, and still dreaming about a brighter future. In this special end-of-year solo episode, Nate Birt, founder of Silver Maple Strategies, guides nonprofit leaders through a reflective, energizing reset for 2026. This is not your average strategy podcast. It's a hands-on series of guided journaling prompts you can use to evaluate where you've grown, what you've overcome, and where your organization is headed next. You'll also learn about some key trends affecting nonprofit giving, donor behavior, and funding diversification. Keep an eye on these factors in 2026 and beyond so you can creatively grow your revenue and deliver even greater impact in the New Year. This episode is for you if you: Want to hit pause, take a breath, and reflect before jumping into planning mode Crave more alignment and greater morale across your team and board Need practical ideas for adapting to donor trends and funding volatility Want a clear framework to set meaningful, motivating goals for 2026 You'll Walk Away With: 10 powerful journaling prompts to use with your board, team, or just for yourself A resilience framework you can apply to any season of uncertainty Emerging trends in donor behavior, DAFs, and general operating support A renewed sense of purpose for the year ahead Bonus: Hear Nate's personal Word of the Year and find out why this practice can be a great way to unlock sustained inspiration to fuel your next chapter. Then, choose your own personal Word of the Year. Take the Next Step: Share your feedback on this episode: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ View and register for future webinars: www.silvermaplestrategies.com/webinars Get Nate's newsletter: www.silvermaplestrategies.com/newsletter Book Nate to speak or facilitate a strategy session with your nonprofit or association: https://www.silvermaplestrategies.com/speaking-engagements Connect with Nate: 🌐 SilverMapleStrategies.com 📧 nate@silvermaplestrategies.com 💼 Connect on LinkedIn Special Thanks Big thanks to Lee Williams for editing and producing this episode, and to Audrey for helping bring these ideas to life through thoughtful design and marketing. I'm grateful for your partnership!