It’s been said that the one constant is change. A couple of weeks ago I talked about the cyclical environments that nonprofits work within. 2025 was a tough year for many nonprofits: How can we start to turn things around in 2026? There are changes that present challenges to our organizations. But there are other changes that create opportunity. In every opportunity and in every decision, there are driving forces that you need to consider. The driving forces may be macro or micro. For example, recent funding freezes in Washington reenergize our focus on fundraising and on prudent economic management. Fast-improving AI language tools offer nonprofits new ways to communicate with their constituencies and to raise funds. They also force us to develop new skills and learn new approaches. A good manager is constantly looking at the driving forces that are likely to impact the future of their organization, everything from labor costs to social trends to government regulation. Get used to looking for them early in your career, and your ability to perceive and incorporate them into your strategy will improve over time. Moving into 2026, every significant decision should include an assessment of the relevant driving forces. Happy New Year to all of my readers! Jim - Can you identify two or three driving forces that will impact your nonprofit in early 2026?