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The reports listed below are the nonprofit sector's most useful research reports and 2026 editions reaffirm the growing power of email marketing and monthly giving, the waning influence of organic social media, and the growth of AI use in the nonprofit sector. http://dlvr.it/TT5DJw

Every year, nonprofits invest significant resources into research and program evaluation, only to watch the findings sit in a PDF that almost no one reads. Knowledge translation (KT) is the practice of turning research into accessible, usable resources that reach the people who need them. http://dlvr.it/TT476b

Consignment auction items have become increasingly popular. By providing access to premium experiences and high-value auction packages without upfront costs, consignment can help organizations build stronger auction catalogs, attract more bidders and reduce the burden on staff and volunteers. http://dlvr.it/TT1s9x

The 2026 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report covers website and email marketing, online fundraising, social media, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Tech for Survey was completed by 826 nonprofit professionals, with 77% of those located in the United States and Canada.  http://dlvr.it/TSyXJV

Email is a powerhouse for fundraising. Twenty-six percent of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give – outpacing social media, websites, and print materials. Email is also their preferred communication method to receive news updates, appeals, and thank you messages. http://dlvr.it/TSvvRQ