The Cook County Youth Volunteer Program links middle schoolers with local groups for growth, learning, and community engagement.

Contact your representatives to show your support for TRIO programs as the Trump administration systematically dismantles funding that helps low-income and first-generation students access college.

Major changes are afoot in the grant writing world, but our research-grounded approach helps nonprofits adapt to evolving funding challenges.

Rural Pathways won the "Wings of Innovation" Platinum Award at TOOTRiS' inaugural Wind Beneath Your Wings Summit for our model that leverages federal tax credits to bring funding into the child care sector.

H.R.1's enhanced child care tax credits enable employers and providers to form partnerships that reduce family costs while generating tax savings and improving employee retention.

Nonprofits can increase their chances of securing unrestricted general operating support by building long-term trust with foundations.

The new tax law may create a short-term surge in major gifts for 2025 and long-term opportunities to grow small-donor support starting in 2026.

New tax changes expand charitable deductions for everyday donors while limiting wealthy benefits, creating unique 2025 fundraising opportunities.

Rural Pathways combines deep social science expertise with in-house research capacity to deliver comprehensive program evaluation, applied research, and data-driven impact strategies.

Nonprofits can secure additional foundation funding beyond traditional grants by leveraging six lesser-known strategies.

Rural nonprofits need strong, consistent branding to establish trust and recognition in close-knit communities where word-of-mouth reputation is crucial for success.

Rural organizations can strengthen funding by engaging donors, diversifying revenue through tools like Donor-Advised Funds, and building volunteer relationships.

Rural organizations can shift from reactive fundraising to a strategic, aligned funding approach by clarifying goals, using targeted prospecting tools, and nurturing existing funder relationships.

Rural-focused consultants thrive when they define exactly who they serve best and cultivate aligned, intentional partnerships.

A system designed around outdated assumptions is failing working women, especially in rural communities, and it’s time for bold, coordinated action across sectors to make child care, careers, and parenting truly compatible.

Investing in child care is a practical, high-impact strategy employers can take now to strengthen their workforce, support families, and contribute to long-term regional economic stability.

This action guide empowers rural Minnesotans to advocate for child care solutions that reflect their realities because when care fails, communities fall behind.

In today’s polarized climate, nonprofits must communicate their impact clearly and confidently or risk being misunderstood, overlooked, or misrepresented.

In Northeast Minnesota, a $36 million workforce crisis is unfolding, and at the heart of it is a child care shortage that's stalling business growth and pushing families to the margins.

To keep rural collaborations from fizzling out, prioritize trust-building relationships, set a consistent and manageable rhythm for connection, and define success beyond a single outcome.