SNYDER STRATEGIES

Nonprofits don’t need to endorse candidates to think strategically. As you plan for 2026, the election year will shape lawmakers, narratives, and opportunities. Ignoring that isn’t compliance -- it’s a blind spot.

Volunteers don’t need to be policy experts — just confident. A little guidance on advocacy basics, storytelling, and connecting with lawmakers turns them into powerful advocates.

Nonprofit leaders know the chaos never stops—new crises, new policies, new fires to put out. When I led the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance through a whirlwind of executive orders in early 2025, I learned how to pivot fast without losing focus. Here’s how to stay grounded, move quickly, and lead with clarity when everything around you is shifting.