Workforce Solutions
MACC’s Workforce Solutions Initiative brings our network the best new thinking on workforce strategy, people development, and organizational resilience — through tools, peer learning, thought leadership, and practical resources you can put to work right away. Because a thriving workforce is the foundation everything else stands on. Without it, the programs don’t run, the relationships don’t hold, and the communities that depend on human services organizations don’t get what they need.
Built for Busy Nonprofit Leaders
MACC’s Workforce Solutions Initiative provides practical, accessible, tools in different formats — built for busy nonprofit professionals meeting them where they are with the right resource at the right time.
Our Podcast
Resource Library
Upcoming Events
Our Latest Episode
Check out the latest episode of our MACC podcast! Each month we chat with incredible guests who share their inspiring stories and insightful conversation as we delve into the challenges and triumphs of the human services workforce.
Closing the Nonprofit AI Gap
Is AI changing the nonprofit sector? More than you might think. In this episode, Laurel Hansen sits down with Karen Graham of Karen Graham Consulting to talk about what AI is actually doing to the daily work of nonprofit professionals, where the real risks lie, and how organizations can start using it responsibly.
Curated Resources
A thriving workforce is essential to our community organizations’ ability to continue the work of serving and supporting their communities. We’ve curated articles, research, tools, and resources to support our members on the topics that matter most: from leading through change and building inclusive cultures to employee development and the operational fundamentals that keep organizations running well.
AI For Nonprofits Resource Hub
This resource hub from nten is designed to be a central repository for nonprofit staff, offering a wide range of materials. You can share everything here with your team and board, and we’ll keep expanding the hub based on your needs and feedback. While AI isn’t new, the surge in consumer-ready products now marketed to nonprofits brings both fresh opportunities and obstacles.
State of Nonprofit AI Adoption and Governance
The State of Nonprofit AI, produced by NTEN and The Bridgespan Group, was developed to measure the sector’s approach to AI on its own terms. The report is relevant for anyone shaping how their organization approaches AI — executive directors and boards weighing where to invest, staff advocating for clearer guidance, funders deciding where support is most needed, and researchers tracking how the sector is adapting in real time.
What Is Responsible AI? A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders
AI is transforming the nonprofit sector, helping organizations work smarter, scale faster, and deepen relationships with donors and communities. 2025 research from the Blackbaud Institute reveals a striking paradox. While 80% of fundraisers use AI tools daily, 96% still have concerns, especially around misinformation and data privacy. And only 14% of organizations have a formal AI policy in place.
Bridging the AI Effectiveness Gap
Report from Bridgespan: AI is now a common part of work across the social sector: most professionals in the field are using AI in their work, with half of them saying they use it more than they did the year prior. Beneath this broad adoption, the data reveals two very different AI realities for organizations today.
2026 Current Conditions Current Conditions of Minnesota’s Nonprofit Sector
New research from MCN on how Minnesota nonprofits are navigating this current moment. The 2026 Current Conditions of Minnesota’s Nonprofit Sector reports on how nonprofits are handling federal and state policy changes, interruptions to funding, and the impacts of increased expenses.
How Nonprofits Can Evaluate Merger, Acquisition, Affiliation, and Partnership Opportunities
Webinar 11/9: Many nonprofits are exploring mergers, affiliations, and strategic partnerships as ways to strengthen mission delivery. This webinar from Social Current will walk through the key considerations including how to evaluate mission impact, cultural fit, financial health, and risk exposure. Participants will learn how to think about insurance and due diligence as part of a thoughtful transition strategy.
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