1. This year, the question of how to broaden opportunities for all Americans is likely to occupy much of the philanthropic agenda. So, the implication? What is my organization doing to help the yawning gap between the rich and poor?
2. Philanthropy will face new demands to fill the gaps created by dwindling government aid–to give more to protect the safety net, keep museums and theaters open, and ensure kids go to decent schools. So, the implication? Where is my organization going to find the funding to fill the gaps created by reduced government support, or how are we going to learn to live without such funding?
3. Friction between younger employees and baby-boomer charity executives will grow as jobs are fewer and older workers find themselves working longer. So, the implication? There will be increasing friction between 20-somethings and their desires and aspirations, and those of the baby boomers looking toward retirement.
4. The share of nonprofit's money that it spends on administration is under assault. No perfect evaluation measure has come along to replace the "overhead ratio". So, the implication? Administrators must be very well-equipped to answer the question "What impact are you having?"
5. Experimentation in collaborations between for-profit business models working with non-profits on social concerns is growing. So, the implication? Will hybrids give nonprofit groups a bold, new way to pursue their missions–or will the new entities siphon off financial support that had previously gone to traditional charities?
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