By Benchmarks Team Wow, y’all. When we say we just got off the most passionate, engaged, magical webinar ever, we aren’t kidding. There’s a reason the 2026 Benchmarks Study is basically a 148-page love letter to nonprofit staff and their supporters. And the Benchmarks webinar attendees just proved our point. If you weren’t lucky to be in the “room” with us, strong rec for checking out the recording here.
DC and NYC friends: we would love to see you IRL very soon to geek out about all this sweet data.
- DC Benchmarks party is on April 29 at Busboys and Poets. Join us in the Langston Room at Busboys and Poets (1201 14th St, NW, Washington, DC) for a live presentation at 4pm, followed by drinks, snacks, and a bit of DIYing. RSVP here.
- NYC Benchmarks party is on May 7 at RPM Underground. We’ll meet at RPM Underground (246 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019) for a live presentation at 4pm, followed by drinks, snacks, and maybe some karaoke?? RSVP here.
As we said in the study and repeated again and again on the webinar, the big story this year isn’t a chart or a data point (although there are hundreds of charts in here!). It’s you — each and every human who showed up with courage, compassion, and creativity for the causes they care most deeply about. We’re honored to be in this work with you.
Check out the full study at mrbenchmarks.com.