February 5, 2026 | By: Emily Drake
As we close our first month of 2026, the urgency facing communities is unmistakable. The challenges are not abstract or distant; they are intensifying, immediate, and demanding more of all of us. And yet, even in this sobering reality, the momentum for justice and meaningful change remains alive. This year, we’re deepening our commitment to long-term systems transformation, elevating community voice, and supporting a more pluralistic, thriving democracy. We’re energized, aligned, and ready to partner with organizations shaping what’s possible. Another world is on her way, but only because people are pushing for her with courage and persistence. We’re here for that fight, alongside all who are doing the work.
Read more about LFA’s vision for our work in 2026 in our latest blog.
December 17, 2025 | By: Allison Sponseller
As winter days get shorter, we at LFA are taking a beat to reflect on the past year. Instead of dwelling on what’s missing, we’re celebrating what’s here – the bright spots, the wins, and the “good things” that made 2025 meaningful. We hope this list sparks something for you, too – maybe a reminder that challenges can carry hidden gifts, a desire to send a thank-you note to someone in your life, or even inspiration to make your own list of good things.
October 30, 2025 | By: Jessica Xiomara García
In the wake of growing challenges to racial equity work, organizations need more than good intentions; they need tools that drive meaningful change. The Organizational Equity Reflection Tool (OERT) offers a practical framework that helps you weave equity into the very fabric of how you operate. This blog highlights the Equity Learning Lab’s OERT and explores how organizations can move from curiosity to embedding more equitable practices into core systems and culture. Whether you're just beginning or deep into your equity journey, see how the OERT can help you create meaningful, measurable progress.
July 30, 2025 | By: Allison Sponseller and Annie Lindsey
LFA has partnered with many nonprofit organizations that need a custom-made dashboard to support them to easily understand, visualize, and access key up-to-date data points. In this blog, we highlight some key principles that we have employed to develop dashboards that add value to organizations’ work, showcasing our partnership with Safe & Sound as an example.
June 12, 2025 | By Tomika Rodriguez and Elba Garcia
In Learning for Action’s cohort-based capacity building (CBCB) work, developing or refining a nonprofit’s theory of change is a foundational step. This process helps organizations clarify their assumptions, define core components, and set S.M.A.R.T. outcomes. A theory of change acts as the organizational DNA—guiding not only program delivery and evaluation but also governance, communications, and strategic planning.
Especially in times of uncertainty, a well-articulated theory of change becomes a stabilizing force. It enables nonprofits to reassess assumptions, adapt strategies, and realign with evolving community needs. As highlighted in the “Lean into Learning” webinar, revisiting this framework can illuminate new pathways, strengthen partnerships, and support resource development. Ultimately, a theory of change is both a roadmap and a compass—helping organizations stay mission-focused while remaining flexible and responsive to change.
