Momentum and Money: Aligning Now for a Powerful 2026

As the year draws to a close, many leaders focus on wrapping up tasks and checking boxes. But for mission-driven organizations, November isn’t just about finishing the year—it’s about positioning for the future.

At Woodworth Enterprises, we believe this season is the runway for 2026. The clearer your mission and the stronger your alignment now, the higher your lift-off will be in January. That’s why we launched Momentum and Money: Aligning Now for a Powerful 2026—a framework for turning year-end activity into a springboard for long-term success.

November Is for Positioning, Not Just Planning

Visibility, alignment, and readiness today set the stage for momentum tomorrow. For nonprofits, this means clarifying board roles, strengthening governance, and preparing for growth. For funders and financial institutions, it’s the perfect moment to connect Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) goals with community impact.

Board Empowerment Grants aren’t just compliance—they’re catalysts for leadership and local growth. When funders align CRA priorities with nonprofit board development, they unlock partnerships that drive measurable change.

CRA Isn’t Just Compliance, It’s Opportunity

Too often, CRA is viewed as a box to check. But in reality, it’s a powerful funding tool. By aligning board-building and community initiatives with CRA goals, nonprofits can access resources they might otherwise miss—and banks can demonstrate meaningful community investment.

This isn’t about rules. It’s about creating opportunities for mission-driven impact.

Year-End Giving Made Simple

Year-end giving is critical for nonprofits, but it can feel complicated for busy funders. Programs like the Board Empowerment Grant make it simple:

1. Funder shares focus area and selects a recipient

2. Grant is funded

3. Woodworth Enterprises delivers training, coaching, and events

4. Nonprofits are engaged, equipped, and mission-focused

5. PR-ready Impact Report delivered to funder and nonprofit

Streamlined reporting isn’t just convenient—it strengthens relationships and positions missions for sustained support.

Your Board Is a Strategic Asset

Boards aren’t just governance bodies—they’re engines for visibility, funding, and mission momentum. When positioned well, board members amplify your story, connect to funders, and advocate for strategic initiatives.

The Board Empowerment Grant equips boards to:

• Build confidence in fundraising and advocacy

• Strengthen governance and alignment

• Expand networks for partnerships

• Grow and diversify membership for resilience

Activating your board now ensures your organization enters 2026 ready to hit the ground running.

Ready to Build Board Momentum?

Momentum isn’t accidental—it’s built through intentional steps. For nonprofits, one of the most powerful levers for growth is an engaged, equipped board. For funders, one of the most impactful investments is supporting that growth through CRA-aligned grants.

The Board Empowerment Grant makes this partnership easy. Nonprofits gain the tools they need, funders gain measurable impact, and communities gain stronger leadership.

Funders: Align your CRA goals with community impact. Partner with us to deliver Board Empowerment Grants that strengthen leadership and create measurable change.

Nonprofits: Position your board for success in 2026. Explore how a Board Empowerment Grant can equip your team with the confidence, tools, and networks to thrive.

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Together, we can align momentum and money for a powerful 2026!