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Brian Abernathy

Brian Abernathy brings a wealth of nonprofit leadership experience to his role at Convergent, where he leads a team of highly experienced fundraisers and leaders with a focus on innovation and flexibility to ensure the best outcomes from each client relationship. Over the course of his career, he has launched local chapters of international organizations, built cross-sector partnerships, and guided new nonprofits through the complexities of operational setup. Brian has presented on fundraising strategy on national and regional stages. Before joining Convergent, Brian served as VP of Operations at First Community Development, where he oversaw a team of fundraising professionals and led multiple capital campaigns. He also played a pivotal role in launching Breakthrough Norcross, a collective impact initiative aimed at improving K-12 educational and economic outcomes. A Leadership Georgia alum and active community leader, Brian lives in Buford, Georgia, with his wife, two daughters, a dog, and their flock of chickens. Connect with Brian on LinkedIn.

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4 Tips for Building Long-Term Nonprofit Sustainability

Posted by Brian Abernathy on Oct 24, 2025 8:00:00 AM

During chaotic times, it makes sense that many nonprofits are only able to focus on their immediate future. A recent survey of nonprofits found that 52% of respondents have the cash on hand to support their organization for only the next three months or less, with 18% having just one month or less.  

If your nonprofit is struggling, creating long-term financial plans may seem like a luxury. However, whether your nonprofit is doing well or starting in a poor position, the first steps to sustainability are the same: assessing your strategy, researching solutions, and restructuring as necessary.  

In this guide, we will provide tips for ensuring long-term sustainability across leadership teams, donor cultivation processes, and other internal operations.  

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