The Fork in the Road for Nonprofit Funding

NOV 5, 202545 MIN
Speaking of Purpose

The Fork in the Road for Nonprofit Funding

NOV 5, 202545 MIN

Description

Nonprofits are facing a turning point. As government funding shifts and donor behavior evolves, the sector stands at a fork in the road. Forced to rethink how it stays financially healthy and mission-focused.In this episode of Speaking of Purpose, we’ll unpack the growing strain on nonprofit budgets, the risks of relying solely on private philanthropy, and the rise of community-led giving models. We explore the warning signs, the opportunities, and what it will take to build lasting resilience in a changing funding landscape.Show Notes:Explore Charity Navigator → https://www.charitynavigator.org Support GlobalGiving → https://www.globalgiving.org Do Good Research Study → https://dogood.umd.edu/news/new-research-reveals-linkages-between-volunteerism-social-connections-0 Read Civic Participation Study → https://ejpr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1475-6765.12586 USAID Stop-Work Order → https://www.usaidstopwork.com/ Visit ACLU → https://www.aclu.org Learn About PEPFAR → https://www.state.gov/pepfar Check Malaria Data → https://malariaatlas.org/news/new-malaria-data-warns-millions-at-risk/ Browse NOAA Data → https://www.noaa.govSee what we’ll lose without Nonprofits → https://fortune.com/2025/09/07/nonprofits-youll-miss-them-when-theyre-gone/