Masters of Scale Nonprofits navigate Trump’s drastic funding cuts, with The Chronicle of Philanthropy CEO Stacy Palmer
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Mar 11, 2025 
Stacy Palmer, CEO of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, brings insights on how Trump’s funding cuts are shaking the nonprofit sector. She discusses the widespread instability nonprofit organizations face and how this threatens community bonds. Palmer highlights innovative strategies nonprofits must adopt to survive in these challenging times, including the potential role of corporate funding. The critical conversation explores the future of giving and how organizations can adapt to maintain their vital services.
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Nonprofit Sector in Turmoil
- Nonprofits and foundations are terrified due to funding cuts, direct impacts, and staff safety concerns.
- This fear surpasses even the Reagan era, with added concerns about haphazard execution and lack of clear ideology.
Safety Concerns
- Grantmakers report increased funding requests for security.
- Organizations dealing with controversial issues, like immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights, feel particularly threatened.
Scale of Government Funding
- Government funding dwarfs even large philanthropic contributions.
- Government cutbacks increase demand for nonprofit services while simultaneously reducing their capacity.