Nonprofit Lowdown #368- What Happened in 2025?
2025 was a pressure cooker year. Tariffs. Funding cuts. Attacks on DEI. AI overload. Donor fatigue. Burnout everywhere.
In this episode, I reflect on what 2025 revealed about leadership, fundraising, and trust—and more importantly, what to do next as we head into 2026.
Here’s what I cover:
- Why burnout is not a personal failure—it’s a structural reality
- The 5 trends that will define successful fundraisers in 2026
- Why quality conversations > mass outreach noise
-Why simplification beats expansion (stop chasing shiny objects)
- How collaboration is the real power move
-And why clarity of identity is the only true moat left
If 2025 left you feeling behind, overwhelmed, or questioning your impact—this episode is your reminder that surviving was the win.
Important Links:
How to Train ChatGPT: https://go.rheawong.com/annual-fundraising-plan-tracker1-3127-4300
My Big Ask Gifts Program: https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-program
My Book, Get That Money Honey: https://go.rheawong.com/get-that-money-honey
My Newsletter: https://www.rheawong.com/