These are tumultuous times, and no part of the nonprofit sector has been left untouched.  

Still, the specific challenges vary by geography, funding model, and issue area. Human services agencies are confronting rising needs and shrinking public funding. Identity-based organizations are navigating targeted hostility and the dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, which affects both how they do their work and their funding flows. Outside of the United States, NGOs and INGOs are facing devastating cuts to global aid and the disbanding of USAID—disrupting funding on a massive scale.  

And yet, leaders are forging ahead. Whether they’re movement builders or direct-service providers, we have yet to speak with a nonprofit leader who isn’t determined to find a path forward. They aren’t sugarcoating the pain of the moment. But they are responding with creativity and determination. Many are also reaching out for help. 

That’s why we’ve created this page. It brings together resources that are new, evergreen, or shaped by other crises like COVID-19—tools, stories, and frameworks to help nonprofits lead effectively in difficult times.  

Organizational Effectiveness

Prepare for multiple scenarios and make decisions in the face of uncertainty.