The State of the Nonprofit: Policy, Funding, and the Path Forward

This session will focus on the critical implications of recent state and federal funding cuts affecting the nonprofit sector. Participants will delve into the impact of Executive Orders and federal changes that may hinder funding for essential services, including affordable housing, rental assistance, workforce development, and Community Services Block Grants, to name a few. Discussions will also address the potential loss of student loan repayment options and other emerging challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to share practical strategies and best practices for managing financial constraints while ensuring the continuity of vital services in their communities.

Learning Objective 1: Explore Funding Challenges: Participants will investigate the implications of recent state and federal funding cuts, including the effects of Executive Orders and federal changes impacting nonprofit funding, including affordable housing and rental assistance, Community Services Block Grants, the potential loss of student loan repayment options, and more. Affiliates will exchange practical strategies and best practices for managing financial constraints while continuing to provide essential services to their communities nationwide.

Learning Objective 2: Enhance Governance and Nonpartisanship: Attendees will examine the importance of board engagement and the necessity of maintaining nonpartisan positions during political shifts. This session will equip organizations with the tools needed to improve decision-making processes and ensure regulatory compliance.