Data to Help Donors Respond to Nonprofit Crises
Just-collected data shows which nonprofits have been hardest hit and what steps organizations are taking to respond.
December 2, 2025 | Read Time: 1 minute
Federal funding cuts and increased demand for their services have left nonprofits across the country and issue areas reeling, with many questioning whether they will survive.
The consequences are stark, given the vital work nonprofits do in communities across the country. In this episode, CEP Vice President of Research Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D. shares just-collected data on what nonprofits are experiencing, exploring questions like which nonprofits have been hardest hit and what steps organizations are taking to respond.
She also talks with Phil Buchanan about data on the foundation response to the situation, exploring lessons for individual and institutional donors alike. Smith Arrillaga argues that the existential challenges nonprofits are facing require bold, values-driven responses from donors.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy appreciates the opportunity to share this podcast and wants to note that the interview was conducted by Buchanan and Nicolette with no involvement from the Chronicle’s newsroom.
