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Because We Can't Stay Quiet

Apr 28, 2025•41 min•Ep. 118
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Episode description

🎙️ The Nonprofit Reframe – Special Episode: Because We Can’t Stay Quiet



🧨 Why This Episode Now?

It’s been two years since their last episode, but Brittny and Nia return for a one-time special because the nonprofit sector is in crisis — and staying quiet is not an option.

From funding freezes to increased political hostility and burnout, nonprofits are struggling under immense pressure. Brittny and Nia unpack the chaos and call for solidarity, advocacy, and action.



đź’Ą Topics Covered:
  • Collapsing federal funding and its ripple effects
  • The real cost of inaction from foundations
  • How the narrative about nonprofits is shifting — and not for the better
  • Burnout and hiring freezes across the sector
  • Scenario planning and staying afloat
  • The critical role of boards and funders
  • Urgent calls to government, funders, and the public
  • Community care and mutual aid as survival tools

đź§° Resources Mentioned:
đź’ˇ Take Action:
  1. Funders: Release money. Now. Simplify your grants. Show up.
  2. Board Members: Get informed. Get active. Get real.
  3. Nonprofit Staff: You're not alone. Seek solidarity. Speak up.
  4. Consultants: Stand in the gap. Help hold the chaos.
  5. Everyone: Build community. Share resources. Support each other.

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