Nonprofit Funding Uncertainty: How CSR Can Support

As shifts in the U.S. continue to affect the nonprofit sector globally, your CSR programs have the power to spark timely action and provide meaningful support — right when it's needed most. This session explores how companies can support the nonprofit community in this period of funding uncertainty. Eunice Rho from the ACLU shares firsthand insights into the challenges nonprofits are facing and how corporate partners can offer meaningful support during this critical time.

As the need for reliable funding and sector resiliency continues to grow, companies have a unique opportunity to lead with purpose by adapting to the moment. This session offers practical insight for CSR, HR and social impact professionals looking to support nonprofit partners, protect long-term impact and strengthen their programs in a time of change.

You'll discover: 

• Insights into how funding uncertainty is affecting nonprofits and CSR initiatives.
• How you can provide timely, meaningful support to nonprofits facing resource constraints.
• How to evolve your CSR programs to maintain effectiveness and sustain long-term impact amid uncertainty.

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Key learnings

1. Urgent support for nonprofits: There is a pressing need for companies to step up and back nonprofits during uncertain times. Nonprofits are facing funding cuts, shifting priorities, and increased demand, requiring strategic partnerships and creative solutions from corporate allies.
2. The power of advocacy and action: Hope and courage fuel meaningful change. Advocacy is a powerful tool. It mobilizes resources, engages communities, and inspires collective action. Together, we can respond to challenges like policy changes and program cuts with vision and purpose.
3. Navigating funding uncertainty: Funding instability is hitting nonprofits hard - layoffs, reduced services, worsening inequities. While federal funding remains crucial, nonprofits are adapting creatively. They're seeking grants, building corporate partnerships, and leveraging pro bono support to continue their vital work.
4. Innovative corporate partnerships: Corporations must think outside the box to support nonprofits. Unrestricted funding offers flexibility. Expanded volunteering programs and pro bono assistance multiply impact. Funder collaboratives pool resources effectively. By aligning with shared values, we can streamline processes and rally around specific causes for maximum effect.
5. Leadership and values-driven action: Leadership skills such as strategic planning, communication, and creativity are vital to fostering nonprofit resiliency and driving impactful work. By prioritizing community-driven action and reconnecting with our personal values, we can build meaningful collaborations between corporations and nonprofits.

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