11 Mar 2025
27m

Nonprofits navigate Trump’s drastic funding cuts, with The Chronicle of Philanthropy CEO Stacy Palmer

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Masters of Scale

This podcast interviews Stacy Palmer, CEO of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, about the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to U.S. government grants on the nonprofit sector. The interview discusses the widespread fear and uncertainty among nonprofits, the challenges of securing funding, and the limitations of private sector support in replacing government funding. Palmer highlights the haphazard nature of the cuts, causing significant disruption and impacting organizations' ability to function. A key takeaway is the disproportionate impact on smaller, hyperlocal organizations lacking resources to navigate these changes. The discussion also touches upon the chilling effect on corporate philanthropy, particularly in areas like DEI initiatives.

Outlines

Part 1: Initial Impact and Challenges

Part 2: Adaptation and Corporate Response

Part 3: Strategies and Historical Perspective

Part 4: Conclusion and Outlook

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