"Nearly three-quarters of nonprofit CEOs surveyed by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) said their organizations have experienced increased demand for their services brought on by cuts to major programs, according to a report shared with Fortune this week."
""The current environment has created ongoing uncertainty and strain within our organization," one leader wrote in the report. "National cuts to major food programs have reduced resources and increased instability across the hunger-relief sector, leaving nonprofits like ours facing higher demand with fewer supports.""
"Findings are based on survey responses from 380 nonprofit leaders who cover a range of causes, including food, housing, childcare, education, health care, elder care, workforce training, and other services at a time when people need them the most."
""From pausing research on cures for childhood cancer to halting food assistance, safety from domestic violence, and closing suicide hotlines, the impact of even a short pause in funding could be devastating and cost lives," Yentel continued in a January 2025 statement. "This order could decimate thousands of organizations and leav"
Nearly three-quarters of nonprofit CEOs report increased demand for services due to cuts to major programs. Hunger-relief organizations describe reduced resources and greater instability after national cuts to major food programs, leaving them to meet higher needs with fewer supports. The strain is linked to a tougher funding environment, staff reductions, and concerns about organizational resilience. Findings are based on survey responses from 380 nonprofit leaders across food, housing, childcare, education, health care, elder care, workforce training, and other services. Funding disruptions began after a federal freeze on grants and contracts ordered by the Office of Management and Budget, affecting many aid programs and raising fears of severe harm to organizations and communities.
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