{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5dd5b3ce76caf8561663dc50/68028dd7f4bf76eb41d4d7f3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Because We Can't Stay Quiet","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5dd5b3ce76caf8561663dc50/1745449470698-ec6ed3d2-ad18-481a-8d9a-89e11a9c05a1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>🎙️ The Nonprofit Reframe – Special Episode: <em>Because We Can’t Stay Quiet</em></h2><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🧨 Why This Episode Now?</h3><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>💥 Topics Covered:</h3><ul><li>Collapsing federal funding and its ripple effects</li><li>The real cost of inaction from foundations</li><li>How the narrative about nonprofits is shifting — and not for the better</li><li>Burnout and hiring freezes across the sector</li><li>Scenario planning and staying afloat</li><li>The critical role of boards and funders</li><li>Urgent calls to government, funders, and the public</li><li>Community care and mutual aid as survival tools</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>🧰 Resources Mentioned:</h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.teamprismatic.com/in-defense-of-the-sector/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nonprofit Sector Media Kit</strong></a>: Customizable communications materials to educate donors, boards, and the public on the value of nonprofits</li><li><strong>Hiring Process Audits</strong> by <a href=\"mailto:bw@brittnywilson.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brittny Wilson Consulting</a></li><li><strong>Scenario Planning Support</strong> from<a href=\"mailto:nia@teamprismatic.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Prismatic Consulting</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12GQzv3crw1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Montana Nonprofit Association’s Campaign for Nonprofits</strong></a></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>💡 Take Action:</h3><ol><li><strong>Funders</strong>: Release money. Now. Simplify your grants. Show up.</li><li><strong>Board Members</strong>: Get informed. Get active. Get real.</li><li><strong>Nonprofit Staff</strong>: You're not alone. Seek solidarity. Speak up.</li><li><strong>Consultants</strong>: Stand in the gap. Help hold the chaos.</li><li><strong>Everyone</strong>: Build community. Share resources. Support each other.</li></ol><h3><br></h3><h3>🤝 Stay Connected:</h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.brittnywilson.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brittny Wilson Consulting</a></li><li><a href=\"https://teamprismatic.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Prismatic Consulting </a>(Nia + Team)</li></ul>","author_name":"Brittny Wilson and Nia Wassink"}