Nonprofitpro iconNonprofitproMay 28, 2026

State of Nonprofits 2026: 3 Dire Realities Facing the Sector Right Now

A new report finds nonprofit CEO burnout has nearly doubled in one year, foundation grants are harder to secure than federal funding, and 39% of nonprofits ran a deficit in fiscal year 2025. Here's what the data says — and where organizations are actually finding traction.

State of Nonprofits 2026: 3 Dire Realities Facing the Sector Right Now

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A new report finds nonprofit CEO burnout has nearly doubled in one year, foundation grants are harder to secure than federal funding, and 39% of nonprofits ran a deficit in fiscal year 2025.

Here's what the data says — and where organizations are actually finding traction.

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A new report finds nonprofit CEO burnout has nearly doubled in one year, foundation grants are harder to secure than federal funding, and 39% of nonprofits ran a deficit in fiscal year 2025. Here's what the data says — and where organizations are actually finding traction.

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