The Nonprofit Atlas

Pivoting From Reliance On Federal Funds To Mission-Aligned Private Donors

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Thinking about moving away from heavy reliance on federal funding is smart leadership — federal dollars can stabilize your work, but they also leave you exposed when priorities or budgets change. If you’re ready to pivot toward private, mission-aligned support, here are practical steps to guide the transition.

The New Rules of Giving: Clarity, Participation, And Trust

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Across the U.S., giving is holding steady but getting smarter. Donors want to see real results, understand where their dollars go, and feel part of the solution—not just the funding. Central Florida mirrors these trends and offers useful lessons any community can adopt.