640. Policy, Funding, and Talent: 8 Nonprofit Trends Leaders Can’t Ignore - Stacy Palmer, The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Meet Stacy 🤝, the dynamic CEO of The Chronicle of Philanthropy and a true force for good in the nonprofit sector. In this episode, we explore Stacy's journey from a curious student journalist to a leader transforming the landscape of philanthropy. Stacy shares her insights on the future of fundraising, the impact of new generations of donors, and the game-changing potential of unrestricted giving. Her thoughts on curiosity and humor as leadership essentials will leave you inspired and ready to tackle challenges with a smile.Whether you're a nonprofit pro or just passionate about making a difference, this episode is packed with practical strategies, heartfelt stories, and inspiration to fuel your mission-driven journey. Tune in and let's change the world together. 🎧Episode Highlights: How Stacy's Journey Shaped Philanthropy (02:00)Why Media Drives Change (10:15)How to Retain Talent in High-Burnout Environments (18:30)Where Resilience Leads Amidst Policy Shifts (25:45)Why Understanding New Donor Generations is Crucial (33:20)How Unrestricted Giving Transforms Impact (40:50)The Importance of Curiosity and Humor in Leadership (45:10)Stacy’s One Good Thing (41:40)Navigating the Future of Fundraising (50:30)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/640Join us at The Spread!Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.Learn more and save your free spot today. //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter