Weathering Financial Shifts: What Nonprofits Need to Know
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET
A Strategic and Candid Conversation to Navigate What’s Next
In a year marked by legislative changes, economic uncertainty, and shifting donor behavior, nonprofits are facing a new set of challenges when it comes to financial sustainability and strategic planning. The stakes are high—and knowing how to respond is more important than ever.
Join Melissa Merriam of OneCause as she moderates an essential conversation with three leading experts who bring legal, financial, and fundraising insights to the table:
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Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, Principal, Windmill Hill Consulting
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Rachel Werner, Principal, RBW Strategy
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Andras Kosaras, Partner , Arnold & Porter
Together, they’ll unpack how the current economic and legislative landscape is impacting nonprofit funding, grantmaking, governance, and donor behavior. Attendees will walk away with the clarity, foresight, and practical strategies needed to guide their organizations through these turbulent times and into a more secure future.
This session is ideal for nonprofit executives, fundraisers, grant professionals, and board members who are looking to stay agile, compliant, and confident in their planning.
Key takeaways:
- Summarize the financial, legal, and philanthropic implications of recent economic and legislative developments.
- Recognize emerging risks and opportunities in donor behavior, grant funding, and organizational governance.
- Implement practical tactics for financial resilience, fundraising adaptation, and grant management.
- Evaluate how to communicate effectively with donors, funders, and boards during uncertain financial times.
- Build confidence in making short- and long-term strategic decisions with insights from seasoned experts.
Presented by:
Melissa Merriam
Director, National Accounts, OneCause (Moderator)
Barbara O'Reilly, CFRE
Principal, Windmill Hill Consulting
Andras Kosaras
Partner, Arnold & Porter
Rachel Werner
Principal, RBW Strategy
Dawn Lynn Lego
Director Brand Engagement, OneCause (Host)