America’s nonprofits are being asked to do more with less, and the executives running them say the strain is causing massive burnout.
Nearly three-quarters of nonprofit CEOs surveyed by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) said their organizations have experienced increased demand for their services brought on by cuts to major programs, according to a report shared with Fortune this week.
“The current environment has created ongoing uncertainty and strain within our organization,” one leader wrote in the report. “National cuts to major food programs have reduced resources and increased instability across the hunger-relief sector, leaving nonprofits like ours facing higher demand with fewer supports.”
The pressure stems from a tougher funding environment, staff cuts, and mounting concerns about their organizations’ ability to weather the current climate.
Findings are based on survey responses from 380 nonprofit leaders who cover a range of causes, including food, housing, childcare, education, health care, elder care, workforce training, and other services at a time when people need them the most.
