In this episode, Swim sits down with Dana Litwin, CVA, an internationally recognized consultant and speaker, to talk candidly about the current state of nonprofits in America. Dana brings her trademark honesty and humor to a conversation that touches on layoffs, financial pressures, and what she’s hearing from nonprofit leaders across the country.Dana also dives into the growing “second job” phenomenon among nonprofit professionals, the realities of running a consulting business in 2025, and how organizations are rethinking volunteer engagement. Whether you’re inside the sector or eyeing a leap into consulting yourself, this episode offers both perspective and practical advice.And of course — Dana wraps things up with a #NonprofitHorrorStory you won’t want to miss.Topics Include:Dana's 2025 nonprofit State of the Union reflectionWhat layoffs and “#OpenToWork” trends say about the sector’s healthWhy side hustles are becoming survival toolsThe art (and grind) of consulting for impactDana’s advice for aspiring consultants and future leadersReady to connect with Dana?Visit her website right here: https://www.danalitwinconsulting.com/Learn more about Dana's background here: https://www.danalitwinconsulting.com/aboutListen to the interview I did with Dana here on her YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/-YZtS0FJsxY?si=e5MlArSAJIy4_hESLearn more about GLAZA, the nonprofit Dana discussed in the episode here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/inside-l-zoos-messy-50-100000216.htmlListen now:🎧 Apple--https://bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastApple🎧 Spotify--https://bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastSpotifyYouTube-https://bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastYouTubeShortsInstagram-bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastInstagramTikTok-https://bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastTikTok#NonprofitInsiderPodcast #AdaptiveSports #InclusiveRecreation #NonprofitLeadership #OutdoorAccess #CommunityImpact**************************************Be sure to visit today's sponsor, JPP Consulting at www.LearnwithJPP.com/Coaching.My friend Jessica Pang-Parks is giving 10% off to all nonprofits and nonprofit leaders who sign up using the code "InsiderPod". Is your nonprofit ready to take the next leap? Not if you don't have Jessica!

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