
In the wake of a global pandemic, racial reckoning, and unprecedented economic uncertainty, the social-impact sector is experiencing tremors. That things are shifting is obvious to anyone paying attention, but how they’re shifting, and why, feels more elusive. To gain an informed perspective on the state of the nonprofit sector, I spoke with leaders in executive search firms who specialize in placing top talent within mission-driven organizations. These candid conversations reveal a nuanced picture of the sector — one of adaptation, re-imagining, and, hopefully, resilience. From sector contractions to the stickiness of remote work, here are six key insights that are redefining nonprofits.

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