Nonprofits are entering one of the most challenging funding landscapes in decades. Political shifts, economic uncertainty, and rising costs are reshaping how organizations can deliver on their missions. The current administration has frozen, cut, or threatened to cut a wide range of social service programs, like public safety, early childhood education, food assistance, and refugee resettlement. Staffing cuts to federal agencies have also created delays and uncertainty around future grant funding.
This represents a major disruption of a system that, since the 1960s, has largely depended on federal partnerships with nonprofits, universities, hospitals, and companies to provide essential community services.
Many nonprofits can’t afford a full in-house communications staff, leaving teams stretched thin. Some organizations have turned to AI tools to fill the gap, but without a strategy, those tools often create more noise than clarity.
In times of financial uncertainty, a strong communications strategy isn’t optional; it’s essential. Here’s why:
Funders need to see measurable impact and clear storytelling.
Communities need to understand your value and services.
Donors need to feel confident that their contributions are making a difference.
Without a consistent, mission-driven approach to communications, nonprofits risk losing visibility, support, and funding at the very moment they need it most.
That’s where we come in.
BDC Strategy Group has worked alongside dozens of nonprofits to help them clarify their messaging, strengthen community engagement, and build communications strategies that last. Our new Nonprofit Communications Kickstart Packages are designed for small to mid-sized nonprofits looking to:
Build or refresh their communications efforts
Create a sustainable foundation for storytelling
Reach audiences with confidence across email, social, and media
With tiered options to fit your needs, packages include: a strategic communications plan, editorial & key dates calendar, social media starter kit, branding style guide, partner/board toolkit, and up to three months of hands-on support.
While funding sources may be uncertain, one thing is clear: your story is your most powerful asset. Investing in communications now ensures your nonprofit stays visible, relevant, and supported no matter what changes come next.
Learn more about the Nonprofit Communications Kickstart Packages and book your spot today:
