Trump Got Elected: How You Should Prepare

About this episode

Katrina VanHuss discusses critical actions for nonprofit leaders in response to challenges posed by political changes and societal issues.

In this episode, I break down the four critical actions every nonprofit leader must take in the face of mounting challenges: double down on major gifts while building community, merge for greater impact, find your people, and prioritize self-care. But why these steps? I dive into the psychology behind it, exploring how the Just World Hypothesis fuels neoliberal policies that deepen inequality, erode social safety nets, and reshape the nonprofit landscape. Discover how cognitive biases, political ideologies, and shifting donor behaviors are changing the game—and what you can do to navigate this new reality. Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

People in this episode

Host: Katrina VanHuss

Topics covered

• nonprofit leadership
• major gifts
• community building
• mergers
• self-care
• Just World Hypothesis
• cognitive biases

Keywords

• nonprofit
• leadership
• major gifts
• community
• self-care
• Just World Hypothesis
• inequality
• donor behavior

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: nonprofit

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