Nonprofit Consulting in the Year 2025: A Conversation with Dana Litwin, CVA
About this episode
Swim Karim interviews Dana Litwin about the current state of nonprofits and the future of consulting in 2025.
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 reflection What layoffs and “#OpenToWork” trends say about the sector’s health Why side hustles are becoming survival tools The art (and grind) of consulting for impact Dana’s advice for aspiring consultants and future leaders Ready to connect with Dana? Visit her website right here: https://www.danalitwinconsulting.com/ Learn more about Dana's background…
People in this episode
Host: Swim Karim
Guest: Dana Litwin
Topics covered
- nonprofit consulting
- financial pressures
- volunteer engagement
- side hustles
- layoffs
- consulting business
Keywords
- nonprofit
- consulting
- 2025
- financial pressures
- volunteer engagement
- side hustles
- layoffs
- consulting advice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: GLAZA, Dana Litwin Consulting
Places: America
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