Navigating Funding Shifts: Pivot Resources & News
As the global funding landscape continues to shift, many international NGOs are facing difficult questions about sustainability, staff safety, and staying true to their mission amidst uncertainty. In April, MINN hosted a powerful panel discussion featuring leaders from 3 Minnesota NGOs: Center for Victims of Torture, Nonviolent Peaceforce, and Alight.
As funding landscapes shift, here are tools, reflections, and job boards to help individuals and organizations pivot strategically.
Articles & Insights
How USAID Consultants Can Prepare to Pivot – LinkedIn article with practical next steps.
Welcome to the Career Pivot (Substack) – Ongoing newsletter exploring career pivots in global development.
USAID Funding Ends Here: How African NGOs Can Pivot – Strategies and reflections for African NGOs.
Beyond USAID: New Approaches for Implementing Partners – Building resilience through alternative funding models.
Lost Your USAID Funding? Here's What to Do Next – ICTWorks guide to practical action.
How Government Agencies Can Find New Donors – Grant-seeking strategies post-foreign aid.
USAID Cuts to Conservation – Yale360 article analyzing environmental impact.
NPR: Humanitarian Aid Canceled – How communities are affected.
Career Transition & Personal Development
Moving from Government to Other Sectors (LinkedIn Learning) – Practical guidance for global development professionals.
ImpactCoach – Career coaching focused on mission-driven professionals.
A Few Sunday Thoughts (Substack) – Reflections, jobs, and ideas for navigating the shift.
Reimagine Aid – Community-led rethinking of aid models.
ICVA Network – Resources for humanitarian organizations transitioning their funding and operations.
Job Boards & Opportunities
Explore career options across sectors and geographies: