The 5 Audiences Who Will Replace Your Lost Funding (And How to Reach Them)

Federal and grant funding is contracting fast. The nonprofits weathering it best aren't waiting on the next grant cycle. They're already sitting on the answer. We'll show you exactly who to activate and how. The funding landscape shifted fast and it's not slowing down. A third of nonprofits reported a government funding disruption in just the first 4–6 months of 2025, and for organizations that depend on it, government funding makes up 42% of total revenue. (Urban Institute / National Council of Nonprofits) Private foundation giving is projected to grow 5–7% in 2026, but researchers are clear: it can't offset federal losses at the scale nonprofits are seeing. (The NonProfit Times) Nonprofits hit by funding disruptions were nearly twice as likely to cut staff as those that weren't. (National Council of Nonprofits) If you're waiting for the next grant cycle to fix your budget, the math isn't in your favor. The good news: the people who can replace that funding are already closer than you think. This is a live walkthrough of the 5 specific audiences that can realistically replace what you've lost. For each one, we'll cover exactly how to reach them, what tools make it possible, and what a real campaign looks like in action. Featuring Mike Esposito, CFRE, Founder and Lead Fundraising Strategist, Mike Esposito Fundraising David Blyer, Co-Founder, President & CEO, Arreva Christopher Fink, COO, Arreva Who It's For Nonprofit executive directors, CEOs, fundraising and development staff, board members involved in fundraising, and anyone whose organization has felt the impact of reduced grant or institutional funding. What You'll Walk Away With A clear picture of exactly who to focus on first, based on where your organization stands today Specific tools and tactics for reaching each audience, not generic fundraising advice At least one audience you're probably not currently activating and how to start Real examples you can adapt for your own campaigns A practical next step for each of the 5 audiences covered