Recent public health crises have changed the way employers conduct business and manage their employees. However, for-profit businesses aren’t the only ones struggling to adapt to rapid shifts in the world and workplace.
In the midst of COVID-19, many nonprofits have lost the bulk of their volunteer workforce, as well as the ability to conduct a variety of in-person fundraising activities. According to workplace philanthropy firm Bright Funds, volunteer hours fell by as much as 58% in 2020 as a result of pandemic-related closures—a significant drop that comes at a time when many nonprofits are seeing an increased demand for their services.
