The Florida Nonprofit Alliance (FNA) has released its 2025 survey of nonprofits in Florida, identifying a raft of challenges for organizations. Nonprofits in the region are navigating a tight rope amid the headwinds of funding challenges and workforce burnout.
Florida Nonprofit Alliance releases survey report
According to the 2025 Florida Nonprofits Survey, the landscape for nonprofits in the state is undergoing seismic changes. The report identified significant financial strain, workforce burnout, and a surge in demand for nonprofit services across Florida.
At the top of the pile is financial strain, with 40% of nonprofits confirming that they raised less funding for program expenses in 2025. The 73-page report revealed that over 50% of respondents did not raise more funds in 2025 than in 2025 with funding sources drying up.
Analysts indicated that economic volatility and donor fatigue contributed to the dwindling financial results for nonprofits. Meanwhile, a significant number of nonprofits revealed that new revenue streams have failed to generate funds over four consecutive years, raising dire concerns for the broader industry.
A bird’s-eye view reveals that nonprofits in Florida are also grappling with the increasing politicization of their work. Furthermore, shifts in federal funding and regulatory uncertainty add to the piling pressure for Florida’s nonprofits.
“Organizations that once operated far from political debates, such as food banks, early childhood programs, health initiatives, and environmental groups, now find their missions drawn into ideological battles,” said FNA President Sabeen Perwaiz.
Challenges trigger emotional strain on nonprofit workforce
In an interview with Charity Journal, the Florida Nonprofit Alliance disclosed that the challenges faced by local organizations have far-reaching consequences.
Right off the bat, the organization reported a spike in burnout levels among nonprofit workers. Per the report, one in five nonprofits confirmed both staff and board burnout incidents, with 16% disclosing staff mental health impacts.
“This human strain is not visible in budgets or staffing counts, but it deeply shapes a nonprofit’s capacity to serve,” said an FNA spokesperson to Charity Journal.
Meanwhile, CEO and Executive Director turnover hovers at 25% over a three-year window, pointing to funding pressure or board conflicts.
Looking forward, the FNA disclosed that savings alone will not be able to shield nonprofits from the barrage of challenges. Rather, the organization is betting that long-term resilience will rely heavily on “flexible and unrestricted funding” to enable nonprofits adapt to rising costs and cover core operations.
The data from the report paints a dire picture for the entire nonprofit landscape in Florida. At the moment, 22,710 nonprofits are operating in the state with a combined staff strength of nearly 500,000, contributing over $27 billion in annual wages.
Despite the glut in funding, several Florida-based nonprofits have their sights on raising impressive numbers in 2026. In mid-March, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation will support fifteen local organizations in the South Florida region in its annual 5K and music festival.