First Day Podcast

In this episode of the First Day Podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. is joined by Shivant Shrestha, a research associate at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The episode looks at a study aimed at mapping nonprofit spending on climate change in the United States. This research seeks to understand the amount of money U.S.-based nonprofits are allocating towards climate change initiatives, dividing these efforts into two primary categories: mitigation, which focuses on preventing the impacts of climate change, and adaptation, which involves adapting to its effects. The primary purpose of the study is to establish a baseline for understanding which efforts receive the most attention and funding, aiding fundraisers, funders, and policymakers in directing resources effectively. The methodology of the study involved a survey of 130 U.S. nonprofit organizations of various sizes and budgets, ranging from under $500,000 to over $20 million. These organizations were selected to represent