Orr Group TALKS “What’s Ahead for Philanthropy: The Next Administration’s Impact on the Sector”

Join us for an engaging discussion on the critical issues shaping philanthropy as the next administration takes office. Topics will include endowment taxes, the implications of the Fearless Fund lawsuit, new laws governing Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), and the rescinding of tax-exempt statuses, as well as other key issues shaping the sector. This webinar will feature expert insights, analysis of the evolving landscape, and actionable guidance to help organizations prepare for what’s ahead.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the impact of the new administration on the philanthropic landscape.
• Explore strategies to remain resilient and adapt for success.
• Discover innovative fundraising tactics to retain and engage donors.

WHO SHOULD WATCH:

• Nonprofit executives.
• Board members.
• Fundraising professionals seeking guidance on how to navigate shifts in the economy, policy, and philanthropy.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Shannon McCracken, Chief Executive Officer, The Nonprofit Alliance

Shannon is the founding CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance and has been named to The NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 for the last three years. She spent two years as Charity Navigator’s Chief Development Officer, facilitating communication with nonprofit organizations and increasing resources to ensure the successful implementation of a new strategic plan, and subsequently served on Charity Navigator’s board of directors.

Shannon spent 17 years with Special Olympics International, most recently as Vice President of Donor Development. While at Special Olympics, she served as the DMA Nonprofit Federation Advisory Council Chair and Chair of the Ethics Committee.

Shannon is a Certified Association Executive with a master’s in Nonprofit and Association Management. She serves on the Fundraising.AI Advisory Council and the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Steering Committee as Government Relations Chair.

CJ Orr, Chief Executive Officer, Orr Group

Having served as a trusted partner to clients for over 10 years, CJ Orr has broad experience in fundraising and development, executive leadership, strategic planning, campaigns, and event management. He has launched funds, designed and led strategic initiatives, and driven fundraising for large galas and campaigns ranging from $10M to $1B+ in revenue. As an expert project and relationship manager, he executes on the development of strategies and tactics to drive effective fundraising plans that meet or exceed targets.

Internally, CJ is responsible for setting and driving achievement of Orr Group’s financial targets and overseeing efficient operations within the firm. Additionally, CJ supports the efforts of Orr Group’s Growth team to identify and cultivate new business opportunities and build relationships with nonprofit partners, ensuring that the services offered are best aligned with our partners’ needs. 

CJ’s background in finance provides him with a strong foundation in analytics, metrics and ROI. Prior to working at Orr Group, CJ worked in Institutional Fixed Income Trading at Alliance Bernstein, where he was responsible for funds trading, account management, and reviewing analytical research. He also spent several years in municipal bonds sales and trading at Oppenheimer & Co.

Stacy Palmer, Chief Executive Officer, The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Stacy Palmer is chief executive of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and has overseen the organization’s transition as it became an independent nonprofit in April 2023. Palmer helped found the Chronicle in 1988, when it was started by the Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. She has served as its top editor since 1996. Under Palmer’s leadership the organization has evolved from its roots as a biweekly newspaper for social-sector professionals into an organization that offers a monthly magazine, robust news, advice, and opinion sections, and a host of webinars, briefings, and other services.

In addition, she helped forge a partnership with the Associated Press and the Conversation designed to educate the public about the nonprofit world and to establish a fellowship program to coach local journalists to provide more sustained and sophisticated coverage of nonprofits and foundations.

Palmer has appeared frequently on radio and television to offer commentary on news in the nonprofit world. She is the editor of Challenges for Philanthropy and Nonprofits, a book published by the University Press of New England that collects three decades of observations by the nonprofit activist and Chronicle columnist Pablo Eisenberg. Before she helped found The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Palmer was editor for government and politics at The Chronicle of Higher Education. She was also a longtime member of the Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., leadership team.