Attending CEP 2025? Join GEO President and CEO Marcus Walton as he moderates the opening plenary panel discussion “Civil Society Under Threat”.
Nonprofits, funders, and other civil society organizations worldwide face an unprecedented array of challenges and threats to their ability to operate effectively and fulfill their missions. From increasing government scrutiny and intimidation to severe cuts to government funding to declining public trust and rising polarization, civil society faces existential challenges around the globe. Against this backdrop, how are philanthropic funders and nonprofit organizations responding? What strategies are proving most effective in protecting and strengthening civil society’s essential role?