Federal Government Shutdown: how we can help
The team at Propel Nonprofits is prepared to offer nonprofits support in the event of a federal government shut down.
On September 30, 2025, the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) issued a press release warning of the ways a Government Shutdown Threatens Nonprofits’ Ability to Serve Communities. Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, emphasized the serious consequences of a shutdown in the following statement:
“Government shutdowns disrupt the vital work of nonprofits in local communities, preventing them from delivering the critical services on which the American people rely. Nonprofits are already facing enormous financial and political challenges, as the Administration has sought to freeze federal funding, terminate contracts, and otherwise withhold grant funds. A shutdown further undermines their ability to serve, and the longer it lasts, the more severe the harm to people and communities. Congress and the White House must act quickly to reopen the government and allow nonprofits to continue their vital work.”
Earlier this month, NCN provided the sector with a checklist for nonprofits to consult in the event of a government shutdown:
How We Can Help
We know that nonprofits can and have been dealing with the impacts of unreliable funding, and other threats. We wanted to make sure you knew that Propel is available, often as a free resource, if you need help with cash flow statements, business model questions, or lines of credit. Here are a few ways we can be of service to our nonprofit partners:
Free Cash Flow Resources
Understanding your cashflow is important. Even if it shows difficult information, it is vital for making plans. If you need assistance understanding your cashflow, contact our Free Nonprofit Accounting and Finance Help Line.
Free Scenario Planning Webinar
Free Nonprofit Accounting and Finance Help Line
We know a lot of nonprofit accounting is learning by doing, and often talking to an expert is more helpful than finding the perfect Google search result.
Call us at 612-249-6640 to get help understanding your cashflow, or addressing other questions regarding budgeting, QuickBooks, and more.
Free Office Hours
Our free Nonprofit Office Hours are available to nonprofit leaders at any stage in their or their organization’s journey. They are especially good if you are feeling stuck and need a thought partner to identify action items and make a plan.
Working Capital
Our working capital loans can provide extra support to manage cyclical cash flow challenges, such as delays in government reimbursements. Our lenders are available to help assess the impact of a federal government shutdown on your organization’s cash flow and determine if a loan is a good solution.
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