Does COVID-19 Portend a Shocking Future for Nonprofits?

Abstract

COVID-19 caught many nonprofit leaders by surprise. The impact of the pandemic was unprecedented in recent history. Has this shock provided a wake-up call for nonprofits to better prepare for possible future shocks, notably those related to climate change? This article presents a number of questions that have emerged from the COVID-19 experience, pro-vides several sources of guidance on preparedness planning, and notes the opportunity for new courses to address leadership needs for preparedness.