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Kennedy Burgon

Associate Manager, Data, Systems and Analytics, YouthTruth

Kennedy works on YouthTruth’s data systems and analytics team supporting the workflows for gathering student data and delivering insight.She holds a master’s degree in information systems from Brigham Young University where she also studied business strategy and international development. She’s passionate about using empathy and data to drive positive social change and champions a human-centered approach.Outside of work, Kennedy loves learning about people, political philosophy, and sustainable food systems. On the weekends you’ll likely find her outside gardening, exercising, or exploring (and snacking!) around San Francisco.

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In Light of New ‘State of Nonprofits’ Data, Philanthropy Must Harness the ‘Power of Possible’Alfonso Tomás Wenker Senior Vice President of Community Impact, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
In Light of New ‘State of Nonprofits’ Data, Philanthropy Must Harness the ‘Power of Possible’

Amid burnout, fear of being targeted and funding cuts, our grantee partners are clear that things are not sustainable. Funders, our response cannot be silence, self-protection, or simply falling back to, “philanthropy can’t fill the holes government left.” I’m a...

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Responding to the State of Nonprofits in 2026: What Funders Can DoJoanne Florino Adam Meyerson Distinguished Fellow in Philanthropic Excellence, Philanthropy Roundtable
Responding to the State of Nonprofits in 2026: What Funders Can Do

Reading CEP’s latest report on the current state of nonprofits took me back to the Great Recession and the challenges brought on by COVID-19. The combination of CEO and staff burnout along with increased demand for services is — unfortunately — all too familiar. Add...

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