The Fracturing of Development A Brutal Period for Impact Careers

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The Fracturing of Development A Brutal Period for Impact Careers


The global development sector is in crisis. Funding is being slashed, layoffs are widespread, and AI is reshaping work in ways that are displacing many.


At a time when investment in people and the planet is more critical than ever, the trend is moving in the wrong direction.


Episode 14 explores:


Major cuts from USAID, European donors, and institutions

AI eliminating traditional roles and shifting job demands

Layoffs across development, nonprofits, and sustainability

The growing dominance of profit-driven models over social good


Some areas may see growth, but nothing is certain:


AI for social good

Climate tech and green finance

Digital and mental health innovation

Impact measurement and data for good

Innovative finance for impact

Alternative economic and community-based models


For many, a decent enough job may be the most realistic option right now. There are no easy answers, and navigating this moment will require adaptability, financial stability, and reassessing expectations and lots of support.


Take a listen and share your thoughts


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300+ curated impact opportunities per month

Exclusive access to our Career Podcast

Workshops, office hours, and career coaching

A global network of impact professionals navigating these shifts


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