What Nonprofit Organization Should Do In An Economic Crisis The economic crisis threatening the nation with the worst recession since the Great Depression has set off tremors among nonprofits large and small, USA Today reports. While the potential impact of the economic slowdown and turmoil in the markets is only now becoming apparent to foundations and other funders, many charities report they are already feeling the pinch. The Core Business Show with Tim Jacquet is sponsored by Apple Capital Group and Apple Community Development Corporation.