FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES IN A CHANGING ECONOMIC CLIMATE: Strategies for Short-Term and Long-Term Dividends

There is no denying the news. The stock market is on a daily roller coaster ride of highs and lows. Companies are in need of multi-billion dollar bail-outs. Predictions about recession and its impact on everyone's personal finances are fueling concerns across the spectrum of American society. Nonprofit organizations that rely heavily on the generosity of their donors are uncertain about how to navigate these uncharted waters. Attached is a list of twelve strategies you can employ right now to keep your fundraising goals on track. The reality of what is happening economically must be acknowledged. The current financial pain is real for many. In some minds, the economy looms as a major obstacle to securing charitable donations. But the history of philanthropy during the past 40+ years and fundraising principles tell us that this crisis can present a seminal opportunity.