posted on: Wednesday, October 22, 2008

When The Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get to Fundraise
By Melissa Johnson

Over the last few months, the nation’s economy has tinkered on the point of total upheaval. Although the stock market seems to be stabilizing and gas prices are beginning to come down, families hit with job losses and uncertainty in many places of business will be looking to nonprofits to pick up where the government is falling short.

NCRP board member Margie Fine, provides key strategic advice to nonprofits across the country that will fill this gap of providing services and advocating for children, families, and communities in need. During this time of crisis, nonprofits have to be proactive not only in their spending and efficiency, but also in striking the right balance between communication, inquiry, and transparency with foundations that support them.

Read the full article “Fundraising Success in A Time of Financial Crisis – It Is Possible” on the Center for Community Change’s Movement Vision Lab.

Melissa is the field director of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP).