sustainability

Last month, we addressed how to write a better grant proposal. But before youth-serving organizations apply for funding, they have to pinpoint likely donors. How to do that with no fund raising staff and barely enough time to get your to-do list done each day? We turned to Helen Brown, president of The Helen Brown Group, a Boston-area consulting company specializing in fundraising research,...
It's no secret nonprofit organizations are struggling to find new funding sources in these tough economic times. But with the right grant writing formula, your organization has a better chance of weathering the storm. "Federal proposals are very much like baking a cake," says Tammy Hopper, director of organizational advancement for SENetwork in Bonita Springs, Florida. "On the...
When youth-serving organizations rely on just one source of funding, they can find themselves at risk during tough economic times. "An organization must diversify its funding streams in order to survive and thrive," says Ann McCaw, principal consultant at One Bright Bird Consulting, which advises nonprofit organizations on fund raising. "No donor will be around forever."
In the midst of widespread panic about the economy comes some measured advice for nonprofit managers. In an on-demand webinar Hilda Polanco, managing director of Fiscal Management Associates, and Kristin Giantris, vice president of Nonprofit Finance Fund, outline practical steps for surviving these trying times. They say nonprofit leaders can take action in the following ways:
When Judith Dittman left for yet another conference, little did the executive director of Alternative House in Dunn Loring, Virginia, know that her organization’s Assisting Young Mothers (AYM) program was about to welcome a new addition.
It’s no secret in the nonprofit world: Having more than one funding source is just plain smart. It can mean the difference between weathering the storm of budget crunches and going under.
Recently, NCFY sat down with Lee Draper, a management consultant who works with grantmakers and nonprofit agencies. Draper has 25 years’ experience working with and for philanthropic organizations. In the following interview, she provides FYSB grantees with tips on how to best approach private funders.
1. Your organization receives a gift of $50,000 from a local philanthropist. The donor wants the gift to go into an endowment for your afterschool program. How much of the money can you spend? A) all of it B) half of it C) none of it 2. Which of the following are examples of a private foundation? A) Pew Charitable Trusts
Ever considered hosting a charitable event to raise money for your youth service organization? It sounds simple: Charge people $75 a head to come to a great party (even more for a fancy gala), or host a walkathon and ask participants to contribute to your cause. Wind up with a ton of cash, good word of mouth, new supporters, and a spot on the evenings news.
Lots of well-meaning folks–and businesses too–want to “give back.” But in these tough economic times, budgets may be feeling the squeeze. That’s why some prospective donors may be better equipped to provide “in-kind” support, rather than cash donations.
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