A Survival Kit for Fundraising in a Bad Economy

Thanks to AFP Resource Center for publishing "A Survival Kit for Fundraising in a Bad Economy"

Times are hard and life is strange...

A tumultuous economy can present unique challenges for nonprofit fundraising. Looking for ways to cope? AFP has compiled a toolkit of resources to advise and guide fundraisers in tough economic times.

“Donors have a lot on their minds these days as they sit down with their personal budgets,” explains Paulette Maehara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO of AFP. “But despite the headlines about Wall Street and the financial markets, we as fundraisers should not lose sight of the fact that giving is a way for communities to pull together. While the economic forecasts are uncertain right now, what is quite certain is the capacity of people to lend a hand and support institutions of all kinds. We hope you’ll use AFP as a resource in garnering vital support for your organization in what may be a wild ride over the next few months.”

Recent coverage (AFP and others):

• "Fundraising Tips: Do’s and Don’ts in a Troubled Economy"AFP eWire
• “The Shifting Bottom Line: How the economy affects giving”By Paul Lagasse
• “Enjoy the Ride! How to effectively raise funds in a roller-coaster economy”By Mary Ellen Collins
• “Secrets to Strong Giving in a Struggling Economy”By Jim Sheppard
• “‘Donor fatigue’—Nonprofits forced to work harder for funds”By Adam Leech
• “Fundraising in a Recession: How Fast, How Soon”By Alexander, G. Douglass
• “Recession-Proof Your Fundraising” The Resource Alliance By Kevin Kibble
• “Fundraising in a Recession” By Kristin Clarke, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
• “Succeed at Fundraising Despite a Recession”By Marc A. Pitman, CFCC
• “Three Suggestions for Raising Money in Tough Economic Times”By Jim Berigan
• “Eight Ways Your Organization Can Cope With the Recession”By Mal Warwick

To read the full article, visit:
http://afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?folder_id=2545&content_item_id=24683

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