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Two articles [read more] that can help you through these economic times:

How to Prepare Your Nonprofit for an Economic Recession by Richard Male for Grassroots Fundraising Journal

How to Raise $50,000 in Six Weeks by Kim Klein, Grassroots Fundraising Journal

Fundraising in Times of Crisis

High unemployment, market downturns, ongoing wars coupled with falling foundation and public dollars and increasing competition from other nonprofits: is there any good news? Surprisingly, recessions rarely affect overall individual giving, and sometimes provide opportunities for fundraising. What's the answer...

NSC welcomes Kim Klein

founder of Grassroots Fundraising Journal and national nonprofit thought leader

presenting

Fundraising in Times of Crisis

November 11, 2008 ~ 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm

COCA, 524 Trinity, St. Louis

[register now]

In this talk, Kim will discuss what staff need to do to take advantage of these times, and avoid common pitfalls. She will then give organizations a chance to reflect on their own situation and get advice from other participants and from her. A highly interactive learning session will let participants leave with some very specific ideas for weathering, and even perhaps thriving, over the next few years.

Register now for this hands-on workshop that will ask you about your organization's biggest fundraising challenge and discover fundraising opportunities your organization should be taking advantage of.

Missouri Nonprofits: Building Capacity for the 21st Century

NSC is proud to release the first-ever statewide survey on the financial health of Missouri nonprofits. The study, Missouri Nonprofits: Building Capacity for the 21st Century, establishes a baseline of data on the finances and management of small to midsized nonprofits that provide direct services to the Missouri public, such as child care providers, community health clinics, and senior centers.

The study suggests that Missouri nonprofits are adept at managing the constant challenges posed by uncertain and restricted income but are challenged to grow their programs without additional resources. Respondents also reported that the lack of general operating support remains a key challenge.

Read the press release or download a copy of the Executive Summary [PDF, 16 pages]

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