The Difference: Nonprofit Fundraising in a For-Profit World
In every community, nonprofits compete for a narrow pool of supporters. Many struggle to stand out and make their case the most compelling a funder will hear. What is the difference that will allow your nonprofit to reach fundraising goals and ultimately achieve financial sustainability? That's exactly what this podcast will address! In each 20-25 minute episode, we'll interview fundraising industry experts from all sides of the table and discuss what has made the difference in major investments, feasibility studies, and successful capital campaigns. We hope to provide you with tips, trends, and topics that make you think and help your nonprofit grow in 2024 and beyond.
The Difference: Nonprofit Fundraising in a For-Profit World
Fundraising in Uncertain Times
This episode takes a look back at fundraising during the Great Recession of 2008-2010. Doug Croft was running the Thomasville Chamber in North Carolina and Dennis Hinkle led the Greater Burlington Partnership in Iowa at that time. Both were involved in capital campaigns. Rick Kiernan and Mark Bergethon were on "the other side of the desk" asking for major investments for economic development. We discuss how (and why) the decision was made to continue the campaigns in an economic downturn, plus what the keys were to actually raising money during those uncertain times.