The economy is very tough on all of us, especially nonprofit organizations. I distinctly remember when trying to give away free sponsored tickets to another nonprofit to get at-risk kids at one of our awareness events, they refused to tell anyone because our event was too close to thier fundraiser event. In a tough economy, the mission to serve gets replaced with the mission to receive.
Upset at the time, I don't hold it against them, because panic mode is completely understandable when trying to stay alive during a recession. However, we have found that collaboration with other organizations can fill these expense niches and build strong relationships that focus on a common cause, which is why we passionate community members got involved in tough social causes in the first place.
Upset at the time, I don't hold it against them, because panic mode is completely understandable when trying to stay alive during a recession. However, we have found that collaboration with other organizations can fill these expense niches and build strong relationships that focus on a common cause, which is why we passionate community members got involved in tough social causes in the first place.For example, Bravery Project has been so blessed to receive the generosity of office space from a nonprofit agency, Jewish Family and Children Services. We are placed next to a program that focuses on the same goal of reducing abuse in the community and are finding even more ways to collaborate. This is the future of making a difference in the community...working together. It produces resources far richer than money.
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