Nonprofit Finance for Hard Times

Nonprofit Finance for Hard Times When economic crisis hits, as it has with a vengeance in the 2008-2009 recessionary period, there is much concern for the health of the nation's nonprofits. But to see nonprofits as passive victims of economics is a misperception. Your nonprofit is part of the nation's economic structure and a vibrant economic participant with a wide range of revenue options and strategies. A powerful tool for your nonprofit's financial health, in both good and bad times, Nonprofit Finance for Hard Times features authoritative coverage of: The strategic steps your nonprofit needs to take to prepare for and respond to economic crisis Public charities on the economic landscape Defining overall nonprofit revenue Accommodating change in the interests of stability Innovations in philanthropic financial support strategies The complexity of economic cycles and nonprofit revenues A systems approach to revenue strategy Common principles for robust strategy This timely and practical guide shows you how surviving difficult economic conditions means dedicating yourself to understanding the details of any financial crisis and identifying those board members and other leaders who can both give you deep analysis and act as your analysts of the winners and losers in real time. The guidance your nonprofit needs is here-not to just hang on for the white-knuckle ride, but to plan your best strategy to survive and succeed. Get equipped with the tools you need to get started in Nonprofit Finance for Hard Times.