When thinking about those adversely effected by the financial crisis, non-profits do not immediately spring to mind. However, they are feeling a double-whammy - hurt by the loss of corporate donations, as well as by reductions in individual giving...
Some incurable optimists look on the bright side, e.g. "... The bad news in the bad economy is that vitally important services may be closed or downsized. However, the good news is that some of the worst-run organizations will no longer be competing for donations and it will be easier for donors to choose which organization to support. Also, due to mergers, more efficient organizations will be operating..."
Some incurable optimists look on the bright side, e.g. "... The bad news in the bad economy is that vitally important services may be closed or downsized. However, the good news is that some of the worst-run organizations will no longer be competing for donations and it will be easier for donors to choose which organization to support. Also, due to mergers, more efficient organizations will be operating..."
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