Whether you are a member of a local church or support a 501 (c) non profit organization, you have either bought or sold a few chicken dinners, candy bars and cookies over the years. Fundraising is an integral part of most non profit organizations (NPO). Funds are needed for choir robes, uniforms, building fund projects, as well as, salary and operating costs.
Faithful members give of their time and money. These funds are faithfully logged as expense items in family budgets; where there is often more month at the end of the money. In these challenging times, assistance from social service entities are depleting. Non profits are feeling the cuts from grant monies at local, state, federal levels.
Despite the economic hardships and tight budgets; people are still giving and supporting their favorite non profit organizations. True supporters give of their energy, ideas, resources; as well as finances. The bible says, "I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring, ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive."
(Acts 20: 34, 35 KJV)
There is good in giving!
Great article Sherry, I also like the idea of partnering with for profit companies to create ongoing income that was discussed in the video. Many non profits need ongoing income to offset their ongoing expenses. Looking forward to reading more articles you write and supporting your efforts anyway I can. http://RunTheSystem.com
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