LINKS In recent decades, the nonprofit sector has become one of the most dynamic in the American economy. But dependent on government contracts and grants and on private philanthropy, nonprofits are acutely vulnerable in the face of the economic deterioration we are experiencing now: Demand for nonprofit services and goods (food and shelter) is exploding. Individuals and families can't pay. Staff cuts affect quality and morale. Grants and gifts are cut, delayed. There are many excellent sources for trend information and practical strategies for rethinking organizational focus and structure. Those marked with an asterisk* below offer particularly useful guidance on fundraising in this environment. Alliance for Nonprofit Management     www.allianceonline.org * Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New York Chapter     www.nycafp.org * Association of Fundraising Professionals (International)     www.afpnet.org Attorney General of New York State, Charities Bureau     www.oag.state.ny.us/charities/charities Board Source     www.boardsource.org Charity Channel     www.charitychannel.com * Chronicle of Philanthropy     www.philanthropy.com Council on Foundations     www.cof.org * Foundation Center (New York)     www.foundationcenter.org Governance Matters     www.governancematters.org Guidestar     www.guidestar.org Independent Sector     www.independentsector.org New York Philanthropic Advisory Service     www.newyork.bbb.org/nypas.html Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York     www.npccny.org Nonprofit Times     www.nptimes.com top of page HOME
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