PREDICTIONS

Happy New Year! What can we in the nonprofit sector expect in 2010? Here are a few responses of fundraising colleagues to that question. Let me know what you think: 847.227.7174.

“The proverbial belt will need to be tightened - programmatically and fiscally as the impact of the recession continues to be felt. However, smart, nimble nonprofits will make necessary adjustments and create a class of creative, strategic, stronger, leaner more efficient organizations. It's organizational evolution - and it's not always a bad thing - much good can come of it - especially in an age of collaboration and technology.” Sara Brueck Nichols, Director of Marketing & New Media at Operation Kids

“We need to work together to reduce duplication, initiate mergers and focus entirely on the clientele we serve. This financial crisis is an opportunity for us to entirely re-think how non-profits address community need.” Hilary Morgan, New York City Coalition on the Continuum of Care