Category Archives: Nonprofit sector

The Shared Work Program: Possible Alternative to Layoffs

I recently became aware of Washington State’s Shared Work Program talking with a friend who owns a printing business. It’s a program offered by Washington State in which rather than laying employees off, you can …

Ask Laura: Forecasting individual giving

Q: Do you have any models you recommend for forecasting income from individuals to one’s non-profit?

A: This is tough. The amount of revenue you receive from individuals will depend on many factors. Usually, individual …

Thoughts about the Economic Downturn

It’s on everyone’s minds, and I’m getting asked more and more often to comment on the economic downturn.  Here are a few thoughts:

Clearly, these are difficult times.
Increasing demand for services and decreasing donations …

Weathering the Downturn and New Models of Organization

It seems to be a big topic of conversation these days!  I’ve been mulling what the downturn means for our sector, but haven’t figured it all out yet.  On Thursday, I had the pleasure of …