Research suggests that greater fundraising competition among nonprofits marginally increases total donations but reduces average donations per organization. Meanwhile, fundraising costs escalate with greater competition. The authors offer some alternatives.
At a time when the demand for services remains high, soaring costs for fuel, food, employee payrolls, and other expenses are stressing charities’ budgets even more than during the pandemic.
If donors genuinely want to support higher education, they should consider sending their funds to the institutions that really need it those that promote economic and social mobility.
A raft of troubling economic developments stubborn inflation, a bear market for stocks, and sagging consumer confidence have clouded the environment for nonprofits.