Bus 642 Research Paper

When Money Doesn't Grow on Trees Anymore!

Research Paper

BUS 642

When Money Doesn't Grow on Trees Anymore!

The economic downturn in the United States has been intensifying every month since September 2008, and it is having significant impacts on numerous nonprofit organizations (NPOs). It is now clear that this financial crisis is more severe than anything we have experienced in over 50 years; it is affecting every sector of the economy. Managers of NPOs are facing numerous obstacles while having to face an increase in the vital services they provide to the public. The most critical issue is the lack of funding. The effects of the economic recession are spurring NPO leaders and their funders to create and apply innovative fundraising projects, collaborate...