by Christine WardImagine Jane, a potential investor, browsing through a nonprofit website. She clicks on the “About Us” page, hoping to learn more about the organization. Within seconds, her opinion of the organization shifts, impressed by the compelling narrative, the clear mission that relates back...
Read More >In an increasingly interconnected global economy, economic uncertainty has become a significant challenge facing economic development organizations (EDOs) and chambers of commerce in today’s complex global environment. Economic uncertainty refers to the unpredictability and volatility in economic conditions, policies, and markets that can impact business...
Read More >Earlier this month I shared my thoughts about the recent annual Giving USA Report in Tom’s Takeaways: The Continued Decline in Giving….The Uncomfortable Conversation. To recap, the decline should be a wake-up call and call to action for nonprofits to become more financially sustainable by...
Read More >The recent release of the Giving USA 2024 report, widely quoted and the most robust annual review of giving trends by donor and recipient type, showed a decline in individual giving in 2023 of 2.4 percent. Alarming? Possibly. Surprising? No. Cause for Pause? I hope...
Read More >We’ve compiled a recap of the topics we’ve explored in our blog thus far in 2024, offering insights and strategies for economic development professionals navigating an ever-changing landscape. Convergent Nonprofit Solutions dove deep into the heart of issues shaping the economic development landscape, exploring how...
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